3M led tape without channel

[Jupiter01]

Is it safe to use the led strip (has 3M tape) by sticking it to the underside of kitchen cabinets or does it need to be in a channel?

I wasn’t sure if it has any live parts on the strip that need to be enclosed.

Thanks in advance.

 

[bernardgreen]

Provided the 12 volt DC power supply unit provides isolation between it's 12 volt output and it's mains input then it will be safe.

In a kitchen it makes sense to use brackets to keep the strip in place if it happens that the adhesive fails.

 

[ericmark]

I used cable clips on mine to stop it falling down, sticky back does not seem to last.

 

[bsr]

Yes stick it straight to the cabinets. If you buy the waterproof one it has clear insulation over the strip to waterproof it, which will also make it more resistant to toasters, cooking steam etc.

 

[skybbc]

Is it safe to use the led strip (has 3M tape) by sticking it to the underside of kitchen cabinets or does it need to be in a channel?

I wasn’t sure if it has any live parts on the strip that need to be enclosed.

Thanks in advance.

yes, it's safe, be sure to clean up the place where you try to install the LED Tape. the surface should be smooth and clean.

 

[Why Not Indeed]

the surface should be smooth and clean.

This is probably the main obstacle, if yours are anything like mine then the underside of the cabinets are covered in condensed cooking gunk.