I ordered this for my kitchen to use under the cabinets. First, its much smaller than either a fluorescent or a halogen. Secondly it uses much less power than either of those and it is just as bright. Thirdly I think the whiteness is the better than either of those. My counter-tops are fairly light and the strip provides nice brightness.
I use roughly 20 inch of strip light for 30 inch of counter-top length. They are easy to mount with the included mounting clips, that you screw in first and then just snap the lights in. You need low voltage wire from the DC transformer to connect to them.
They need a minimum of a 12V DC power pack, I bought the Ledwholesalers 30 Watt LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer, 3207 also available from Amazon. This can drive between 3 to 4 light strips.
Since the connector is a miniature USB connector, I could not find a connector for a reasonable price to hook to the power supply, so I bought the Mini USB Switch For Under Cabinet LED Light Strips, 2108.
I have 6 light strips, and a wall switch to turn on the transformers. With the mini USB switch, I can now turn on or off each individual light strip, a nice feature.
So overall I am very satisfied with the quality and value of the lights. They are really thin so they don't show at all from the side when you enter the kitchen.
| Brand | LEDwholesalers |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Dimmable |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Light Color | White |
| Theme | Indoor |
| Occasion | Christmas |
| Style | Modern |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Controller Type | Button Control |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Wattage | 7 watts |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Part Number | 1987WH |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 20.5 x 1.2 x 0.6 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Special Features | Dimmable |
| Shade Material | Aluminum |
| Plug Format | A- US style |
| Switch Installation Type | Under Cabinet |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Average Life | 35000 Hours |
