18w RGBW COB DOTLESS LED STRIP LIGHTS

  • Wattage: 18w p/m
  • Voltage: 24v
  • Colours: RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, White), 3000k white chip as standard, but can create all shades of white (2700k-6000k) with InStyle controllers.
  • Lumens: < 838lm/m
  • CRI: 90+
  • IP: 20, 65, 67
  • Cut Points: 72mm
  • Dimensions: 12mm w x 3mm h
  • Beam Angle: 180°
  • Warranty: 5yrs
  • Supply Options: 5mtr reels / made to order

What is COB LED?
– InStyle LED’s COB DOTLESS LED Strip uses cutting edge chip on board technology, meaning that when you install InStyle LED’s 18w RGBW COB LED you will be able to produce the ultimate finish, completely smooth, no spotting, no dotting. A beautifully linear effect for any project.
Unlike the traditional surface mounted diodes, COB LEDs can be mounted directly onto the PCB substrate. In conjunction with our new silicone coating technique, this innovative design lets us populate the PCB at a much higher density. Allowing you to create the perfect finish with no unsightly spotting or dotting through your aluminium profiles.
InStyle’s RGBW COB Dotless LED tape draws 18w per metre. With a 3oz PCB this offers a much higher heat dissipation rate, resulting in a longer life span.
– For every metre of LED you have the luxury of 840 LEDs, each consisting of 4 coloured LED chips – Red, Green, Blue & White. RGBW LED strip lights will let you create any colour, even creating the perfect shade of white as our LEDs have a dedicated white chip which can be blended together using our controllers, allowing you to select between warm white, neutral white and cool white
Like InStyle’s other branded LED products, our 18w dotless RGBW LED tape offers a long life expectancy of 50’000 hours continuous use.
InStyle LED supplies commercial grade LED strips using premium components which are built to last. Consistent colour batching is key for ongoing trade projects so you can be sure to match the colour of previously installed LEDs of ours, even if you come back to finish a project at a later date.
– If you would like your LEDs to be dimmable, InStyle can offer the accessories you need, including DMX controllers and receivers, DALI, TRIAC (mains) dimming, RF, Zigbee, 0-10v and more.

High grade, long lasting resistors to stop LED chip damage
High Quality COB (chip-on-board) LEDs
Premium white coating for  protection of the PCB board and to stop short circuiting
Smooth linear effect
Thick 2oz PCB board for maximum heat dispersion
Commercial Grade LED Tape

RGBW LED tape – how to wire one LED strip

RGBW LED tape – how to wire multiple LED strips

RGBW LED tape – do’s and don’ts

RGBW LED tape – wiring example #1

RGBW LED tape – wiring example #2

RGBW LED tape – 12m loop

To work out what transformer you require this is quite simple. You take the amount of LED tape you have in metres and x this by the wattage of the LED tape you have, again per metre.

For example 7m of 4.8w LED tape: 7 x 4.8w = 33.6w Therefore you would require a 60w transformer.

For more information, see our support page on LED power supplies and their output.

If you’ve ordered your LED tapes cut to custom lengths from us, with all the starter-leads and flexible leads for corners that your project requires, then you’ve most likely got everything you need already!

But for some installations, the following accessories may prove useful:

2-core electrical cable for LED tapes 2-core electrical cable

DC Push Connectors for LED tapes DC Push Connectors

Foam Backing Tape Foam Backing Tape

Deciding on which wattage you require is all down to what kind of application you are fitting the LED tape in.

The 5w and 10w is ideal to be used as feature lighting. Lighting to highlight areas, as a secondary lighting. Ideal for covings, drop down ceilings signage etc. to give a smooth halo effect. The 10w would be preferred to the 5w for these applications if there is a high amount of ambient lighting.

The 12w and 20w is ideal to be used as general lighting or as feature lighting for areas larger than covings etc. For example washing down front bars / back bars / under kitchen cabinet lighting as ‘working light’.

For more information, see our support page discussing how bright your LED tape needs to be.

IP67 Heat-shrink type is required in areas where you will need resistance to water. For example bathrooms, kitchens and exterior. The heatshrink version is waterproof but it cannot be submersed, for example in a pond. The IP67 Heat-shrink is a protective coating over the LED tape, this makes it easy to wipe to clean etc.

For more information, see our support page describing the waterproof LED strip light options we offer.

RGBW stands for Red, Green, Blue and White. These colours are used by the RGBW tape to mix the millions of different colour combinations that can be created using this tape.

RGB stands for Red, Green and Blue. These colours are used in the RGB tape which helps create the millions of different colour combinations that can be output using this tape.

RGB + Dual-White LEDs offer the colour-mixing of 3-colour RGB (red/blue/green) plus dual-white (warm & pure shades) light palettes, all combined in a single diode. Together they provide ultimate flexibility for white and coloured lighting.

InStyle LED manufacture and supply commercial-grade LED strip lights – which means our products are high quality and built to last, using only premium components and branded LEDs:

  • Brighter LEDs
  • Vibrant and consistent colours
  • Accurate life expectancy
  • Sturdy PCBs
  • Excellent resistor management

Find out more on our ‘commercial-grade LED’ support page.

For this type of LED tape you will require just a transformer to get this working. You connect the 2 core starter lead coming out of one end. This is then wired to the transformer, red wire goes to + and the black wire is wired to -. The 2 core cable can be extended as required for you to mount the transformer as far away as required.

For more information, choose one of these links for support and advice on how to install either simple or larger LED tape projects.

All of our LED strips are cuttable. Each LED strip can be cut at various points, either 50mm, 100mm, 150mm or 200mm depending on which LED-strip product you have. We can either cut the lengths to your specific instructions, or you can do this yourself.

Once the LED strips are cut, you will need to join them to a transformer or to another piece of LED strip. You can solder your tapes, or if you prefer we supply two types of easy-click connector clips instead. We have starter-lead clips, which clip to the end of your LED tape and provide a cable which you can connect to a transformer or dimmer. The second type of connector clip is a tape-to-tape clip, which can used used to easily join two LED strip lengths together.

You can simply counter sink screw straight into the extrusion or by using the supplied brackets.

RGB Tape and the controllers are sold separately, if you purchase RGB Tape with a wireless controller we can set them up and make sure they are working together so you can just install the tape.

For more information, see our support page on RGB and RGBW LED controllers.

LED tape is very flexible indeed. So it’s ideal for use in a wide variety of applications – including signage.

And the heatshrink used to seal and protect our waterproof LED tape is as flexible as InStyle’s standard strip lighting. Even with full heatshrink coating, you’ll be able to bend and twist your LED tapes to the shapes you need.

5W White LED Strips

10W White LED Strips

24W White LED Strips (Heatshrink)

7.5W RGB LED Strips

To learn more, see our support page.

Our LED strip lights are available in a wide choice of brightness levels. And they’re flexible enough to fit any space, so there’s no limit to the applications and projects you can use them for.

LED strips are perfect for signage, restaurants, hotels, bars, LED tape for cars, and for your home. And you can get all of our strip lights in IP65 (splashproof) or fully waterproof versions, so they’re ideal for both inside and outside LED lights.

We offer a wide variety of LED tape colours – from warm whites to pure white, and red, green, amber or blue LED light strips. Or choose our RGB or RGBW (colour changing) LED strips, which will let you mix any shade you want when linked with a controller.

LED strip lights are very easy to install, because they’re supplied with 3M self-adhesive under a protective backing. Simply peel and stick!

You can buy your LED lights today by calling 0116 2799083.

 

LED tape is a versatile light source that will let you create new worlds of lighting possibilities. Easy to install and connect, this kind of lighting can be fitted pretty much anywhere.

Each metre of LED tape has dozens of light-emitting diodes mounted serially (in a line) on a strong, flexible printed-circuit board (PCB). When illuminated, a well-designed LED installation gives any location or surface a smooth, gorgeous glow.

InStyle are a leading UK provider of LED supplies, so you can order your strip lights from us with confidence. Because we’re lighting specialists, we’ll deliver everything your LED project or installation needs. We supply drivers/transformers, dimmers & controllers, LED extrusions, and accessories – all manufactured to commercial-grade as standard!

Unlike many LED companies, we’ll deliver your LED strips pre-cut to length. We’ll solder flexible connectors, add extended starter-leads, and we’ll even waterproof your striplights if required. That sets us apart from non-specialist sellers of cheap throwaway LED strips (like eBay and Amazon).

Our LED supplies run at low wattage, with a lifespan of 10 years or even more. So you get economical running costs, with virtually no need for maintenance.

Even better, InStyle offers great technical support and installation tips for all your LED projects. Why not check out the how-to guides on our support page and our what-where pages (detailing specific LED projects/applications), or simply give us a call? You’ll get lots of useful advice and answers to your LED questions.