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Complete trade guide to LED strip lights: 12V vs 24V, IP ratings, aluminium profiles, power supply sizing, bathroom zone compliance, and dimming. Covers kitchen under-cabinet lighting, bathroom mirror lighting, RGBW colour strips, and mains-voltage linkable strips for UK electricians.

Lumens measure light output; lux measures how that light spreads across a surface. This guide explains both, with practical calculations to help you choose the right LED bulbs and fittings for every room in your home.