Two whites, one stripWhat makes this tape special is its double row of diodes:
240 LEDs per meter, split into 120 warm white and 120 cool white emitters mounted side by side. Feeding more current to one row than the other mixes the output, which is how the strip covers the whole
2700K to 6500K range from a single flexible circuit. With the CCT adjustable remote and controller, the colour temperature shifts in increments of approximately 300K, so you can settle on the exact tone that suits the room instead of committing to one fixed white at the time of purchase. The multi-zone system also lets you drive an unlimited number of controllers divided into up to 4 zones — handy when a kitchen, a hallway and a living room should all follow the same mood.
Light quality and constructionThe
Epistar 3014 SMD chips deliver a typical
1100 lumens per meter (the value varies slightly with the Kelvin setting you choose) at a 120° lighting angle, which spreads light evenly instead of leaving hot spots along a cove or a cabinet. The
CRI 90+ rating is the part people notice without knowing why: countertops, tile, cabinetry and food look natural, not washed out. The circuit board is 10 mm wide and only 2 mm high, so it tucks into slim channels and tight reveals, and the 3M self-adhesive back holds it in place while you work. Cut marks appear every 6 LEDs (50 mm), and each end of the 5-meter reel carries three 17 cm wires so you can feed the strip from either side.
Technical specificationsSKU: 3014CCT
Brand: LED MONTREAL
Chip: Epistar 3014 SMD
Chip density: 240 LEDs per meter
Length: 5 meters
Width: 10 mm
Height: 2 mm
Voltage: 24V DC
Power consumption: 16W/m
Recommended power supply: 19.2W/m
Typical luminous flux: 1100 lumens/m
Colour: adjustable white 2700K to 6500K
CRI: 90+
Lighting angle: 120°
Can be cut: every 6 LEDs (50 mm)
IP rating: IP20, indoor use only
Operating temperature: 40C to -10C
Lifespan: 50 000+ hours
Certification: cULus for Canada and USA E498952
Dimmable: yes, with a low voltage dimmer/remote combo
Wiring, heat and installationThis is a
24V DC strip, so it needs a low-voltage power supply sized for the job: count 19.2W per meter of strip installed, which means a full 5-meter run calls for a driver rated accordingly. Dimming and colour adjustment are handled on the low-voltage side with a dimmer/remote combo — the
E2-RF 2 in 1 RF LED controller is designed for single colour and CCT adjustable white strips and supports zoning. One rule not to skip: the strip must be installed on a heat-dissipating surface or in an appropriate
aluminum channel. At 16W per meter this tape generates real heat, and a channel protects the diodes, keeps brightness stable over the years and gives the installation a clean finished edge with its diffuser. Clean and dry the surface before pressing the 3M adhesive down, and never power up a reel while it's still coiled.
Applications and documentationThink under-cabinet task lighting in a kitchen that goes crisp for chopping and warm for supper, cove lighting in a living room ceiling, backlit bathroom mirrors, closet and pantry lighting, shelving and display cases, stair nosings, home theatre coves and headboards. On the commercial side, it works for retail displays, reception desks, restaurant bars, salons, clinics and office millwork — anywhere
indoor LED lighting has to flatter what it lights and adapt through the day. Remember it is IP20 and rated for indoor use only, so keep it out of wet and outdoor locations. The complete technical PDF for this
LED strip lighting is available in the Documentation tab, with the full spec table to hand to your electrician or designer before you cut and install.
