10 Tips to Make LED Strip Lights Brighter
Published: Last Updated: Estimated Reading time: 6 minsLast week, we discussed the factors influencing LED strip light brightness. Before purchasing led lights in pool, make sure to review these.
However, if you already have dim LED strip lights and how to make led strip lights brighter?
Here are 10 tips to make led strip lights brighter for you.
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1. Replace With Super Bright LED Pool Lights
Of course, don't hesitate—the first way to make led pool lights brighter is to directly replace them with new, brighter ones. This is a long-term solution.
We still recommend our last blog, 10 Factors Affect LED Strip Light Brightness, to help you avoid selecting dim ones.
If you just got new pool lights and don't want to spend more energy selecting uncertain ones, or if you don't want to give up your old swimming pool led lights that have worked hard, we have several tips to make your pool perimeter led lighting brighter for you.
2. Change The Application
Switch the current LED strip light to another application. A dim led light strip for outdoor use might be bright enough for a bathroom light.
You can try another application for the dimmed lights.
If you don’t want to change the application, keep visiting following tips.
3. Use Multiple Strips
The third easy solution to increase the brightness of your led pool lights is to use multiple strips.
If you find the following tips difficult to apply, simply go for this idea. Install multiple LED strips side by side to create a more intense light output.
4. Remove The Dimmer
A wrong dimmer will influence the brightness of led pool light strips. Make sure it's suitable or just remove it.
The brightness adjust range of the dimmer is between no light and the maximum brightness of the LED strip design. Remove it, and you will find the pool lights keep its brightest.
5. Remove The Diffuser
Many times, too much brightness is uncomfortable for your eyes, so you use a diffuser to soften it.
If you find the soft lighting too dim, try removing the diffuser to get an intact brightness.
6. Strengthen Your Power Supply
First of all, check the wattage and voltage of your power supply.
If your power source is not providing sufficient energy to the strips, the lights will not be bright enough.
LED strip lights will be very dim if a 75W power supply is used for 100W LED strip lights. It's too hard for them both.
Select a power supply that is closest to and higher than the required wattage of the LED lights.
For voltage, if the voltage is right for the light strip and want it brighter, increasing 1-2v more voltage could achieve it.
But don’t put a 36v supply into a 24v strip, it'll burn out in a few seconds.
Pick a suitable power supply by reading What Happens if Using Unsuitable Power Supply for 24v Pool Lights?.
7. Use A Heat Sink
As we discussed before, overheating will lead the exterior led strip lighting to dim and their covering to get yellowish, making the light appear less bright.
A heat sink can help you avoid such situations. It removes the emitted heat from the LED chips and keeps the lights cool and bright.
8. Inspect Wiring For Issues
If you find sudden dimming of your LED strips, check the connected wiring. Poor contact will influence the brightness of the pool strip lights.
Turn off the pool lights and inspect the wiring. Once you have fixed it, power the pool light up.
Your pool led light strip will glow brighter after fixing the wiring.
9. Longer Distance Between The Surface And The Light
Keeping a longer and adequate space between the surface and the LED strips is crucial.
This allows the light to distribute properly, ensuring a more even and brighter glow.
Remember to maintain proper spacing for optimal light distribution.
10. Keep Lights Clean
It’s hard to keep led light strips outdoor away from dust and dirt accumulation outdoors.
Dust and dirt can cover the LEDs and create a layer that dims the lighting output.
Regularly cleaning the led outdoor lights strip could keep the lights bright.
Check 3 Steps to Choose Waterproof LED Strip Lights for Outdoor Use to find a suitable way to clean your lights.
Of course, if you have done all the above ways and still find the lights are not as bright as you want, we sincerely recommend selecting a new one.
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