What do I need to install under unit LED strips in Kitchen?

icebergx

Hi all,

I'm interested in installing under unit LED strips in my Kitchen and have come across these ones on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00XL40YVW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A12DDUOH2L1ZHL&psc=1

My understanding is that I still need a transformer to step the mains current down from 240v to 12v. Is this correct? I've seen some that look like laptop chargers, but I'd rather have the ones that look like normal light transformers... Something like one of these: http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-lighting/transformers/cat840844

I need 4 separate strips for different areas of the kitchen, so I'd like 4 transformers, so each one can be switched on independently. Can anyone suggest suitable transformers and inform me if anything else is required to complete the setup?

Thanks in advance,

imho

I can't help you but the seller of the lights could. Can you email him and ask. Good luck.

London50

You need 4 of the item below and a 4 gang socket adaptor switch if you want to use them independently

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Indoor-Lighting/Supply-Adaptor-100-240V-Transformers-Switching-Adapter-Approved/B019RO949C/ref=pd_bxgy_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7S5SWSFBYHQG84YTVYER

and

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pro-Elec-4-Gang-Adaptor-Switch/dp/B00LGWNJZO/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1496937835&sr=8-12&keywords=4+gang+switched+socket+extension

icebergx

London50 wrote: »

You need 4 of the item below and a 4 gang socket adaptor switch if you want to use them independently

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Indoor-Lighting/Supply-Adaptor-100-240V-Transformers-Switching-Adapter-Approved/B019RO949C/ref=pd_bxgy_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7S5SWSFBYHQG84YTVYER

and

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pro-Elec-4-Gang-Adaptor-Switch/dp/B00LGWNJZO/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1496937835&sr=8-12&keywords=4+gang+switched+socket+extension

Thanks for that, but I'd rather that the lights are hardwired into the mains rather than connect to a plug socked. That's why I thought one of these transformers above might work instead... Maybe I'm wrong?

knightstyle

I have installed some like those, very easy and yes you need a 12v transformer. The problem we had is they came unstuck after several months, soon solved with contact adhesive and they are not easy to clean.
We didn't buy from Amazon but look the same, they are very bright for such small leds.
I would put the switch on the mains side of the transformer as otherwise the transformer is on all the time and some do not like that.

ytfcmad

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