- What does COB mean compared with a normal LED strip?
- COB puts many small diodes under one continuous phosphor coating, so you see a solid line of light instead of separate bright dots. It looks cleaner on reflective surfaces like countertops and backsplashes.
- Can it change color, or only white?
- Only white. It tunes between warm white 2700K and cool white 6500K, so you get cozy to crisp white, but no red, green, blue or color scenes.
- What else do I need to run it?
- A 24V DC power supply sized for the strip's wattage, and a CCT controller or dimmer to switch between warm and cool. Neither is part of the tape itself.
- Can I cut it to length?
- Yes, at the marked cut points, but COB tape has a dense, continuous emitter, so rejoining cut sections takes soldering or connectors and is less forgiving than with standard strip.
- Is it bright enough for under-cabinet task lighting?
- COB strip gives even, glare-free light that works well as accent and task light along a counter. For very bright work surfaces, plan the run length and driver wattage so the strip is not underpowered at the far end.
- Will the adhesive hold on a kitchen cabinet?
- The backing sticks to clean, smooth, dry surfaces. On painted wood, grease-prone areas or ceilings, add mounting clips or an aluminum channel for a lasting hold.
- Where is the COB LED Strip Lights, CCT Tunable White LED Tape Light 16.4ft/5m cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $26.59, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the COB LED Strip Lights, CCT Tunable White LED Tape Light 16.4ft/5m?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon.