Built to stay brightThis strip is built on an 8 mm wide printed circuit board with a 3 oz copper thickness — a heavier copper layer than budget tapes use, which helps carry current and pull heat away from the diodes over long runs. It carries 128 Epistar 2835 SMD chips per metre, spaced closely enough that in an aluminum channel with a diffuser you read a line of light rather than a row of dots. The IP66 protection rating seals the assembly against dust ingress and water jets, so the tape holds up in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, walk-ins and other environments where humidity and cleaning are part of daily life.
Light quality you can trustAt 5000K, this version produces a daylight-white tone: energizing, neutral and ideal for task areas, workshops, garages and retail displays where you want colours and details to pop. The CRI of 90+ is the number that matters most day to day — it means reds stay red, whites stay clean and skin tones look natural under a vanity or salon mirror. Efficiency sits at 130 LM/W for a draw of 9.6W/m ±10%, and the 120º beam angle spreads light broadly so a cove or under-cabinet run washes the surface instead of streaking it.
Technical specificationsProduct code: LCLS24V-48W-50K-IP66
Chip: Epistar 2835 SMD
LEDs per metre: 128 pcs
Power: 9.6W/M ±10%
Efficacy: 130 LM/W
CRI: 90+
Colour temperature: 5000K
Beam angle: 120º
Voltage: 24V DC
Dimmable: Yes
PCB width: 8 mm
PCB thickness: 3 oz.
Max length: 10 m
Cut size: 62.5 mm (8 LEDs)
Protection rating: IP66
Certification: UL
Lifespan: 50 000+ hours
Wiring and installationBecause it runs on 24V DC, this tape needs a constant-voltage 24V power supply sized to your total load — add up the metres, multiply by 9.6W/m, and leave yourself headroom. Respect the 10 m maximum run per feed; for longer installations, run parallel home runs back to the driver rather than chaining one long line, which protects against voltage drop and visible dimming at the far end. Cut only on the marked cut points every 62.5 mm (8 LEDs), and plan your dimming from the start: the strip is dimmable, so choose a driver and control combination rated to dim together. In an IP66 installation, seal cut ends properly and mount in an aluminum extrusion when the strip will be visible or exposed to knocks — the channel also acts as a heat sink and supports a cleaner finished look.
Where it works and what's in the documentsReal projects for this SKU: under-cabinet task light in a kitchen, toe-kick and island lighting, a bathroom mirror or vanity surround, garage and workshop benches, cold rooms and storage areas, retail shelving, bakery and deli cases, reception desks and stairwells. If you prefer a warmer atmosphere, the same family offers
LED strip 24V 2538 9.6W/m IP22 (30K) and
LED strip 24V 2538 9.6W/m IP22 (27K) for dry indoor locations, while colour-changing and tunable options include
LED strip 14.4W/m 24V 72W RGB IP66 and
LED strip 20W/m 24V 100W IP22 CCT. The complete technical PDF spec sheet for this model is available in the Documentation tab — download it before you order your driver and profile.