Many times we would like additional lighting but we do not need anything bright or glaring. What we need is subtle lighting that can draw attention to a specific area or item. The last thing we need is a large fixture with a long cord. A Led light rope may be just what you need in these circumstances.

Light ropes is what we call a variety of different accent lights which work as a tube rather than a single fixture. Usually a light rope will have several half watt micro bulbs which are encased in a flexible resin tube. These tubes can either be clear or colored. Light ropes are safe for use inside and outside and can be used to give gentle accent lighting that you need.

They are available in both 120 volt and 12 volt styles. One of the greatest things about light ropes is that the small bulbs will not need to be replaced during the life of the light rope. Most good light ropes have been designed to last for 35,000 hours. This means that you will have many, many years of use even if you use them every day for several hours.

The light bulbs within the rope are most often placed around one inch apart and will produce around six watts per foot of light rope. To equal the light of a 60 watt bulb you will need around ten feet of light rope. The tubes stay cool to the touch and will not create a fire hazard. Light ropes can be hung almost anyplace. They can highlight your cabinets, shelves, and bookcases when used indoors.

They also do a wonderful job of lighting up dark cabinets, hallways, and closets. There are those that like to place them around doorways and windows for a special effect. They can make moving around your home safer if they are placed along a stairway or around stairs. For exterior use you can put your light ropes around steps, decks, and paths for ambience and security. Read about rope lights in vehicles.

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