Workspace LED Strip Lights - 6000K

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?

I see the maximum length of one Low Profile LED strip is 16 feet. Can I daisy chain one strip to another to go longer distances?

Can I daisy-chain one LED strip to the other to make installation easier?

Yes - but only under certain circumstances. You'll notice we offer the option of specifying 1 or 2 power leads (Number of Power Leads). While the default is 1, you can change that to 2. If you are going to daisy-chain like this, it's super important not to exceed more then 300 LEDs in a single run AND that the total amperage being pulled through the entire string (all power leads + LED strips) NOT exceed 3.5A assuming 12.5vdc input. Keep in mind that adding copper wire between LED strips also adds resistence which in turn, increases amperage draw. If you do, you run the real risk of fire. As a point of reference, 300 LEDs is about 16' length overall. So for example, assuming you want to ring a 4' x 3' table with LEDs, the total length of all those LED strips together is 14' (4 + 4 + 3 + 3) which is under that 16' max limit. DO NOT EXCEED THIS 300 LED / 3.5A LIMIT.

As a general rule, daisy-chaining the LED strips is easier and safer to do when using indoors with a 120vac to 12vdc power supply vs installing in a vehicle that has an alternator or other charging mechanism connected to the 12vdc power source. With a 120vac to 12vdc power converter, the input voltage will not fluctuate like it will when connected to a power source that's being charged by an alternator or other similar charging mechanism.

What does the Number of Power Lead Conductors mean?

Can I power these using my 120vac outlet?

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?

Can I order longer Power Lead lengths?

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?

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.

They're available on either white or black PCB in varying lengths ranging from 3 (2") to 300 LEDs (197"). The default configuration has one 36" power lead hard wired to the end of the strip with the option of adding a second power lead on the other end of the strip. If needed, the LED strips can be cut every 3 LEDs. 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. If you are going to "daisy chain" LED strips together, make sure you do not exceed the maximum of 300 LEDs in a single run. This is super important as you not only void our warranty by doing so but you run the very real risk of starting a fire.

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.

Our Low Profile LED strips are dimable when used either with a Boogey Lights® LED controller or wired LED compatible dimmer switch.

If you intend on mounting the LED strip in plain view or an area where the LED strip can be easily hit or damaged in some way, we strongly suggest mounting the LED strip using Aluminum Channel with Opaque Plastic Diffuser. Scroll down on this product page for details on this mounting solution.

Single color LEDs can be turned on/off using any 12vdc rated switch that's capable of handling the amperage in the circuit. If you're looking for wireless 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.

The maximum length of a single LED strip is 16' (300 LEDs). They cannot be daisy chained together as you run the risk of fire and/or damaging the LED strips permanently. If your application requires longer than 16' (e.g. 20'), you have two options. One is to simply center the 16' LED strip in that 20' space. Boogey Lights are already very bright so for most folks, having enough light is never a concern. This is what most people do. That said, some prefer to have full coverage of the entire 20' area. In that case it's possible to cover that entire 20' span using two LED strips. In the case of a 20' span you can order two - 10' LED strips. Then, the two LED strips (totaling 20') are installed such that the two LED strips butt together; end to end, which gives the illusion of a single 20' long LED strip.

If your total run is less than 16' (300 LEDs) but you need to break that run up into multiple LED strips with power lead wire connecting each LED strip to the next, you can 'daisy-chain' one LED strip to another as shown in the diagram below. It is however super important you know what you're doing. As a general rule, daisy-chaining the LED strips is safer to do when using indoors with a 120vac to 12vdc power supply vs installing in a vehicle that has an alternator or other charging mechanism connected to the 12vdc power source. With a 120vac to 12vdc power converter, the input voltage will not fluctuate like it will when connected to a power source that's being charged by an alternator or other similar charging mechanism.

Daisy-Chain Wiring Diagram Example

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. If you want to be able to dim the LEDs, you can add a 12vdc dimmer switch too. And for those who want wireless control, there are RF wireless options for on/off and on/off/dimming. There are also Bluetooth control options for on/off, dimming, time of day programming, strobbing, breathing, morphing and flashing. Below are links to switching options we offer for single color LEDs. Note that in situations where the total amperage flowing through the circuit exceeds the switching device rating, you'll need to add a relay. Understanding how and when to do this is important.

• On/Off Toggle - Wired
• Push-Button On/Off - Wired
• On/Off/Dimmer - Wired
• Magnetic Reed Proximity Switch
• 12v 30A Relay
• On/Off - RF Wireless
• On/Off/Dimming/Strobing/Dual Zone - RF Wireless
• On/Off/Dimming/Strobing + More - RF + Bluetooth Wireless

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 NOT included with this single strip.   3M Adhesion Primer can 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.

If you're purchasing the LOW PROFILE LED Strip and you intend on mounting the LED strip in plain view or an area where the LED strip can be damaged in some way, we strongly suggest mounting the LED strip inside this ALUMINUM CHANNEL with PLASTIC DIFFUSER on top. Why? Because they protect the LED strip from a direct strike AND provide a professional looking installation. 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. We typically rivet the channel to the surface where possible. Then, the LOW PROFILE LED strips fit nicely into the channel using the 3M tape already affixed to the back of Boogey Lights LED rolls. The diffuser completes the installation by snapping into the channel. On outdoor installations we advise adding some Lexel to the ends of the channel as well as on the sides to seal it. Read more about using these Low Profile LED strips inside Aluminum Channels here. And if you are going to be using our LOW PROFILE LED strips with an aluminum channel/diffuser, be sure to select 'YES' on the question re: "Mounted Inside an Aluminum Channel?" on the product options. Details as to why this is important below.

If you're going to be mounting this Low Profile LED strip inside our Aluminum Channel with the Plastic Diffuser on top, it's important to select YES. Why? When we know the Low Profile LED strip will be mounted inside an Aluminum Channel with the Plastic Diffuser on top we only add one layer of clear heat shrink at the point where the power lead attaches to the LED strip. This is because the connection is less bulky (easier to seal inside the channel) plus the clear heat shrink allows the first diode to be seen. We normally will use two layers of heat shrink but it makes the connection bulkier and the second layer uses black adhesive heat shrink which covers up the first diode. See photo below of what we are referring to. Read more about using these Low Profile LED strips inside Aluminum Channels here.

For Single Color LEDs, we offer the ability to order the strip with either a 2 conductor or 4 conductor power lead wire. The default is 2 conductor (black and red). Each LED has 3 diodes. In a single color LED, all 3 diodes are the same color. We normally will bridge the 12vdc power at the end of the strip such that all 3 diodes are connected to the red power lead conductor. If however you want to be able to control the power going to each of the 3 diodes, we will use 4 conductor power lead cable. This configuration is ideal for situations where you're using the single color LED strip and want to control the brightness of the strip by lighting one, two or all three diodes.

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.

The LEDs used in this product are very bright; the brightest 12vdc LED lights available. They're designed to be used for accent lighting applications where they are typically powered on for a few hours (usually on a dimmed setting) and then powered off. While they can be used in functional lighting applications (e.g. bright white to temporarily illuminate a work area), the lights should NOT be left powered on for extended periods of time (e.g. 6+ hours). If the LEDs are left powered on for long periods of time - particularly on their brightest setting - the LEDs closest to the power source will have a burned look to them over time. This is because the amount of voltage being pulled through the LEDs closest to the power source will be higher than the voltage going through the LEDs further down the strip. The end result is that those LEDs closest to the power source will be hotter thus creating the burned look. This will occur mostly when displaying the color white on a full brightness setting but can also occur with other colors. For this reason, we do NOT suggest leaving these LED lights powered up for extended periods of time particularly on their brightest setting. Burned looking LEDs is NOT covered under warranty.

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?