This CANOLIGHT CSP LED strip light uses advanced Chip-Scale Package (CSP) technology, which places the LED chips closer together on a narrow, flexible circuit board. The result is a virtually seamless line of illumination with no visible hot spots or dark gaps — a significant improvement over conventional SMD-style LED tape lights. This technology also contributes to a high CRI rating, ensuring that surfaces, wood grains, and tile colors in your sauna or wet area appear natural and true to life.
Engineered for extreme environments, this strip light carries a full IP68 waterproof rating, meaning it is fully submersible and sealed against moisture, steam, and high-humidity conditions. This makes it ideally suited for saunas, steam showers, pool niches, and other wet or damp locations where standard lighting simply cannot survive. The robust silicone encapsulation protects the LEDs and circuitry from both water ingress and the elevated temperatures found in thermal wellness spaces.
The strip operates on a low-voltage DC power supply, requiring a compatible efficient LED driver to convert household current safely. Low-voltage operation is inherently safer in wet environments and reduces the risk associated with high-voltage wiring near water. Compared to traditional incandescent or halogen sauna lighting, this LED solution delivers dramatic energy savings — consuming a fraction of the electricity while producing equal or superior light output and generating far less heat at the fixture level.
For Canadian homeowners and electricians, this product is certified to Canadian electrical standards and is designed for straightforward installation — simply cut at the designated marks, connect to your driver, and mount using the adhesive backing or aluminum channel accessories. Paired with a compatible dimmer, you gain full control over brightness levels to create the perfect mood. As with all CANOLIGHT products, this LED strip lighting solution is built to meet the rigorous safety and performance benchmarks expected in the Canadian market, including cUL/CSA approval requirements.