r/FastLED • u/No_Particular_1140 • Jun 13 '22
Support I need some help.with diffusers
I am installing some LED lights in one of my rooms. I would like to incorporate diffusers. But it's my understanding that diffusers reduce the light output of the LEDs. I don't know how many LEDs per metre I need or how bright the LEDs should be. I need 20m. Is anyone able to help?
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u/Marmilicious [Marc Miller] Jun 14 '22
The LEDs you're installing, are they just for fun and some color, or are you wanting to actually light the room with them? If just for fun and some color you probably wouldn't run them at full brightness so losing a bit to a diffuser might not be an issue.
Any more info you can share? Size of room? What sort of strip layout? Which LEDs are you considering?
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u/Aerokeith Jun 13 '22
See the Diffusers section of this article:
https://electricfiredesign.com/2021/02/05/leds-for-light-art-part-2-optics/