COB 8mm 320LED DC12/24V CRI80 IP68 Silicone LED Strip

IP68 Fully Waterproof COB LED Strip

This is the fully waterproof version of our popular COB strip, completely encapsulated in UV-resistant silicone for outdoor, wet-area, and underwater applications. Rated for continuous water immersion and harsh weather conditions. Fully silicone-encapsulated for underwater and outdoor use.

This strip is ideal for:

• Building facades, architectural exterior highlights, and outdoor commercial spaces
• Garden pathways, pool surrounds, landscape feature lighting, and outdoor decorative use
• Aluminum profile installations, ceiling details, and architectural feature lighting
• Kitchen cabinets, display cases, furniture accent lighting, and under-shelf illumination

True IP68 Waterproof Protection

The entire strip is fully encapsulated in UV-resistant silicone, creating a complete seal that allows installation in conditions where standard LED strips would fail within weeks. IP68 means:

• Dust-tight — complete dust protection
• Submersible — continuous water immersion beyond 1 meter depth
• Pool-safe — suitable for permanent underwater installation
• Weather-resistant — withstands rain, snow, and UV exposure

Unlike IP65 coated strips that only resist splashes, IP68 strips are fully sealed on all sides and safe for continuous underwater use.

Technical Specifications Explained

Lumen Output (1000 lm/m): At 10W/m with 100-110 lm/W efficacy, this strip delivers approximately 1000 lumens per meter — appropriate for general ambient lighting.

CRI RA80: RA80 meets industry standards for general commercial lighting and provides natural color rendering for most applications. For color-critical environments, consider our RA90 models.

DC12V/24V: Dual voltage design supports both DC12V and DC24V with the same PCB. DC24V is recommended for runs over 3 meters due to lower voltage drop and reduced current draw.

Honest Positioning in Our COB Range

To help you make the right choice:

Model Type	Power	Best For
Slim 3mm/5mm	7-8 W/m	Narrow spaces, accent lighting
Standard 8mm 320-480 LED	10-12 W/m	General commercial use
Double-row 12mm	20 W/m	Bright cove and wall washing
Ultra-high 30mm	40 W/m	Fluorescent replacement

This product positioning: Specialty — Specialty product for specific use cases.

Installation Best Practices

• Seal cut ends with waterproof silicone or IP68-rated end caps
• Use IP68 waterproof connectors for all field connections
• Low voltage only — use DC12V or DC24V drivers
• Install RCD/GFCI for pool and fountain applications
• Allow thermal expansion — do not install under tension

Packaging and Shipping

• Reel length: 5M/10M per reel
• Master carton: 500 meters per carton
• Container capacity: approximately 50,000 meters per 20ft container
• Anti-static packaging with moisture absorbers protects COB chips during transit
• Clear batch labeling for traceability and color bin matching