Do you want to know why LED strips dim over time?
If your LED strips are losing brightness along the entire strip, this could be due to two possible issues:
1) The input voltage to the LED strip has dropped below the designed voltage.
To determine which of these two issues is causing the problem, first check the input voltage at the point where the LED strip connects to the power supply (i.e., the first pair of copper pads).
If the input voltage here is below the expected voltage (for example, 10V for a 12V LED strip), there is likely an issue with the power supply or a loose/corroded connection between the LED strip and the power supply.
The good news is that your LED strip is likely still in good condition, and simply correcting the wiring or replacing the power supply will resolve the problem.
2) The LEDs themselves are losing brightness
If in the first test you determined that the LED strips are receiving the full designed input voltage (for example, 12V for a 12V system) but you still notice a drop in brightness, there may be a serious problem with the LED strip.
LEDs are generally designed to last over 50,000 hours, but some lower-quality products may cut corners in design and manufacturing, leading to premature failure. In such cases, your only option may be to replace the LED strip entirely.
At LCE, we specialize in linear lighting, decorative lighting, and many other LED solutions.
Contact us for more information and we will help you with your project.
