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LED Neon Flex lighting can be used in a diverse range of applications, including outdoors where it can provide a major boost for your next event or project.

It's ideal for commercial business use and is popular with event organisers, wedding planners, production companies and specialist sign companies. It's also an effective light source for many home lighting applications.

Whether you're planning to refurbish your shop front, improve signage, add low-voltage lighting for your garden or an outdoor event, LED Neon Flex lighting fits the bill. It's the perfect option for so many applications because—as the name suggests—it's incredibly flexible.

In this guide:

• Benefits of LED Neon Flex lighting
• What are the colour choices for LED Neon Flex lighting?
• Choosing LED Neon Flex for outdoor lighting

Benefits of LED Neon Flex lighting

The light strip can fit perfectly around curved surfaces, closely following the contour with the use of mounting clips at strategic points. This provides accent lighting wherever you require it, and the variety of colours available provides further opportunities to exercise creativity.

LED Neon Flex lighting can also be cut to desired lengths. The reel length is a maximum of 50 metres, so whether you need one metre or 50, the choice is yours.

The open ends of the LED strip are properly sealed with silicone and an end cap when cut from the roll to protect the unit from the elements. End caps can be bought separately, so you can get the exact number required for any project for further flexibility.

No matter how big or small your display, using white LED Neon Flex lighting will make it glow. The power of modern LEDs produces brighter colours than traditional glass neon, while also providing plenty of design options.

Please check the datasheets for the profile you wish to use, as power injections may be necessary to avoid voltage drop, which will make the lights dim the further they are from the power source.

What are the colour choices for LED Neon Flex lighting?

LED Neon Flex comes in a variety of colour options as standard, including warm white—which emits a yellowish-white hue that’s gentle on the eyes and creates a cosy atmosphere. This is the perfect strip light for crafting a tranquil garden feature.

Bright white features bluer tones for a more striking colour temperature that grabs attention instantly. Choosing between warm or cool tones largely depends on your project needs. Other hues include blue, red and green, with custom colours available through special order. Colour-changing RGB and dynamic/animation pixel options are also available.

Being able to choose the brightness level or even create a daylight effect outdoors after dark is a massive boost for customers. It lends itself to a variety of applications and has revolutionised the lighting industry in terms of customer choice.

LED lighting for general domestic use typically has a light output of between 5 W and 15 W, emitting between 300 lm and 500 lm.

Choosing LED Neon Flex for outdoor lighting

There are a number of factors to consider when planning LED Neon Flex for outdoor use. A key consideration is making sure all connections are secure and waterproof during installation.

An IP rating refers to an electrical product's Ingress Protection rating. This defines the effectiveness of sealing the product against moisture and foreign bodies such as dust. The IP rating of LED Neon Flex determines where it can be installed safely.

An IP65 rating means the enclosure is “dust tight” and will be protected against damage from low-pressure jets of water. An IP67 rating is “dust tight” and is protected against immersion in water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes—although it’s not recommended to submerge LED Neon Flex.

It is important to confirm whether your LED Neon Flex has a suitable IP rating for outdoor use and to use appropriate connection methods. If not, exposing the LED strip connections to moisture will cause failures.

14 × 25 Contour Neon Flex

Our 24 V 14 × 25 Contour Neon Flex is a tough, durable, waterproof PVC alternative to traditional glass neon. It's ideal for making a bold statement as it can contour a room or even a whole building. Use it to outline shapes, lettering or logos.

With an IP65 rating, it's suitable for both outdoor and indoor installations. Available in pure white, warm white, blue, red and green.

11 × 18 Slim LED Neon Flex (24 V)

Our 11 × 18 Slim LED Neon Flex is sold by the metre and comes in pure white, warm white, red, green, blue and pink. It has an IP66 rating and, though not designed for permanent outdoor submersion, it can be used in gardens and similar applications if you use IP-rated fixings.

Made from silicone, this robust and flexible lighting features a narrow-profile contour that is perfect for faux neon signs. It can be installed with fitting clips or placed in CNC-grooved panels for precise logo and shape accuracy.

13 mm Round 360 LED Neon Flex (24 V)

Our 13 mm Round 360 LED Neon Flex is available by the metre, so it can be cut to fit any project perfectly.

Available in pure white, red or blue, it has an IP65 rating and is suitable for both internal and external installations. Custom lengths and colours are available via special order.

Contact us today for more details about our high-quality LED Neon Flex lighting products and accessories.