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What is the best and safest voltage
to use for your project?

The most common LED strip lights come in 3 different
voltages 12VDC, 24VDC and 120VAC



What is the difference in LED stip light voltages?


120 Volt  IP68
Pros:  Low voltage loss
          Low light loss
          Longer runs can be made
          Great for outdoor use

Cons: Higher cost
          Large, heavy, bulky
          Large wire connectors
          Very difficult to bend
          Difficult to install in crown molding, cabinets, etc.
          Higher voltage is not as safe as low voltage
          The coating or jacket yellows and fades over time
          The LED chips run hotter and less efficiently
24 Volt  IP20    BEST CHOICE
Pros: 1/2 the voltage loss VS 12 Volts strips      
          2X the Lumen / light over 12 Volts strips
          2X the length runs can me made over 12 volt strips
          Great for indoor use. Small and easy to install
          Perfect for crown molding indirect lighting and cabinets
          Safer than 120 volt strips
          No coating or jacket means no yellowing
          Brighter light
          Runs cooler
          Smaller wire connectors

Cons: Not for outdoor use 
12 Volt  IP20
Pros: Great for indoor use. Small and easy to install
          Ok for crown molding lighting and cabinet (short runs)
          Safer than 120 volt strips.
          No coating or jacket means, no yellowing
          Brighter light
          Runs cooler
          Smaller wire connectors

Cons: Not for outdoor use
          Only good in most cases for 16' runs
          2X the voltage loss VS 24 Volts strips
          2X the Lumen / light loss over 24 Volts strips
          1/2 the length runs can be made over 24 volt strips
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MAKE A GREAT DECISION
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