ᐅ Which LED lighting systems are compatible with Ikea PLATSA shelving units?
Created on: 7 Nov 2018 09:03
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Frabi
Hello everyone, I am currently planning to upgrade my Ikea Platsa shelves with LED lighting and would like to know: Which LED lighting systems work best with the Ikea Platsa shelves, especially regarding installation, power supply, and aesthetic integration? It is important to me that the lighting is not only functional but also fits well with the design and is as easy to install as possible. Has anyone had experience with specific products or DIY solutions that they would particularly recommend for this? I look forward to your tips!
For modular systems, I can recommend products that are sold in segments and can be easily connected together, such as 12V or 24V LED strips with plug connectors. This way, extensions can be added simply. The Ikea systems are more designed for individual modules, but there are compatible third-party LED strips that are very user-friendly. Make sure that the voltage and connectors remain standardized.
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Demetrius8 Nov 2018 14:44The expandability sounds promising! I would just add that with modular systems, it’s also important to ensure that the last cable segment before the power supply does not become too long, in order to avoid voltage drops. Maybe someone can share practical experience on this?
Demetrius schrieb:
I would just add that with modular systems, it’s important to ensure that the last cable section before the power supply is not too long to avoid voltage drops.That is correct: For longer LED strip extensions, it is advisable to set up the power supply in a more decentralized way or to use a higher voltage (24V instead of 12V) to minimize power loss.
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