This seems to be a bigger challenge than I expected ... much like wifi controlled strip lights ... a huge market for these 2 ... why because people want to control their strip lights using the app they use to control other lights and stuff around the house ... there are product available ... however trying to find one that works and links to various apps ... thats the challenge ... this is more about weather proof 12 V strip in particular.
Why 12 V weather proof strip lights ... some of the projects I am busy with a the moment are in areas classified as zone 0/1 or 2.
You can buy 24 volt IP rated strip lights which are IP rated ... but not 12 v (that I am aware of)
So I am thinking its time to create a environment which will seal against the ingress of water.
This is what I think would be compliant.
First solder a 5 m long tail onto the strip ...
fit the end caps ... Pour a thin layer of epoxy resin along the bottom of the aluminum u channel ... then peal and stick the the strip to the epoxy ... then pour another thin layer over the LED strip.
You now have a completely water tight strip light.
My concern is the heat generated by the LED strip and what effect it will have on the strip over a period of time.
You are probably wondering why I am going to so much trouble ... firstly because of the location ... they are now being exposed to water.
the lights look amazing and lastly it is a challenge (you know how I love a challenge)
To make it a little more difficult the room is only 2.4 m and a concrete slab with slab boxes.
So what is the big deal ... no junction boxes in zone 0/1/2 ... so 2.4m is 100 mm too low ... the volt drop of the 12 v system ( we could go with thicker wires) and the 12V safety transformer will have to be mounted in the junction box in the middle of the bathroom ... about 2.6 m from the shower.
It is all going to look stunning ... but more important safe.
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