In this section you will find technical help, installation guidance, and knowledge articles to support your projects. From cable distance calculations to controller setup and LED strip installation tips, our knowledge base is designed to give installers and customers quick access to reliable information.

Why Your LED Wall Dimmer Cannot Handle Bigger LED Loads — And the Simple Module That Fixes It

Many LED wall dimmers cannot handle the load of large LED strip installations. This article explains why overload happens and how a phase-cut dimming extension module allows your existing dimmer to control much bigger LED loads safely and reliably.

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Luxury Jewellery Display Lighting – High CRI COB and SMD LED Strip Comparison for Gold and Diamond Showcases

Discover how to achieve perfect jewellery display lighting with Hi-Line Lighting’s high CRI COB and SMD LED strips. Compare the performance of our powerful 528 LED/m COB and ultra-bright 700 LED/m SMD options for gold and diamond showcases.

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How to Control LED Strips with WiFi, RF and DMX512

Looking for a way to link wireless control with professional DMX lighting? The HL-WT-DMX-S WiFi & RF DMX512 Controller bridges app, voice and RF remotes with DMX decoders. Ideal for synchronised LED strip projects where you want smart convenience without giving up DMX reliability. ? Discover more about the HL-WT-DMX-S and how it can simplify your next lighting project.

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Advanced RGB and Tunable White LED Control with Lutron Systems

Lutron RA3, RadioRA 2, and HomeWorks are superb control platforms. For single-colour and simple dimming, their standard outputs suffice. For RGB, RGBW, tunable white, or RGB+CCT projects, adding a DMX512 gateway unlocks the flexibility to integrate Hi-Line’s advanced LED drivers and lighting solutions - giving your clients the professional finish they expect.

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Why LED Strips Are Not Recommended for Poolside Environments

Why LED Strips Are Not Recommended for Poolside Environments

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LED Lighting in Shower Niches: Why IP68 Strips Are the Safer Choice

Shower niches are always exposed to water and condensation. Profiles like HL-ALU009-2M can be used, but they are not sealed and require silicone to make them waterproof. Over time, condensation can still collect inside, causing discolouration or mould. A better approach is to install an IP68 LED strip directly onto a clean tiled surface, with access for future replacement.

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General Guidance – LED Strips, Drivers, Dimmers & Sensors

This guide explains how to choose LED strips, drivers, dimmers, and sensors for common applications such as shower niches, coving, and wardrobes. It covers product references, installation notes, and driver loading guidance to make selection easier

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Maximum Cable Distance for CAT5e with DMX-512 RGBW Constant Current 700mA Controllers

Learn how to calculate the maximum cable distance when using CAT5e cable with RGBW spotlights on DMX-512 constant current 700mA controllers.

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