Jamie Snell Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Hi all, I’m just wondering if anyone has any tips or advice on how to install LED lighting behind the grille of my cabs? Ideally I’d like to be able to turn the LEDs on using an external switch. Any pointers welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 What kind of power supply are you considering? LEDs can be bought in stripes which you can tape to the grille. If you think the tape is too weak (especially in the long run), some extra adhesive is in order. They consume quite little, so a rechargeable battery or some small power supply could do the powering. You want colours? Consider remote controlled RGB stripes. Mouser etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Snell Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, itu said: What kind of power supply are you considering? LEDs can be bought in stripes which you can tape to the grille. If you think the tape is too weak (especially in the long run), some extra adhesive is in order. They consume quite little, so a rechargeable battery or some small power supply could do the powering. You want colours? Consider remote controlled RGB stripes. Mouser etc. Hi, don’t mind whether battery or mains powered, mains would probably be better in the long run. and yes colours would be good - Trace Elliott green! any links to suitable products would be good. I can find LED strip lights on eBay, but I’m unsure how to power them as the power pack won’t fit through the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/Inspired-LED/12V-NB-GR-01M?qs=YCa%2FAAYMW01qkTpyKP021w%3D%3D Something like this? 12 volts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Available as 5v USB powered. might be easier to power using just a phone charger or powerbank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Snell Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 14 hours ago, itu said: https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/Inspired-LED/12V-NB-GR-01M?qs=YCa%2FAAYMW01qkTpyKP021w%3D%3D Something like this? 12 volts. Yes ideal, thanks. It doesn’t mention a power supply - do you have to buy this separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Snell Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 1 hour ago, bertbass said: Available as 5v USB powered. might be easier to power using just a phone charger or powerbank. Thanks.I had seen those online, but I’m struggling to work out how I would plug it in/turn it on or off as the cable with USB head won’t fit through the grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Usually the strips are separate, as you may want to chain them and use a suitable power supply. Practically any 12 V supply is functional. @bertbass has a good point, probably most households have few spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) Try here. Available in several colours. I bought blue, red and green to use as Christmas decorations on a BlueSpruce in the back yard. Runs off a 12V DC plug transformer. Edit: Also available in different lengths to suit your application. https://www.ebay.com/itm/333902707843?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=542963411279&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Edited July 6, 2021 by BassmanPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Can't remember the details but I used an LED strip from Ebay (IIRC the devices were 5050) that included a power supply and remote control. I used small cable ties to hold it in place behind the grill. See Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 On 30/06/2021 at 21:02, BassmanPaul said: Try here. Available in several colours. I bought blue, red and green to use as Christmas decorations on a BlueSpruce in the back yard. Runs off a 12V AC plug transformer. Edit: Also available in different lengths to suit your application. https://www.ebay.com/itm/333902707843?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=542963411279&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Those 12V strips are nice and bright, ands that design is waterproof, but be aware that they run pretty hot. Attaching that strip to the inside of a metal grille with (maybe?) glue or something could be a fail waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) That would lead to a Harrow-ing time! Edited July 4, 2021 by BassmanPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I've not run them for any length of time so I can't comment on the heat issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 14 hours ago, BassmanPaul said: That would lead to a Harrow-ing time! Good Grief ... 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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