What do you need to connect a LED strip (220V)?
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First of all, you obviously need an LED strip. These are available in many variants. LED strips come in different light colors: 2800K-3000K (Warm White), 4500K (Natural White), and 6000K (Daylight White). There is also an RGB variant. An RGB LED strip features 7 different light colors, namely red, orange, purple, blue, green, yellow, and 6000K (Daylight White). An LED strip is available in:
- 12 Volt
- 24 Volt
- 220-230 Volt (a 220-230 Volt LED strip can be connected directly to the mains power)
To connect an LED strip, you need an LED strip adapter.This adapter must have the same voltage as the LED strip. Furthermore, the capacity of the adapter depends on the length and wattage of the LED strip.
If you have an LED strip that does not need to be controlled, for example a 6000K (Daylight white) LED strip, you do not need any additional parts. Would you also like to be able to control your LED strip remotely? You can do this by means of a remote control. For example, you can control an RGB LED strip remotely using the RGB IR remote control.
What to do when you cut an LED strip to size?
All our 220V LED strips can be cut per meter. This is also indicated by a pair of scissors icon on the LED strip. Therefore, you cannot cut the LED strip per 30 or 50 cm. If you want to use the remaining section again, you will need to purchase an additional 220V adapter.Next, you can place the end cap on the LED strip. These LED strips are also suitable for outdoor use, but this requires an additional step. In this situation, it is important to seal or tape off the end piece to prevent water from getting in. Once you have done this, you can place the LED strip in a damp location!
Wiring diagram single-color 220V LED strips
Would you like to connect an LED strip but are you not entirely sure how it works? No problem! The explanation below makes it easy to connect a 220 Volt LED Strip connect.
Connecting an LED strip is easier than it seems. Using the adapter, you can connect the LED strip to the mains power supply. Included with the adapter is a connector. This is a copper coupling piece. The 2 pins of the coupling piece must be in contact with the LED strip and the corresponding adapter.
There are 2 cables inside the LED strip. One of these is the '+' side and one of these is the '-' side. There are also 2 cables in the adapter, one of which is blue and the other is brown. It is important that you connect the cables to the adapter on the correct side. The brown wire must be connected to the '+' side of the LED strip and the blue wire must be connected to the '-' side. You can distinguish the '+' and '-' sides by looking at the LED strip itself. When you look, you will see a small plus sign on one side of the LED strip. This is where you should connect the brown wire. You can also find this in the wiring diagram below. It is not a problem if you connect the '+' and '-' the wrong way around. You can reverse the adapter and reconnect it this way.
It is also important that the two metal pins make contact with the iron wires that run through the LED strip (you can see this more clearly on the back of the LED strip). This must be done carefully, otherwise the LED strip will not work.
Do you want to connect the LED strip including dimmer? You can then use the wiring diagram below. 
Wiring diagram 220V RGB LED strips
MeinLEDhas a wide range of RGB LED strips. ‘RGB LED strip’ may sound quite technical, but in fact RGB strips are simply LED strips with colors. RGB is the color code for Red-Green-Blue, named after the 3 primary colors that form the basis of all other colors.
Connecting an RGB LED strip follows the same principle as connecting a standard LED strip. However, an RGB LED strip contains 4 cables instead of 2. This product also includes a connector that allows you to link the LED strip and the adapter together. Because the LED strip has 4 cables, the connector also features 4 pins.
Next, you can connect the adapter to the LED strip; to do this, you need to examine the LED strip closely. Looking right at the very end, you will see 3 letters. From top to bottom, these are the letter B, the letter R, and the letter G.
When you look at the adapter, it features 4 wires in different colors: green, blue, red, and black. You must connect the adapter in such a way that the black wire is at the bottom and thus aligns with the letter G.If you turn the adapter around and then connect it to the LED strip, it will not light up. Therefore, it is important to connect the correct color to the corresponding letter. You can then plug the adapter into the socket and operate the LED strip. You can also find this in the connection diagram below.
It is important that the four iron pins make contact with the iron wires that run through the LED strip (you can see this better on the back of the LED strip). This must be done carefully, otherwise the LED strip will not work. Would you like to dim your RGB LED strip? You can often dim the LED strip using the RGB Remote Control. With a remote control, you can change the color of the LED strip, turn it on and off, and dim it.This allows you to always create the desired atmosphere!
Advice regarding LED Strips
If you have any questions after reading this article, please feel free to contact us. We are happy to help and provide expert advice on which LED Strip is best for you to purchase. We have a wide range of LED Strips in various wattages, light colors, and voltages.
