Yes they definitely safe enough to use outside, as long as it is weatherproof. Most outdoor LED strips come with an IP rating for water and dust resistance. For example, an IP65-rated LED strip can take splashes and rain, so it can be used in gardening, inside your patio or on paths. If the strip will be exposed to heavy rain or fully submerged, such as pool and fountains projects, we recommend at least IP67 or better yet IP68 rated strips to guarantee full protection from water ingress.
Outdoor ity support becomes a pivotal element of what may be withstood. Most standard LED strips will get about 50,000 hours and when sealed correctly for outdoor use they will remain at this lifespan even when exposed to UV rays or freezing temperatures. For example, compared to the typical outdoor lighting choice like halogens which typically are replaced every 2,000 to 4,000 hours. Incredibly, LED strips can reduce replacement spends by almost 80% in five years.
Outdoor Installations: Outdoor installations are often the causes of worry, because of temperature fluctuations. This guarantees a uniform operation of the LED strips, even in difficult weather conditions as they have been developed to function from -20°C up to 50°C. In fact, public parks in Norway — where temperatures frequently dip below freezing in winter — were equipped with LED lighting.
Another key benefit of LED strips outdoors is their flexibility. LED Strips are the best choice for illuminating precise places like fences, steps or pergolas compared to massive floodlights or wall-mounted fixtures. Disney's Magic Kingdom Park integrated LED strip lighting onto various walkways, which gave these specific areas a warm ambience while saving them energy from when they were using their old lighting systems.
Are LED StripsBright Enough for Outdoor Use? Outdoor LED strips can be extremely bright, with outputs of up to 1800 lumens per meter and should be impressive enough to light up larger areas such as a backyard or even a driveway. In contrast, an ordinary 100-watt incandescent bulb generates about 1600 lumens, so LED strips can give you the same or more brightness and still be far less energy-efficient.
The other main thing that makes LED strips perfect for outdoors is the fact that they are energy saving. At 7 watts per meter, they have a significantly lower power consumption compared to traditional outdoor lighting solutions. This trick makes them very cost-effective for homeowners, saving 160-196 kWh of electricity per year and reducing electricity costs by about 60-70% over a period of one year.
Outdoor lighting is chosen for several reasons, with safety often being at the top of the list. Since LED strips produce little heat compared to conventional lighting options (especially in areas that are dry or wooded -- we all know that LEDs get hot too), this minimizes the risk of fire hazards. LED strips are even favored for use outdoors in large displays, such as in theme parks or at the facades of resorts, due to the safety and reliability they offer in high-traffic areas.
Led strip options provide a versatile and energy-efficient light source that is ideal for those looking to enhance their outdoor spaces but without the potential hassle of having to replace every 14 months or so.
