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How to Choose LED Strip Lights for Commercial Projects
2026年6月9日
Step-by-step guide to selecting LED strip by application, IP, voltage, CRI, and manufacturer capability for export and architectural programs.
How to Choose LED Strip Lights
Quick Answer: Choose LED strip by viewing distance (COB vs SMD), environment (IP rating), electrical architecture (12V vs 24V), color quality (CCT/CRI), dimming protocol, and verified factory capability — then lock BOM revision before bulk order.
Step 1: Define the Application
Document zone type: guest-facing cove, back-of-house corridor, facade outline, or wet area. Each implies different IP, technology, and driver placement.
Step 2: Select Technology
Step 3: Electrical & Controls
- Prefer 24V for runs over 5 m in commercial work - Match DALI or 0–10V to the controls platform early - Size drivers to ~80% rated load
Step 4: Environmental Rating
- IP20 — dry indoor only - IP65 — bathrooms, covered outdoor - IP67+ — exposed facade, podium, marine exposure
Step 5: Verify the Manufacturer
Request aging test duration, waterproof process evidence, batch CCT data, and samples tied to the exact BOM.
Q: What CRI should hotels specify? A: CRI ≥90 is typical for premium guest zones and restaurants.
Q: Can one strip SKU serve an entire hotel? A: Rarely. Plan COB for visible coves and SMD for long service corridors with profiles.
Conclusion
Selection is a system decision — strip, profile, driver, and termination must be specified together. Export projects should include run-length calculations in the RFQ.
About Mihoray
Mihoray is a professional LED strip and neon flex manufacturer based in China, providing OEM and ODM lighting solutions for commercial, hospitality, architectural and landscape lighting projects worldwide.