Description
Philips HLS168 High-Voltage LED Strip - 50 m Outdoor IP65
Built for long outdoor runs and clean architectural lines. HLS168 connects directly to AC 220-240 V so there is no external driver. It delivers consistent light for facades, roof eaves, balconies, and exterior coves.
Simple summary:
1) The 50 m roll includes one plug-in power lead and one start connector.
2) If you cut the strip into separate pieces, each separate piece needs its own power lead.
3) To power any extra piece you create, buy the Philips HLS168 Spare Adapter Kit.
1) The 50 m roll includes one plug-in power lead and one start connector.
2) If you cut the strip into separate pieces, each separate piece needs its own power lead.
3) To power any extra piece you create, buy the Philips HLS168 Spare Adapter Kit.
How many adapter kits do I need
Use this rule: number of separate runs minus 1 equals adapter kits to buy. The roll already includes the first plug-in lead.
| One continuous run (no extra cuts) | Buy 0 kits. Use the included plug-in lead. |
| Two separate runs (one cut creates 2 pieces) | Buy 1 kit for the second piece. |
| Three separate runs (two cuts create 3 pieces) | Buy 2 kits for the extra pieces. |
| General case | Runs minus 1 equals kits to buy. |
Important: Outdoor ready refers to the strip IP65 only. The plug, adapter, and connectors are typically IP20 and must be kept dry and protected from the weather. Always seal cut ends and joints as shown in the manual.
Why installers choose HLS168
- Driver free mains operation at 220-240 V for simpler wiring
- 50 m continuous roll for long, tidy lines of light
- Uniform output with CRI >= 80 in 3000 K, 4000 K, and 6500 K
- Cut about every 1 m to size, ideal where low voltage strips suffer voltage drop
- Outdoor ready strip rated IP65 with accessories for neat terminations
What is in the box
1 x 50 m high voltage LED strip roll HLS168. 1 x plug-in power lead. 1 x start connector.
For extra pieces created by cutting, add the Philips HLS168 Spare Adapter Kit for each extra piece.
Specifications for this product
| Model | Philips HLS168 |
| Roll length | 50 m |
| Power | 7.5 W per meter |
| Voltage | AC 220-240 V, driver free |
| Colour temperature options | 3000 K, 4000 K, 6500 K |
| CRI | >= 80 |
| Cut unit | about 1 m segments |
| LED density | about 60 LEDs per meter |
| Ingress protection | Strip IP65. Plug, adapter, and connectors typically IP20 |
| Lifetime | up to 15000 hours |
Installation and safety
- Plan your run. Cut only at the printed cut marks which are about 1 m apart.
- Use the included plug-in lead for the first piece. For any extra pieces, add a Spare Adapter Kit.
- For outdoor use, seal cut ends and all joints as shown in the manual.
- Keep the plug, adapter, and connectors dry. These parts are typically IP20.
- This is a mains voltage product. Use a qualified installer where required.
South Africa delivery and support
Free delivery nationwide on orders over R1000. Ships in 1 to 2 working days. 2 year warranty for domestic use. Local support from The Light Shop.
Free delivery nationwide on orders over R1000. Ships in 1 to 2 working days. 2 year warranty for domestic use. Local support from The Light Shop.