Lights for Detolf
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You guys with super pimped-out Detolfs should think about posting them to Ikea Hackers. The Detolf is sadly underrepresented on the site and you could really show off your work to a different audience.
Real nice stuff!! 
I've been experimenting with colored Ikea Dioder LED's... I think they are amazing... I love that I can combine different colors on the same shelves to create different looks...
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My Detolf Set-up...
keysta75
Super Freak
that empty space is for my 89 Batman. I can't wait.
TotalDominAsian
Super Freak
Depends on what? I'm thinking about driving the 8 hours round trip to pick up my first detolfs... but not sure how to go about lighting them.
dsokyra
Super Freak
I used two pucks on each shelf...
dsokyra
Super Freak
Personal preference.
The strips will give you more light, and wider light, but I prefer the pucks. I like the light coming from a smaller more spotlight-like source.
I used two pucks on each shelf...
Very nice, I like the black back you have on there.
Also, great job on concealing the wires. Must have been quite a chore with 8 pucks!
I have the DIODER from Ikea. Must say that I'm at quite a loss regarding the wires. Could really use some advice as to how to hide them...
Mr. EcKo
OG Freak
Use small zip ties (tie wraps) - You can get them almost any where .
Run the wires along the metal rods that support the glass shelf . Zip them at each end
Yea, I noticed that on some of the pics. I'm also thinking of running the wires in from the bottom, instead of through the hole in the top. Should give a better result, I'd imagine...
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Personal preference.
The strips will give you more light, and wider light, but I prefer the pucks. I like the light coming from a smaller more spotlight-like source.
Very nice, I like the black back you have on there.
Also, great job on concealing the wires. Must have been quite a chore with 8 pucks!
I agree, what type of backing did you use, and did you put a mirror under each shelf?
Why don't you just turn it upside down so the hole is at the bottom?
EnzoGorlomi
Freaked Out
what did you do to get the black back for detolf?
dsokyra
Super Freak
I used black foam board and taped to the back, outside the glass...if you put it on the inside it looks bad...I used pvc pipe spray painted black to conceal the wires
EnzoGorlomi
Freaked Out
thanks dsokrya! but where did you run the wires out of the detolf? throught the top hole?
dsokyra
Super Freak
Nope, I drilled two holes through the bottom.
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