DIY pantry lighting

[RiaX]

So need to light up the pantry can't see what's in this damned cupboard any ideas ?

Got the fridge to the left which has a power point behind it so can run some power there.

Was thinking of using LED strips in a diffusing casing.

 

[Ferog]

Check builders I think they have such LED strips that you could easily modify.

 

[WaxLyrical]

How about an LED with batteries.

 

[WAslayer]

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[MidnightZA]

I would use a 12V power supply. Some 12V LEDs and an alarm magnetic contact. When you open the door, all the LEDs should light up.
Quite a cheap and simple solution.

 

[RiaX]

How about an LED with batteries.View attachment 1227212

Tried that doesn't work well long term

I also want the lighting on the top so I can see what's in the back

 

[swim]

I would use a 12V power supply. Some 12V LEDs and an alarm magnetic contact. When you open the door, all the LEDs should light up.
Quite a cheap and simple solution.

That but would put a sensor so when you walk in the pantry it switches on.

 

[upup]

I have a 12 volt power supply somewhere, with a bed lamp switch fitted with a glue gun, then led strips on top of each. Those 5 meter one cut into strips. Wife loves it

 

[RiaX]

I have a 12 volt power supply somewhere, with a bed lamp switch fitted with a glue gun, then led strips on top of each. Those 5 meter one cut into strips. Wife loves it

How did you wire it ?

 

[upup]

from a plug, little cable goes via bed side switch , this switch is inside the pantry, glued. Then wire go to 12 volt power supply /led driver. I then place led strips on the roof of each shelf with a piece of twin flex, glue gun everything. connect to power supply output.

 

[upup]

Light not showing to bright on camera

 

[3WA]

So need to light up the pantry can't see what's in this damned cupboard any ideas ?

Got the fridge to the left which has a power point behind it so can run some power there.

Was thinking of using LED strips in a diffusing casing.

You might be running low on Tinkies. Better stock up.

 

[RiaX]

You might be running low on Tinkies. Better stock up.

4 boxes R100 @ makro super cheap

 

[lexor]

So need to light up the pantry can't see what's in this damned cupboard any ideas ?

Got the fridge to the left which has a power point behind it so can run some power there.

Was thinking of using LED strips in a diffusing casing.

@RiaX

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[RiaX]

Thanks I had those weren't happy with it.