bytor
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Decided to convert my 24" fluorescent under cabinet lights to LED based. The fluorescents were old and buzzed like crazy. They put out decent light but I felt I could do better.
I decided to go the LED route. Kinda on the pricy side but I'm pleased with the results. I could have purchased some already in a case and ready to mount but felt they wouldn't be bright enough. Plus, that route would cost more.
I went with two LED light PCB strips per light fixture. These are 22.5" long and fit nicely in the 24" fixtures.
One pointing straight down and one slightly angled forward. I thought this would provide better work surface coverage. The 3 light strips pointing down are on a dimmer and the other 3 use the switches in the fixture so I can turn them off if I want. Two 12v DC power supplies are used. One per 3 LED strips.
Here’s the new LED components I used.
LED strips: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...-rigid-light-bar-w-high-power-3-chip-leds/99/
Power Supply: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...-well-led-power-supply--apv-series/1748/4217/
DC dimmer: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...or-led-dimmer/62/365/?accessory_of=99-dimmers
Here's what I started with.
I began by removing the florescent ballast and wiring. Keeping the switches in tact.
DC power supply installed
DC Dimmer installed
LED light strips PCB epoxied to some wood molding that provided a angled surface for the forward facing strip.
Closeup showing the molding and strip mounting.
All done!! Happy with the results. Plenty bright and lights up my entire work surface. And most important, No more buzzzzzzzzz.....
I decided to go the LED route. Kinda on the pricy side but I'm pleased with the results. I could have purchased some already in a case and ready to mount but felt they wouldn't be bright enough. Plus, that route would cost more.
I went with two LED light PCB strips per light fixture. These are 22.5" long and fit nicely in the 24" fixtures.
One pointing straight down and one slightly angled forward. I thought this would provide better work surface coverage. The 3 light strips pointing down are on a dimmer and the other 3 use the switches in the fixture so I can turn them off if I want. Two 12v DC power supplies are used. One per 3 LED strips.
Here’s the new LED components I used.
LED strips: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...-rigid-light-bar-w-high-power-3-chip-leds/99/
Power Supply: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...-well-led-power-supply--apv-series/1748/4217/
DC dimmer: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...or-led-dimmer/62/365/?accessory_of=99-dimmers
Here's what I started with.
I began by removing the florescent ballast and wiring. Keeping the switches in tact.
DC power supply installed
DC Dimmer installed
LED light strips PCB epoxied to some wood molding that provided a angled surface for the forward facing strip.
Closeup showing the molding and strip mounting.
All done!! Happy with the results. Plenty bright and lights up my entire work surface. And most important, No more buzzzzzzzzz.....