Led strip light in pantry

[Alberta8311ss]

Well, no more dark pantry! Let the midnight snacking begin😎
Just about need sun glasses when I look in there.
Well maybe after it gets loaded up with something worth eating, them garbage bags leave lots to be desired.

Put a door switch on to have it come on automatically. I'll probably paint it to match or pick up a brown magnet.



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[vinmaker]

What a great idea. I think I will look into putting some under my dinette. that storage area is always dark and hard to find things.

They are simple 12V wires right? Just figure out a way to run a wire off the battery?

Vin.

[Alberta8311ss]

Yes 12v so no adapter needed. There was no constant 12v under the pantry so I had to fish a wire to the led interior light that was 2 feet away. Went ok as the styrofoam insulation had a wiring raceway I could use. The LED ribbon is warm white and the type was a 5630 chip. These are the nicest/warmest 12v ones I have ever bought.


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[HONDAMAN174]

Yep I agree it's a great idea. I've been planning that upgrade for a few weeks now and been waiting for and item or two to come in.

Did you run the lights on both sides or just one?


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[Alberta8311ss]

I Just put them on the one side that had an edge to hide them (hinged). I had to get power out of the ceiling unless I wanted them on the outside scare light or water pump. A plunger switch would have finished nicer but I had the magnetic switch and wanted to get it done.


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[OldCoot]

Did that 3 years ago and control the lights with a micro switch so when the door opens, the lights go on. Got the 12v from the refrigerator just to the side and bottom of the pantry.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...try-26573.html

Also added micro switches on both basement doors and the front storage area so the lights come on when the door(s) are opened.

[Alberta8311ss]

That looks nice! The switch you used makes sense. Nice it doesn't need a big magnet for it to work.


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[Zolin]

Nice clean install. I did one of those strips in my fridge, in lieu of the 10 watt incandescent. Its 3x brighter.

Back to you.....great addition.

[2gocamp]

Looks good. Can you tell me where you got the lights. Maybe a website link? There seems to be so many kinds available.


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[Flybob]

I found 12" strips at Walmart Auto section 2 for $18.00 in white, red or green

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Flybob

I found 12" strips at Walmart Auto section 2 for $18.00 in white, red or green

Pricey compared to a 5meter strip on ebay/Amazon.

[Alberta8311ss]

I will find the eBay seller and diode size and color and send your way when I find it. Mine were warm white around 3200k color temp.
Led chip was a 5630 (size) and of course 12vdc. So far the brightest 12v I could find. I paid around $10 for 16'.


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[Alberta8311ss]

Seller on eBay was sgg-outlet.


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[2gocamp]

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.


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