Know your light.
Every guide is written by our applications team around real project questions: why a long run fades at the far end, what a 3-step MacAdam ellipse buys you, how to hide the source in a cove. Start anywhere, or filter by topic.
CRI and TM-30: Reading Color Rendering Beyond the Number
Why a 90+ CRI matters, what Ra leaves out, and how TM-30's fidelity and gamut indices give a fuller picture of color.
Choosing the Right Color Temperature
2700K, 3000K, 3500K or 4000K? How color temperature shapes a space, and how to pick it room by room.
Voltage Drop and Run Lengths: Planning Even Light From End to End
How voltage drop dims the far end of a run, how to read a 24V wire chart, and how to plan feeds for long lines.
24V vs 12V Tape Light: Why Spec-Grade Runs on 24 Volts
Same watts, half the current. What the voltage of a tape changes about run length, wire size, cutting and efficiency.
Driver Sizing and the 80% Rule
How to total a load, why drivers should run at no more than 80% of their rating, and how Class 2 limits shape a layout.
Binning and MacAdam Ellipses: Keeping Every Foot the Same Color
Why two 3000K strips can look different side by side, what SDCM steps mean, and how to keep long lines and phased projects consistent.
IP Ratings Explained: Dry, Damp and Wet Locations
What the two digits of an IP code mean, how they relate to UL location ratings, and how to pick the right protection.
Channels and Diffusers: How to Get a Dot-Free Line of Light
What causes dotting, how LED pitch, cavity depth and lens choice work together, and how to choose a channel for each detail.
Installation Best Practices for LED Tape Light
A field-tested checklist for planning, cutting, mounting, connecting and testing tape light, from rough-in to final inspection.
Dimming Protocols: ELV, TRIAC, 0–10V and DMX
How each dimming method works, where it fits, and what to check so tape light dims smoothly with no flicker.
Heat and LED Life: What L70 Really Means
How LED life is rated, what LM-80 and TM-21 measure, and why thermal management decides whether tape reaches its rated life.
Design Tips: Coves, Under-Cabinet and Stairs
Placement, sightlines and detailing for the three most common linear applications, so the light is seen and the source isn't.
Put it to work.
Check wire gauge and run length for any FlowLite tape, or follow the step-by-step installation guide.