To techno492 re LED strips

[ban-all-sheds]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof...c=1&ref_=ox_sc_act_image_6&smid=AV7KSH7XB8RNM

This is the LED strip I intend to use,

I would strongly advise that you do not.

The problem is that Chinese manufacturers, and Chinese sellers, are outside the jurisdiction of the UK/EU, and far too many of them are making and selling dangerous and illegal products, lying about standards compliance, and so on.

Buying from a UK seller, who is importing from China, and who is bound by UK laws, or buying products from companies who have them made in China, but are bound by UK/EU laws, etc, is one thing, but going direct carries too many risks.

I’m starting to get a little cold feet with this set as it does seam somewhat high powers compared to other sets. Perhaps it’s the 5050 SMDs.

Buy a dimmable RGBW strip and you'll be able to set the brightness and the colour that you want for any circumstances.

Better, I guess, to have one that turns out more powerful than you need, than the other way round, unless there's a significant price implication.

 

[winston1]

Never had any problems with LED strips from China. I'm sure the ones from UK sellers are the same with shipping, VAT, and a hefty markup on top. Anyway he is buying it from Amazon UK.

Mains devices could be problematical but 12v LED strips I doubt it.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

It's "fulfilled" by Amazon - they are not the seller.