WaA257 Posted October 15, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 15, 2015 Finally, after three years in the new residence, I am getting ready to have some new display cases built in my display area. At my old house I had store type display cases with fluorescent lighting but I understand this is bad for relics. I am thinking about LED strip lighting. Does anyone on here have any experience with this type in their cases? Will it be bright enough? I'm looking at constructing a 16ft long x 7ft high by 2ft deep case with sliding glass doors. Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 15, 2015 Share #2 Posted October 15, 2015 Dave has an outstanding topic on LED strip lighting...I have used it myself and am quite happy with it... http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/210813-using-led-lighting-in-a-new-display/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 15, 2015 Share #3 Posted October 15, 2015 I've always thought this flat style of strip lighting was a good idea. I would also put a light shining down from the top of the cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted October 15, 2015 Share #4 Posted October 15, 2015 Here is an idea demonstrating light installation in the forward part of the top of a case so the front of whatever you are displaying is illuminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted November 28, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 28, 2015 For those unable to perform the above excellent suggestions, there are many available sleeves and sheets to protect artifacts from unfiltered ultra violet flourescent light exposure, too: http://www.encapsulite.com/graphic-arts-darkroom-safelights-sleeves-for-fluorescent-lamps-p-100240.html#1-YToyOntzOjQ6ImdyaWQiO2k6MDtzOjE1OiJleHRlbmRlZGxpc3RpbmciO2k6MDt9 They work well, and last a fairly long time (5-10+ years or so?), but are not AS safe as low light levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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