user123 5 Report post Posted October 27, 2010 Wonder if anyone uses LED strips as cove light instead of the conventional T5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimz63251073 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2010 Wonder if anyone uses LED strips as cove light instead of the conventional T5? i think so, can check with jaskel. but i would choose the cheaper option of T5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manutd1972 1 Report post Posted October 27, 2010 i'm using both LED and T5. Some places use LED strips, some others use T5. Unfortunately, cant' comment yet cos still undergoing reno. Haven't install yet, so don't know the difference in effect, if any. But in terms of purchasing cost, it's not that much higher for LED strips. Usual price is $30-$35 per metre, and you'll need a transformer, typically about $30. Cheapest T5 that I found is $14-$15 per 4ft piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
user123 5 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 i'm using both LED and T5. Some places use LED strips, some others use T5. Unfortunately, cant' comment yet cos still undergoing reno. Haven't install yet, so don't know the difference in effect, if any. But in terms of purchasing cost, it's not that much higher for LED strips. Usual price is $30-$35 per metre, and you'll need a transformer, typically about $30. Cheapest T5 that I found is $14-$15 per 4ft piece. I have just install LED strips light to my parents home TV console, the cheapest got from Sim Lim Tower at $16 per meter. If I want to get those brighter, at least I pay $23 per meter and my new flat whole ceiling all around about 20m cost about $500+ inclusive transformer. Of course I think it will not be as bright as T5 lamp, but I think the ambience is nicer. I can still use the downlight as main lighting. But watching TV, some soft light on the ceiling is nicer. Any comment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manutd1972 1 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 I have just install LED strips light to my parents home TV console, the cheapest got from Sim Lim Tower at $16 per meter. If I want to get those brighter, at least I pay $23 per meter and my new flat whole ceiling all around about 20m cost about $500+ inclusive transformer. Of course I think it will not be as bright as T5 lamp, but I think the ambience is nicer. I can still use the downlight as main lighting. But watching TV, some soft light on the ceiling is nicer. Any comment? are you using warm white colour? or cool white? i was also intending to do wat u did, but dunno what colour of lights will achieve that when my wall colour is pure white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
user123 5 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 are you using warm white colour? or cool white? i was also intending to do wat u did, but dunno what colour of lights will achieve that when my wall colour is pure white. I'm using warm white as in "amber"... dun really like that pure white color Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew New 3 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 are you using warm white colour? or cool white? i was also intending to do wat u did, but dunno what colour of lights will achieve that when my wall colour is pure white. For cove lighting, warm white is advicable and it's look good even if you wall colour is white ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
