Toolbox LED Light Kit

While we encourage you to read all of the information presented on this product page (including the information on the navigation tabs), below are some of the most frequently asked questions we get about this product. In all cases, the answers to these FAQs will refer you to other sections of this product page for more details on the topic.

Do I really need to read the installation instructions?

Do I need an LED Controller to operate?

Do you offer other colors than 6000 kelvin bright white?

Where can I find information on how to install this Low Profile LED Strip?

Where can I find amperage data for this product?

Why would I want to mount these inside of an Aluminum Channel?

How is the Aluminum Channel mounted to the toolbox lid?

How does the magnetic reed proximity switch work?

This is a switch that is activated by a magnet (the magnet can be mounted either on the toolbox lid or the toolbox housing itself - totally up to you). We include a photo of the switch in the photo carousel of this product page. It has two pieces. The switch itself and a magnetic. The switch simply breaks the flow of the 12vdc+ electricity going to the lights which turns them on/off. It is designed to be installed in-line with the 12vdc + circuit that powers the lights. If you purchase the optional magnetic reed proximity switch, we include a relay which absolutely must be used. The amperage rating of the magnetic switch is only .86 amps so the relay is required. We include a wiring diagram of this proximity switch with relay in the photo carousel of this product page as well as in the installation information so you can see how it's wired. Most installations will use the NORMALLY OPEN connections. Normally Open = electricity is flowing when the magnet is NOT near the switch. This is the position most installs will use as electricity is flowing to the lights when the toolbox lid is open.

Can I order longer Power Lead lengths?

Will one LED strip provide enough light for the inside of my toolbox?

What is your Return Policy for this product?

Where can I find the specifications for this product?

Will the 3M VHB TAPE hold this LED Strip in place?

Do you have photos of what the various LED colors look like when lit?

Do you have LUMENS data for this product?

What is Priority Processing?

A couple of short videos showing the toolbox light strip in action. This installation uses the optional magnetic proximity reed switch (w/relay) to automatically turn the light on/off. Also, the LED strip is mounted inside the aluminum channel with plastic diffuser on top.

BOOGEY LIGHTS® Bright White 6000K Low Profile LED strips are impressively bright. Built with two ounce copper PCB, the brightest 5050 LEDs available and 1.2mm of genuine 3M® VHB double sided tape, these LED strips are made tough for use both indoors and outdoors. The LEDs are completely sealed against the elements. They're IP65 rated. They are heat resistant, waterproof and easily cleaned for maintenance free operation. The soft, gel-like strips provide maximum flexibility and a clean and sleek appearance. Their low profile design makes them easy to fit into tight spaces and yet are incredibly bright; nothing brighter on the market.

This toolbox light kit can be ordered in lengths ranging from 18.75" to 69" - which will work for just about any pickup truck toolbox. The default configuration has one 36" power lead hard wired and sealed to one end of the strip. The other end is sealed. If needed, the LED strips can be cut every 3 LEDs although we encourage you to order the length you need. See details on how to cut our LOW PROFILE LED strips here. If you want longer power leads, we offer additional power lead length options.

Power Lead Length Options: This product's power lead wire if offered in the following lengths: 3' (default), 5', 10' and 15'. Power lead wire gauge is 22AWG. The power lead wire outer jacket is GREY. If you need to go longer than 15' on the power lead we suggest using 18AWG cable ( POWER LEAD WIRE ) to extend where needed. 18AWG is thicker which means the voltage drop won't impact brightness for distances under 50'. Plus, resistance is lower so amperage can be increased. If you're confused on these concepts, we urge you to seek assistance from someone who can help you with designing your lighting system. Wire gauge selection, wire lengths, amperage draw and power source voltage/amperage/charging rates are important considerations when designing your lighting system. NOTE: There are NO CONNECTORS on these power leads. Each power lead has bare wire on the other end (2, 4, 5 or 6 conductors depending on the product). All connections are hard wired. This is by design.

For toolbox lighting, we suggest mounting the LED strip inside Aluminum Channel with Opaque Plastic Diffuser. It not only looks more professional, it protects the LED strip from damage. Scroll down on this product page for details on this mounting solution. Note that you may need to cut the aluminum channel and diffuser to fit your application. The channel provided will be longer than your LED strip.

Single color LEDs can be turned on/off using any 12vdc rated switch that's capable of handling the amperage in the circuit. You can of course provide your own 12vdc switching if you'd like. Or, if you're looking for switching options, scroll down and expand the section titled, 'SWITCHING OPTIONS'.

RETURN POLICY EXCEPTION. This product is considered to be a custom product. We build these LED strips to the lengths/colors you specify in the order. It is not eligible to be returned for a refund. STORE CREDIT only. Be sure to read our RETURN POLICY for details.

Single color LEDs can be turned on/off using any 12vdc rated switch available at just about any hardware store, auto parts store, big box store or online. We also offer the following switching options which can be added to the product configuration (see SWITCHING) or, you can purchase separately. Photos of all switching options are available in the product photo carousel.

• On/Off Toggle - Wired. This is a simple on/off toggle switch. Requires a hole be drilled for mounting. Rated at 25A
• Push-Button On/Off - Wired. A basic on/off waterproof pushbutton switch with rubber boot. It can be surface mounted or, can be mounted in a 3/8" hole. Rated at 10A.
• Magnetic Reed Proximity Switch. An easy way to automate the lights turning on/off when you open/close the toolbox lid. We have a video of this functionality on this product page. If you purchase this proximity switch, we include the below referenced 30A relay. Important to use it.
• 12v 30A Relay (required for use with proximity switch)
• On/Off - RF Wireless. This is a 12vdc wireless RF on/off switch that includes 2 - Key Fob remotes. Max amperage is 5A.

If you purchase any of the above switching devices, we include 25' of 18AWG 2 conductor wire, a fuse holder and battery hookup wire (black + red).

To achieve the full adhesive strength of the 3M® tape affixed to the back of each strip 3M® Adhesion Promoter (aka Primer) must be applied to the mounting surface first. This is an important step to ensure a secure bond. The 3M® Adhesion Promoter creates a chemical bond between the tape and the mounting surface such that the LED strip will stay stuck (at least until you decide you want to remove it). Using any other solvent such as rubbing alcohol or acetone is not the same thing as using 3M® Adhesion Promoter. While these solvents will help clean the surface, they do not prime the surface. There is a difference. 3M® Adhesion Promoter IS INCLUDED with this light kit.   3M Adhesion Primer can also be purchased separately on our website in one ounce, two ounce and four ounce bottles. You can also purchase it locally at most any auto body shop, auto parts store or even online.

We offer the option of purchasing aluminum channel + plastic diffuser for mounting the LED strip to the toolbox lid. To be clear, it's optional. You do not have to buy it. You can mount the LED STRIP directly to the bottom of the toolbox lid if you'd like. In our experience however, the likelihood that the LED strip will be damaged increases significantly if the strip isn't mounted inside the aluminum channel first. It ultimately depends on how much "stuff" you have in your toolbox. Not only does the aluminum channel and diffuser protect the LED strip the opaque plastic diffuser gives off a nice glow lighting effect too. The Mini T12 Aluminum Channel is a low profile design that can be mounted just about anywhere. It has an anodized finish (electrostatic sprayed) which provides maximum protection against the elements. They're ideal for harsh indoor or outdoor use to protect the LEDs. The channel can be mounted any number of ways including adhesive tape, rivets or screws. For this application, we use the included 3M VHB tape + 3M Adhesion Primer to mount the channel to the toolbox lid. Then, the LOW PROFILE LED strips fit nicely into the channel using the 3M tape already affixed to the back of Boogey Lights® LED strip. The diffuser completes the installation by snapping into the channel. While we offer the option to add the aluminum channel in the product configuration, you can purchase it separately here: ALUMINUM CHANNEL with PLASTIC DIFFUSER.

Aluminum Channel Photo & Diagram

Color temperature is a method of describing the color characteristics - warmth or coolness - of a white light source. Commonly referred to as the Correlated Color Temperature (CCT), it's a gauge of how yellow or blue a white light source appears to the human eye. The spectrum of color temperature is assigned a numerical value, measured in degrees of Kelvin (K), on a scale of 1,000 to 10,000. Most Kelvin temperatures for modern lighting applications however fall somewhere on a scale of 2000K to 6500K. The color temperature of a light source lets us know what the look and feel of the light produced will be.

We offer three different Kelvin temperatures of WHITE as follows: COOL WHITE (6000K), SOFT WHITE (2400K-2500K) and NATURAL WHITE (4000K).

Cool White (aka Bright White) is the most popular and is by default what we ship the most. It's also the color of white that is created with RGB LEDs (mixing equal parts red + green + blue = cool white). It's excellent for functional lighting and is used the world over in offices, public places, warehouses and the like.

Soft White (aka Warm White or Candle White) is the second most popular since it provides a nice contrast to the Cool White. It's on the opposite end of the Kelvin scale in the 2400K - 2500K temperature range. Soft White has a yellowish tint to it making it softer; easier on the eyes - not nearly as bright as Cool White though. It's great for creating ambiance but not functional lighting. You'll notice we offer an RGBW product that includes RGB + one diode of this soft white color which provides both Cool White and Soft White options (along with RGB of course). It's our most popular Multi-Color LED strip for this reason.

Lastly, we offer a Natural White (aka Neutral White) which has a Kelvin temp of 4000. This shade of white is middle of the road - half way between Soft White and Cool White. We offer it in a single color only. See below images to help demonstrate the differences.

Customers will often ask us to describe what a particular LED color looks like. Truth is, it's not possible to accurately describe what a specific LED color looks like. Why? Because there are a number of factors that impact how a particular LED color appears to the human eye. For starters, it's important to understand that Boogey Lights® are accent lights. With only a few exceptions, our lighting systems are designed to be hidden from view. When installed properly, you'll never see the LED diodes/lighting fixtures themselves. You'll only see the glow reflecting off the surrounding surfaces coming from the LEDs. That means the color of the surface the LEDs are mounted to coupled with the color of the surfaces surrounding the LEDs will directly impact how the human eye perceives the color being reflected. A white surface for example will tend to brighten the color whereas a darker surface will tend to darken the color. Real word scenario: If the LEDs are shining downward on black pavement, the light reflecting off that black pavement will appear different than if on concrete which is a lighter material So for example, the LED color green will tend to look more like a "light green" when shining off of lighter color surfaces and more like a "dark green" when shining off of darker color surfaces. Same LEDs, same diodes but the human eye perceives the color reflected differently based on the color of the surrounding reflective surfaces.

When in doubt, dry mount. If you are looking for a specific color or are very picky about the LED color look you're trying to achieve, we strongly suggest dry mounting the LED strip in the location you're looking to light up and then powering up that strip temporarily with a 12vdc power source. That way you can see how the glow looks for your specific lighting product before committing to a specific LED color. It's really the only way to know how the light will appear.

A Word of Caution. The below photos are of our LEDs when viewed directly. With a rare exception, these LEDs will never be used in this manner. They're almost always mounted in such a way that you'll only see the glow from the LEDs reflecting off another surface. Keep this in mind when viewing the below photos.

The Problem with Photographing LEDs. It's not possible to capture LED color hues and brightness levels with a digital camera and then accurately reproduce those colors in a photograph the way the human eye sees and the brain interprets those same colors in person. To show a more accurate color hue, the brightness levels of the photos below have been severally restricted. In person, the light coming from these LED strips will appear significantly brighter to the point at which you should not look at them directly.

This product is considered a custom ordered product which may not be eligible to be returned - or if so, subject to additional fees and/or restrictions. Be sure to read our RETURN POLICY for details.

If the product configuration you're purchasing is eligible for PRIORITY PROCESSING, you can select 'YES' (default is 'NO') and your order will be given priority in our build queue such that we'll build and ship your order using the shipping method you select at checkout within TWO business days (or less) regardless of what the current build time estimate states. You can read more about our BUILD TIME ESTIMATE here.

Business Day Note: The 'Business Day' cut off time is NOON Eastern. If for example you place your order before noon on Monday, we'll build and ship your order no later than Wednesday. If you place that same order after 12 noon eastern on Monday, we'll build and ship your order no later than Thursday. If for some reason we're unable to do this (e.g. out of stock item or some other limitation), we'll reach out to you via email to ask how you want to proceed: Either cancel the order or ship the order normally and refund the Priority Processing fee paid.

Be aware that not all product configurations are eligible for Priority Processing. For example, if your light kit has an LED CONTROL CENTER in it, we do not offer Priority Processing on that order. Also, we exclude high demand lighting components that are often purchased in bulk by commercial accounts (eg. RED 75 Heavy Duty LED strips).

Priority Processing is offered per line item, not per order. If your order has multiple LED light kits or LED strip components on it, only those products that are eligible for Priority Processing (and selected as YES) will be shipped within the two business day time frame. Any remaining light kit products will be shipped via ground per our normal build time estimate. If your order has other non-LED components on it (e.g. controllers, switches, replacement parts, wire, 3M primer, etc), we will ship them with the priority processing item.

Does this mean that orders placed ahead of mine are being pushed back?

If I upgrade my shipping to 2 day or overnight, does this speed up the build time?