Nice. I have some old fluorescent tube lights underneath my kitchen cabinets, switched separately with a wall switch. Seems like it'd be a fairly straightforward job to modernise them to LED strips as the bulbs are becoming difficult to source.
As soon as you said you'd need to join the cables I shouted wago at my screen. They need to be a channel sponsor. Also, wish you's shared this video 3 years ago before I spent way more money on a LED strip kit from Ikea 🤦♂🤦♂
A LONG time ago I did a similar thing by attaching the LED strip without an aluminium profile. Over time the glue melted under the strip and it sagged horribly. So I always use aluminium profile now because it acts as a heat sink. Newer LED's might use less power so you might be ok. Nice job anyway, I like your vids. 👍
That transformer being soldered in at both ends is disgraceful, especially given the removable caps suggesting otherwise. I'd be very suspicious of anything from eBay where the cost of a couple of screw terminals was deemed too expensive 😮 You can buy LED drivers from anywhere these days. Your local Toolstation will probably have a selection and they're still pretty inexpensive.
I’ve noticed your videos with scary words in the picture get more views. That’s strange as I have listened to a psychologist explain that humans are attracted to bad things essentially… worth a ponder
Nice. I have some old fluorescent tube lights underneath my kitchen cabinets, switched separately with a wall switch. Seems like it'd be a fairly straightforward job to modernise them to LED strips as the bulbs are becoming difficult to source.
Yes absolutely, an easy upgrade. Thanks for watching Richard!
As soon as you said you'd need to join the cables I shouted wago at my screen. They need to be a channel sponsor.
Also, wish you's shared this video 3 years ago before I spent way more money on a LED strip kit from Ikea 🤦♂🤦♂
I would love a wago sponsorship, maybe one day.
If it makes you feel any better, I’ve been thinking about installing one for 3 years haha
A LONG time ago I did a similar thing by attaching the LED strip without an aluminium profile. Over time the glue melted under the strip and it sagged horribly. So I always use aluminium profile now because it acts as a heat sink. Newer LED's might use less power so you might be ok. Nice job anyway, I like your vids. 👍
Yeah the glue failing is a concern, fingers crossed it won’t, but if it does, I’ll pin it up. Very kind of you to say, thank you!
Good explaination. I like the cone drill tip, I hadn't thought of that one. Btw nice tiling.👍
Thanks Errol!
Decorative panel underneath to hide the cables ?
Good idea, I’ll have a think about it. Thanks for watching!
That transformer being soldered in at both ends is disgraceful, especially given the removable caps suggesting otherwise. I'd be very suspicious of anything from eBay where the cost of a couple of screw terminals was deemed too expensive 😮
You can buy LED drivers from anywhere these days. Your local Toolstation will probably have a selection and they're still pretty inexpensive.
Agree. I wouldn’t connect anything to the normal mains supply that wasn’t appropriately safety and performance marked.
You’re absolutely right, I’ve decided to swap it out. Thanks for watching!
I’ve noticed your videos with scary words in the picture get more views. That’s strange as I have listened to a psychologist explain that humans are attracted to bad things essentially… worth a ponder
Thank you, yes you are right, I’ll have a think about it for future videos. Thanks for watching!!
Your LED driver looks like a no provenance, dodgy automatic home igniter.
Agreed, I’ve decided to swap it out