kevlo Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hi guys and girls, not sure anybody will be able to help but i thought i'd ask. I'm looking for either an LED or flourescent strip light either 2 x 25cm or 1 x 50cm (approx doesnt need to be exact) I need it to be red, blue or purple in colour. The most important thing is that it runs off a normal 240v plug. I can find loads that run off 12v (i.e car neons etc) but i need it to run off a normal socket. any help much appreciated. thanks kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Is this the sort of thing? I Have one behind a wall mounted TV as a backlight - 3 pin plug (goes into a transformer) 7 colours it will cycle or have just one on whatever you want. 4x 25cm strips use 1,2 or 4 http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00202324 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I think Maplins do LED strips that come ready to plug in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 yep that would be great but too expensive. looking for something cheap. im building something to sell on and the light needs to be under £10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/FL4205WH.html?source=adwords&kw=LED+light+strip&gclid=CJuo_NzSzKgCFYob4QodXB3ipg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 ooh they look good, slightly over budget but definately worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 ooh they look good, slightly over budget but definately worth a look Only 10p over I doubt you will find what your after for much less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 ooh they look good, slightly over budget but definately worth a look Only 10p over I doubt you will find what your after for much less i know, sorry wasnt being petty, that price is plus vat and delivery so total price is £17 which is a shame cos its exactly what im after. Its really annoying if i was working with 12v there is literally thousands of led/strip lights on ebay for about £3 inc P+P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 You could always collect if your near one of the stores Or put a group buy up to bring the price down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Just a thought - Cant you get a cheap 12v mains transformer and then some cheap 12v LED's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 I've looked into that but cant seem to find 12v to mains. they are all mains to 12v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewatts Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 All you need is a 240v to 12v transformer and you can power any 12v LED Strip Lights Here is a small 30w 240v to 12v tranformer Have a look at http://www.led-tape.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 ive had a look at these and they would be great but the 12v transformers are about £15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 if you want to get your hands mucky in electrics you could make what you want for about a quid after scavenging some parts. If you want a manufactured solution then you will probably pay about 15 quid i guess. Not a bad price really considering you are getting the transformer, the wires and the LED strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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