ikea led light packs

voodoo123uk · 10-01-2007, 1:08 PM

does anyone know the diameter of the ikea lights here http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/store...umber=30098175
cheers for any info

planetse · 10-01-2007, 1:20 PM

I had a look at these in Ikea the outher day and please don't quote me but I am sure their 1cm in diameter. Great lights for the price.

Badger0-0 · 10-01-2007, 1:27 PM

Yes, they are about a centimetre wide and each section is about a foot long.

TobyAnscombe · 10-01-2007, 1:30 PM

I have a couple of sets at home so I will measure when I get home.

voodoo123uk · 10-01-2007, 3:08 PM

cheers toby that would be much appreciated, also are the round or square in profile?

Badger0-0 · 10-01-2007, 3:22 PM

So my post, where I've actually looked at my lights, doesn't count?

They're sort of rectangular (but not a rectangle, it's a profiled shape), more like 9mm * 6-7mm.

Daddy k · 10-01-2007, 4:23 PM

they are slightly rounded!
great items and can use them for so ma many things, ill be posting newer pics of my setup and iv used them in the edging of glass shelves in the unit my av gear is in which gives a great bright blue strike through all 4 frosted doors.

they can also be plugged directly into each other with no gaps so you can have a huge light sabre!

TobyAnscombe · 10-01-2007, 7:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Badger0-0

So my post, where I've actually looked at my lights, doesn't count?

They're sort of rectangular (but not a rectangle, it's a profiled shape), more like 9mm * 6-7mm.

Spot on - beaten to it!

Badger0-0 · 10-01-2007, 8:07 PM

I was just trying to save you the bother after work mate

Seeing as I'm sat on my fat proverbial ATM

voodoo123uk · 10-01-2007, 10:43 PM

cheersw guys much appreciatd one more thing how bright are they? i want to use them behind my plasma and that sits maybe 18 inches from the wall is this to far to be effective?

Badger0-0 · 10-01-2007, 11:07 PM

Not that bright if you choose blue. I use those for behind the telly. With the lights out, they give a lovely glow.
The missus bought the white ones to stick under the kitchen cabinets. Pukka for that, they're decidedly brighter and I can make a cup of char without turning the main lights on

visioneer · 16-01-2007, 10:16 AM

Sorry if this is a noob question but how are these wired - is there a plug or do they have to be wired into a switch or something? Not clear (to me anyway) from the IKEA picture on the web.

Badger0-0 · 16-01-2007, 10:22 AM

They come with a small transformer which plugs into the mains.

SmokeyBubbles · 29-01-2007, 10:52 AM

Hi guys - really like the look of these but a bit confused

How do they fit behind the TV?

I have a LCD on glass shelving so where do they attach to? Surely you cannot just stick them to the LCD - and the glass shelving is not thick enough to stick on the back?

Am I being dense!!

Badger0-0 · 29-01-2007, 10:58 AM

They come with little sticky pads.
And yes, I've stuck mine to the back of the telly.

SmokeyBubbles · 29-01-2007, 11:13 AM

Thanks Badger - I guess they don't get very hot then? By the way how sticky are they - do they come off easy enough?

Might have to invest in this as it sounds like a cheap and cheerful way of getting some ambient light

Badger0-0 · 29-01-2007, 11:19 AM

No heat at all.
They're very sticky.
I pulled one strip off when I wasn't happy with the positioning and the stickers are well stuck.
I don't worry about them, seeing as no-one can see them.
I reckon they'd come off fine with a bit of soapy water or such-like

SmokeyBubbles · 29-01-2007, 11:23 AM

Thanks again Badger - just worried in case I have any problems with the TV and it needs to go back!

One more question (sorry) Can you plug these LED lights directly into a plug from the transformer? and is there an on/off switch or controlled from the plug?

Badger0-0 · 29-01-2007, 11:32 AM

Yep, you plug them into the mains.
You have the mains plug, then the mains lead with a switch, then some more mains lead, then the tranny, then the skinny lead, which has a little box with 4 connections.
You can use 4 independent cables or just use 1 and have the lights in a daisy chain.
It's a totally flexible setup and easy to assemble, with everything you need, no extras required

DC · 29-01-2007, 1:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyBubbles

Thanks again Badger - just worried in case I have any problems with the TV and it needs to go back!

One more question (sorry) Can you plug these LED lights directly into a plug from the transformer? and is there an on/off switch or controlled from the plug?

I stuck mine on to the back of my plasma using blu-tac more than 6 months ago and they are still held in place no problems

Waq · 29-01-2007, 2:29 PM

Hi people, are these lights left permanently on? if yes, is it safe to do so.

Regards

Waq

Badger0-0 · 29-01-2007, 2:36 PM

There is a switch, so it's your choice.
Mine have been on non-stop for 6 months.
IIRC, they're good for 50,000 hours, so they'll be ok for another couple of years.
Perfectly safe,IMO, because they produce no heat.
The tranny gets very slightly warm.

Daddy k · 29-01-2007, 3:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Badger0-0

The tranny gets very slightly warm.

tell him/her to turn off the red light and rest for a bit then

Badger0-0 · 29-01-2007, 3:36 PM

SmokeyBubbles · 29-01-2007, 5:01 PM

Thanks for all the help guys - Don't spose anyone has a picture of the back of their TV showing their LEd arrangement?

bekko · 29-01-2007, 6:18 PM

How would you position them ? one at the top, one at the bottom and one on eachside of the tv ?

Badger0-0 · 29-01-2007, 6:29 PM

If it's wallmounted yes.
But mine is on a stand, in the corner of the room.
When I did as you said, it didn't look right, hence my moving one.
I'd go the blue tack route, trial and error then