Black Light LED Strip Lights

Black Light LED strips to provide you with a completely different lighting experience as compared to regular LED strip lights. These lights are basically UV-A lights that are often invisible to the human eye. Although, the products available in the market feature fluorescent substances that are able to take light in and re-emit it at a more visible wavelength. 

Black Light LED strips are commonly used for house parties, DJ Glow Parties, Halloween, and gaming room setups. Since these lights have a different effect than all other LED strip lights, they are often priced higher. 

The product we will be reviewing in this guide will be the DeepDream 16.4ft Waterproof UV Black Light LED strip. With over 1,000 reviews on Amazon alone, the strip lights are priced at just around $24. Remember, this price is for a 16.4 foot variant. 

The kit comes with an IP65 rating, making it safe from any sort of dust and water splashes. The package includes a 16.4ft LED strip and a 12V power adapter. The strips require 24 watts to get powered up. You can find further details about the product here. 

In this guide, we will be reviewing the DeepDream Black Light LED strips. And, we will discuss the pros and cons of the kit. 

Technical Specifications

Here’s the list of technical specifications of the strips you should know before buying:

Color	‎Ultraviolet Waterproof
Style	‎Modern
Material	‎Silicone Rubber
Power Source	‎Corded Electric
Voltage	‎12 Volts
Wattage	‎24 watts
Type of Bulb	‎LED
Special Features	‎Shatter-resistant, Instant On, Shock, and vibration resistant, Corded
Usage	‎General-purpose
Batteries Included?	‎No
Batteries Required?	‎No

The DeepDream Black Light LED strips do not need or include batteries. Therefore, when installing outdoors, you need to arrange your power source. You can, however, run this on a LiFePo4 rechargeable battery pack

Also, please remember that you should not connect more than 4 LED strips together with one power supply, otherwise, they will not power up. A 12V power adapter can only power 4 of these Black Light LED strips. 

To give you a clear perspective, here’s the list of all the pros and cons of the product:

Pros

1. The strips come with an IP65 rating. 

The DeepDream Black Light LED strip comes with an IP65 rating that means you can use it in places where there are splashes of water. The kit is perfect for the kitchen, lounge, and any other setup you want. Unless the strips are not exposed to constant pressure from any object or submerged in the water, you’re good to go; install them wherever you want!

2. Bendable, Cuttable, and Connectable. 

Bending, cutting, and connecting the LED strip lights are the most important tasks in the installation process. For a small corner behind your TV or any poster, you can just bend the Black Light LED Strip and it’s done. But, if you want a more stable solution, you can cut the strips on any of the market areas and use soldering tools/solderless connectors to run the corners. Check out our guide to learn more about connecting the strip lights. 

3. Multipurpose use

What makes this black light LED strip kit awesome is the fact that it can be used in multiple conditions. Do you want to throw a house party? Do you want to celebrate Halloween or Christmas with some exciting lighting? Do you want to host an event at your place? The kit is suitable for all situations. 

Cons

1. The Adhesive Tape

When talking about the cons of buying DeepDream Black Light LED strip, we can not ignore the fact that the back adhesive that comes in the kit is not that strong. It just doesn’t stick for long. You can find a ton of users complaining about it all over the internet. 

The solution to this problem is that you should buy a cheap 3M tape alongside the kit. It will ensure the durability of your installation. 

2. It is Water-resistant not Waterproof. 

Yes, you read it right. It comes with an IP65 rating; it states that you can install the kit in places where there are splashes of water. It won’t affect the strips. But, the problem is, the kit does not have any protection against being submerged in the water. That means, you can install the strips inside the kitchen where there is very little exposure to water, but you can not install these outdoors or in the bathroom. The strips won’t survive in such conditions. 

How to install Black Light LED strips?

The installation process of Black Light LED strip lights is pretty straightforward. Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Measure the area. 
2. Clean the surface. Make sure there is no dust. 
3. Make the cuts on locations where you’ll run gaps or on corners. 
4. Use the solder-less connectors to make the connections. 
5. Connect the Black Light LED strip lights with the power supply. 
6. Remove the adhesive backing and place the strips in your desired location. 

How to connect Black Light LED strips together?

Basically, you have two options for connecting the strips together. 

1. Tins Solder the strips together, or
2. Use solder-less connectors

The first option is time-consuming and somewhat technical. Therefore, using solderless connectors is recommended. They are easy to install and get the job done quite well. Here’s the step-by-step process to connect Black Light LED strip lights together:

1. Open the teeth of the connectors. 
2. Place the LED strip lights and clip them strongly. 
3. Make sure that the polar signs are aligned with each other.