RibbonFlex Pro™ LED Tape Lighting - Lee Valley Tools

RibbonFlex Pro LED Tape Lighting 

RibbonFlex Pro LED Tape Lighting 

We’ve been looking at LED lighting 

systems for a few years and none have 

met our quality and ease-of-use criteria 

– until now. This well-made system has 

the best color consistency and uniformity 

of any LED lighting we have tested. It is 

also straightforward to connect and 

install, requiring no special skills or tools. 

Suitable for both accent and task lighting, 

it lets you add lighting exactly where you 

want it. The LED tape is thin and narrow, 

has a peel-and-stick backing for easy 

mounting, and can be cut to length using 

ordinary scissors. System connections 

are made without soldering, using quickconnectors. 

Since the system uses 12 

volts (after the power supply), it is safe to 

handle and more energy efficient than 

conventional lighting. A well-designed 

system, it’s as close to plug-and-play as 

you can achieve with custom lighting. All 

components are CSA, cETL or cUL listed. 

Easy to Install 

Cut to Size – Cut to length 

with scissors. 

Connect with Ease – Use 

quick-connectors to join strips 

and power wires. 

Peel and Stick – The 3M 

adhesive backing lets you stick 

the tape to virtually any clean, 

smooth surface. 

• Ultra thin and flexible – low profile enables mounting in compact spaces 

• Long-life Everlight LEDs – operate using less energy than traditional 

lights, and generate little heat 

• Outstanding light output, high color accuracy and color consistency 

• No damaging ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR) radiation 

• Wide 120° beam angle and smooth, even light distribution 

• 12V DC operation – low voltage, safe and shock-free 

• Wide range of components, switches, dimmers and controllers 

• An excellent retrofit lighting option for RVs and boats 

Easy to Configure – The simplest set-up using white LEDs needs only: 

A light strip 

plus 

A 12V power supply 

Works where other lighting simply can’t

White LED Lights 

An excellent way to add accent lighting in a cove, 

recess or under a shelf, valance or kick plate; it 

can even be used as task lighting with higher 

density (more LEDs per metre) tape lighting. 

STEP 1: Select a Light Density 

30 White LEDs per metre (9 LEDs per foot) 



Warm White LED Tape Light Kits 

While all our tape lighting strips and connectors are 

available separately to let you order exactly what you 

want, the best value is with these tape kits, since they 

are pre-assembled economically at the factory and 

come with connectors for joining additional lengths 

of tape. Each kit supplies 8И (2.5m) of tape light, presoldered 

with a 48Й wire lead for connection to a 

power supply, a splice connector for in-line strip-tostrip 

connections, a wire-lead connector to extend 

two sections around corners, plus two wire support 

clips and installation instructions. To join multiple 

kits, cut the pre-soldered 48Й wire lead from any tape 

being linked to the first and use the included splice 

connector to create a continuous run of lighting. 

The light strips are backed with a high-tack peeland-stick 

adhesive, and can be cut to length 

(every 4Й for the 30 LED/m, 2Й for 60 LED/m and 

1Й for the 120 LED/m). All produce a warm white 

STEP 2: Select a Low-Voltage Power Supply 

21/4Й 

6 watt 

15 watt 

30 watt 

4Й 

60 watt 

light (about 3000K color temperature) and require a 

12V power supply with enough wattage to suit the 

application. While not required, a dimmer is available 

separately. 1+ 3+ 

00U41.01 8И (2.5m), 30 LED/m Kit $24.90 $22.40 



* Based on full-power brightness, the lengths 

shown are totals for LED tape lighting; do not 

include connecting wires in your calculations. 

Maximum White LED Tape Lengths* 

LED 

Density 

(LEDs/m) 

6 Watt 

00U41.81 

$14.95 

15 Watt 

00U41.82 

$21.50 

30 Watt 

00U41.83 

$26.50 

Straight run: powered at one end 30 7И (2.1m) 24И (7.3m) 48И (14.6m) 

Power 

Supply 

LEDs shown actual size 

Center-feed/Loop-back: powered from center or 

from both ends 

Power 

Supply 

2Й 

1Й 

Warm White LED Tape Light by the Foot 

If you don’t want to use a kit, the tape is available by the 

foot, but you will need to buy wiring and connectors separately. 

By-the-foot lighting is an economical option when 

adding a short length of lighting to a kit. For example, if 

you need 10И of lighting, instead of buying two 8И kits, order 

one 8И kit plus another 2И of lighting and use a splice 

connector to join the light strips. 1+ 10+ 25+ 

00U41.02 1И (30cm), 30 LED/m, ea. $3.45 $3.10 $2.80 



How To Get Started 

For the most basic set-ups, you just need an LED 

lighting kit in the desired density and a power 

supply. You may wish to add a dimmer. 

Power 

Supply 

Well suited for decorative lighting such as above cabinets, 

in coves or on tray ceilings, where ambience is the primary 

purpose of the lighting. 

A good all-around solution for accent lighting and lower brightness 

task lighting such as under cabinets and in toe-kick areas. 

Its greater LED density provides brighter illumination and a more 

seamless glow. 

Provides a brightness level suitable for task lighting. Also useful 

for accent lighting to be installed very close to an adjacent surface, 

since the high LED density provides the most seamless illumination 

(no hot spots). 

Each kit contains: 

8И tape light with 48Й wire lead, 

splice, wire lead connector 

plus two wire supports. 

Each low-voltage power supply comes pre-wired with a 60Й (1.5m) AC cord with plug end for use in a standard 120V outlet. 

The 12V output is equipped with a color coded red/black wire connected to a removable terminal block for connection to 

your LED tape lights. Choosing a power supply is determined by the length of tape lighting being used, 

its LED density and how the lighting will be configured. 

A straight-run layout (using single or multiple strips in series) powers only one end of the LED strip. 

For longer runs of tape, center-feed or loop-back layouts reduce the effects of voltage drop, producing 

more consistent brightness and color over the length of the strip. A center-feed layout powers two equal 

legs of tape lighting from a central position; a loop-back layout powers both ends of the LED tape simultaneously 

(e.g., for room perimeter cove lighting). For array layouts, where several unequal lengths of 

tape are to be powered from the same supply, consult the power supply chart on our website. 

60 3.3И (1m) 10.5И (3.2m) 24И (7.3m) 

120 LED/m kit 

shown. 

60 Watt 

00U41.84 

$42.50 

120 1.6И (0.5m) 4.9И (1.5m) 13.1И (4m) 16.4И (5m) 

30 18И (5.5m) 46И (14m) 96И (29.2m) 

60 9И (2.75m) 20И (6m) 48И (14.6m) 

120 9.85И (3m) 26.2И (8m)

Manual 

dimmer 

Touchpad dimmer 

Need a Dimmer? 

LED Dimmer Switch 

To let you fully control the light intensity, you may 

wish to add a dimmer to your LED lighting. Wired 

between the power supply and white LED tape 

lighting, this dimmer has a rotary knob to manually 

adjust the light intensity from 0 to 100%. It can be 

surface mounted using screws or installed in a standard 

switch box (not supplied) recessed into a wall, 

useful where the power supply and wiring to the 

LED lighting are to be hidden within a wall. 

Project Examples 

To help you visualize what you might need for 

your specific project, we’ve developed a few 

custom lighting scenarios. 

Note: For any of these scenarios, 

consider adding a dimmer 

Scenario One 

Shelf Lighting 

3’×5’ wide shelves 

Warm White: 

Using 30 LED/m white tape: $78.10 

• 2 К 00U41.01 kit, 30 LED/m – 8И (2.5m) white 

• 1 К 00U41.82 15W power supply 

• 1 К 00U41.36 flat ribbon wire, 26.2И (8m) 22 ga. 

Layout configuration: straight run 

Power 

Supply 

Color: 

Using 30 LED/m RGB tape: $154.90 

• 2 К 00U41.51 kit, 30 LED/m – 8И (2.5m) RGB 

• 1 К 00U41.96 custom color controller/light mixer 


• 1 К 00U41.66 fl at ribbon wire, 26.2И (8m) 22 ga. 

Layout configuration: straight run 

When mounting under a cabinet or shelf with no lip to hide the 

light strip, create a visual barrier by using trim strip molding 

mounted in front of the light strip. 

3' 2' 

Tape 

light strip 

5' 

5' 

The dimmer is also available in a version with a 

wireless touchpad wall switch for remote operation 

from up to 100И away. The touchpad, with 

increment, decrement and on/off buttons, 

recesses into a hole cut into a wall or cabinet and 

is secured using adhesive (not supplied). The 

touchpad operates using an included type 23A 

(12V) battery. Each wireless dimmer is available 

preprogrammed to operate on either a unique or 

like channel. Dimmers using unique channels 

allow you to independently dim lighting in separate 

areas of the same building. Dimmers using 

like channels let you simultaneously dim lighting 

in multiple areas using the same 

wireless keypads. As such, if you 

want to operate several dimmers 

in an area simultaneously, order 

dimmers that are channelled 

alike. For separate zone lighting 

control, order dimmers with 

unique channels. 

Touchpad can 

be recessed into 

a hole cut into a 

wall or cabinet. 

00U41.93 Manual $21.50 

00U41.91 w/Touchpad, Unique Channel $34.50 

00U41.92 w/Touchpad, Channelled Alike $34.50 

Did you know? 

LED lighting strips can be 

used in the interior of a boat 

or RV. Durable and energy 

efficient, the strip’s narrow 

profile lets it fit where other lighting won’t. Instead 

of using an AC to DC power adapter, you simply 

connect the wiring to a 12V battery source. 

Scenario Two 

Under-Cabinet Lighting 

12’ Galley Kitchen 

Warm White: 

Using 120 LED/m white tape: $138.20 

• 1 К 00U41.07 kit, 120 LED/m – 8И (2.5m) white 

• 4 К 00U41.08 1И (30cm), 120 LED/m (sold by the foot) 



Layout configuration: simple straight run 

Power 

Supply 

Color: 

Using 60 LED/m RGB tape: $181.40 


• 4 К 00U41.55 1И (30cm), 60 LED/m (sold by the foot) 




Layout configuration: simple straight run 

Connections Legend 

6' 

Splice 

Mounting too 

close to lip 

may create 

an undesired 

shadow. 

Wire lead 

to wire 

2' 

When planning an installation, keep in 

mind that in addition to the 8И kits, you 

can always buy extra lengths of lighting 

by the foot. For example, if you need 

10И of lighting, instead of buying two 

8Иkits with more lighting than you need, 

just order an 8И kit plus another 2И of 

lighting; a splice connector can be used 

to join the light lengths for a continuous 

run of lighting. 

4' 

Splice connector 

RibbonFlex 

Pro has a 

wide 120° 

beam 

angle.

RGB LED Lights 

With red, green and blue LED chipsets, these light 

strips are used with a color controller to produce 

a near endless array of colors (plus variations of 

white), making them exceptionally versatile for 

creative lighting. 

STEP 1: Select a Light Density 

30 RGB (Color) LEDs per metre (9 LEDs per foot) 

LEDs shown actual size 

How To Get Started 

For the most basic set-ups, you just need an RGB 

LED lighting kit in the desired density, a color 

controller and a power supply. 

A good choice for indirect accent lighting. 

60 RGB (Color) LEDs per metre (18 LEDs per foot) 

RGB (Color) LED Tape Light Kits 

While all our tape lighting strips and connectors are 

available separately to let you order exactly what 

you want, the best value is with these tape kits, 

since they are pre-assembled economically at the 

factory and come with connectors for joining additional 

lengths of tape. Each kit supplies 8И (2.5m) of 

tape light, pre-soldered with a 48Й wire lead for 

connection to a power supply, a splice connector 

for in-line strip-to-strip connections, a wire-lead 

connector to extend two sections around corners, 

plus two wire support clips and installation instructions. 

To join multiple kits, cut the pre-soldered 48Й 

wire lead from any tape being linked to the first and 

use the included splice connector to create a 

continuous run of lighting. Each light strip is 

backed with a high-tack peel-and-stick adhesive, 

and can be cut to length (every 4Й for the 30 LED/m 

and 2Й for 60 LED/m). All RGB tape lighting requires 

a color controller for blending the red, green and blue 

LEDs into a custom color. A 12V power supply with 

enough wattage to suit the application is also 

required. 1+ 3+ 

00U41.51 8И (2.5m), 30LED/m Kit $48.50 $43.65 


RGB LED Tape Light by the Foot 

If you don’t want to use a kit, the tape is available by the 

foot, but you will need to buy wiring and connectors separately. 

By-the-foot lighting is an economical option when 

adding a short length of lighting to a kit. For example, if 

you need 10И of lighting, instead of buying two 8И kits, order 

one 8И kit plus another 2И of lighting and use a splice 

connector to join the light strips. 1+ 10+ 25+ 



STEP 2: Select a Color Controller 

Touchpad can 

be recessed into a hole 

cut into a wall or cabinet. 

The custom color controller/light mixer 

allows for a near-endless range of 

static colors and brightness levels. 

Custom color 

controller/light mixer 

25-color wireless controller 

Below: just a small sampling of colors that can be produced with the color controllers. 

4Й 

2Й 

Provides brighter illumination and a more seamless output 

(given the greater density of LEDs). Can also be used for 

lower-brightness task lighting when set to white. 

60 LED/m kit 

shown. 

Each kit contains: 

8И tape light with 48Й wire 

lead, splice, wire lead connector 

plus two wire supports. 

RGB Color Controllers 

All RGB LED tape lighting requires a color controller to blend the red, green and blue 

LEDs into a custom color. Two models are available. 

The custom color controller/light mixer allows for a near-endless range of static 

colors and brightness levels. A separate dial controls the intensity of each color for 

precise control over the color mix. It can also be set to output white light. It is an 

excellent choice for anyone wanting to create a specific color. 

The 25-color wireless controller, with remote touchpad, controls the lighting from 

up to 100И away. It has an on/off switch and buttons to cycle through or dim the preprogrammed 

static colors, which also include variations of white. Additionally, it has 

nine pre-programmed settings, with speed control, that control dynamic color 

changing effects. The touchpad, which operates using an included type 23A (12V) 

battery, can be recessed into a hole cut into a wall or cabinet and secured using adhesive 

(not supplied). The wireless controller comes pre-paired with a remote touchpad 

to operate on either a unique or like channel. Controllers using unique channels allow 

you to independently operate lights in separate areas of the same building. Controllers 

using like channels let you simultaneously operate* lights in multiple areas using the 

same wireless keypads. As such, if you want to operate several controllers in an area 

simultaneously, order controllers that are channelled alike. For separate zone lighting 

control, order controllers with unique channels. 

00U41.96 Custom Color Controller/Light Mixer $18.50 

00U41.94 25-Color Wireless Controller, Unique Channel $42.50 

00U41.95 25-Color Wireless Controller, Channelled Alike $42.50 

*When multiple RGB controllers are operated using 

channelled alike wireless touchpads, note that only static 

colors can be controlled or synchronized. Dynamic 

color changing effects will not operate in synchronicity.

Project Example 

RGB lighting strips can be used anywhere standard white 

light can be used. Fully dimmable to let you control its 

intensity, it is an excellent choice for soft accent lighting. 

Colored back-lighting Flat-Panel TV 

Using 30 LED/m RGB for ambient illumination: $97.30 

40Й fl at-panel TV using 30 LED/m RGB for ambient illumination 




• 2 К 00U41.61 RGB wire lead connector 

Layout configuration: 

Straight run 

Power 

Supply 

STEP 3: Select a Low-Voltage Power Supply 

Each low-voltage power supply comes pre-wired with a 60Й (1.5m) AC cord with plug end for use in a standard 

120V outlet. The 12V output is equipped with a color coded red/black wire connected to a removable terminal 

block for connection to your LED tape lights. Choosing a power supply is determined by the length of tape 

lighting being used, its LED density and how the lighting will be configured. For RGB tape, a straight-run 

layout using single or multiple strips in series powered only at one end of the LED strip allows the 

longest lengths of tape to be used. Other configurations are possible. A center-feed layout powers 

two equal legs of tape lighting from a central position, a loop-back layout has both ends of 

the LED tape powered simultaneously, and an array layout powers several unequal 

lengths of tape from one end. For more information on these alternative layouts, 

consult the power supply chart on our website. 

* Based on full-power brightness, the lengths 

shown are totals for LED tape lighting; do not 

include connecting wires in your calculations. 

Maximum RGB LED Tape Lengths* 

LED 

Density 

(LEDs/m) 

15 Watt 

00U41.82 

$21.50 

30 Watt 

00U41.83 

$26.50 

60 Watt 

00U41.84 

$42.50 

Straight run: powered at one end 30 6.6И (2m) 16.4И (5m) 32.8И (10m) 

40Й 

Colored LEDs add a unique 

ambiance to your room. 

16Й 

Color controller 

Back view 

31Й 

31Й 

16Й 

43/4Й 

Wire lead connector 

Side view 

LED strip 

mounted on 

corner bracket 

(double-sided adhesive 

tape used to secure 

bracket to TV back). 

15 watt 

30 watt 

Power 

Supply 

60 7И (2.1m) 16.4И (5m) 

60 watt 

Need More Connectors or Wire? 

LED Connectors and Wire 

If you are joining multiple strips of lighting, you may need more connectors and wire 

than are included in the kits. White and RGB connectors are not the same; white LED 

tape light uses two-conductor wires and connectors, while RGB LED tape light 

requires special four-conductor wires and connectors. 

LED Connectors and Wire White RGB 

Splice Connector 00U41.32 $ .70 00U41.62 $ .80 

Wire Lead Connector 00U41.31 $ 1.20 00U41.61 $ 1.90 

Wire Support Clip 00U41.33 $ .20 00U41.33 $ .20 

22 ga. Flat Ribbon Wire, 8m (26.2И) 00U41.36 $ 6.80 00U41.66 $ 12.90 

22 ga. In-Wall Wire, 8m (26.2И) 00U41.37 $ 8.60 00U41.67 $ 15.50 

18 ga. Standard Wire, 8m (26.2И) 00U41.35 $ 8.60 

Connection Examples 

WHITE 

Splice connector: used to join two light strips 

for a continuous run of lighting. 

RGB 

Splice 

Wire lead 

Wire lead connector: for running 

tape light around a corner, or to connect 

adjacent strips. You can cut the 

wire in half, producing two wire leads 

with connectors that can be joined 

with a length of wire, useful when 

extending power wires or connecting 

tape light in another area. 

To make longer “jumper” cables. Cut a wire lead 

connector in half to create two wire leads that can be 

joined to longer wires to extend power wires or connect 

separate strips of lighting. 

Wire lead to wire 

Wire support clip 

In-wall 

In-wall 

Ribbon 

Wire support clips: a simple wire 

holder with an adhesive backing. 

Ribbon 

22 gauge wire: a 26.2И (8m) roll in two formats: flat ribbon wire, 

In-wall 

for most applications, and in-wall rated (with a PVC jacket), for 

use when the wire will be hidden inside a wall. 

18 gauge ribbon wire: (for use with white LED’s only): supplied as a 26.2И (8m) roll. A good 

choice to reduce voltage drop when using longer runs of wire. You can generally run about twice 

the length of 18 gauge over 22 gauge wire. For example, if your 60 LED per metre tape is 12' 

long, the maximum wire length from the ribbon tape to the power supply is 10' using 22 gauge 

and 20' using 18 gauge.

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