Gun safe lighting??

[rstews]

I'm setting up a new gun safe and want to add inside lights. I have 120 volt ac power inside. I was thinking LED strips down each side with a switch on the door or motion sensor. Any experience or suggestions?

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[Kruel J]

LED strips are a great idea. With a magnetic switch (RV steps use a magnetic switch to open and close when the door opens and closes).

 

[Intention]

Or a bit extreme I guess, but I can unlock and find anything in my safe no lighting needed.

 

[teflon6string]

Take this from a guy who just crawled out from under the sink replacing a faucet...

I got a few of these at Harbor Freight for tool bags, vehicles, etc. They're magnetic and stick to the door of most gun safes/storage lockers too. $3.49 today, I think I grabbed mine at $2.49 on sale. Worth every penny either way.

Portable Worklight & Flashlight - 27 LED Light Flashlight

 

[rstews]

Thanks for the replys. Where can I buy the LED's or a kit?

 

[Kruel J]

Universal LED Light Strip, White - Dometic LED2001ACR.WW - Patio Lights - Camping World

This kit is white only with remote.

 

[robbijer]

I picked up a two pack of led strips at Costco, they are battery powered and motion activated so they come on when the door opens and auto turn off. I think they were less than $20 and work pretty good.

 

[Kruel J]

I picked up a two pack of led strips at Costco, they are battery powered and motion activated so they come on when the door opens and auto turn off. I think they were less than $20 and work pretty good.

Linky? That sounds like a great deal!

 

[robbijer]

I bought them in store, I doubt they are on their web site

 

[mosinguy1]

Wow I must be cheap, we just put a battery powered push light Maybe 2 bucks.

 

[rstews]

I like cheap but I figure I have a power cord inside already might as well go with ac powered lights.

 

[rstews]

Again, thanks for all the input!

 

[sknoch]

I just bought a kit from lite tech auto and while I have not installed it yet, I am very impressed. The kit comes wit everything you need including a door switch. You can run them on either 110 or battery power. You can find them at LED Gun Safe Light System

 

[coop44]

a mirror ball and a strobe, to give it that 80's disco feel

 

[SPHBS]

Got one of these from IKEA.

Took about 10 minutes to install with some velcro.

DIODER LED 4-piece light strip set - IKEA

 

[teflon6string]

Good idea with the push light. Dollar Tree has them if you don't mind the Lucky Charms shapes... pink hearts, yellow moons, etc.

 

[oknow]

Mini christmas lights work good and also you don't need a dehumidifier if you leave them on all the time

 

[cpy911]

I bought LED light strips off EBay. With some soldering and wiring all of the lights are hidden under the shelving. The whole thing lights up inside. I used a toggle switch and turn it on and off manually. Works ok. Best $30 I spent and was a fun project.

 

[dusty]

[]Sylvania Mosaic LED. from Costco $29.........12V... strips w/3m tape 3/8 in wide, 1/8 in thick....remote to change colors and brightness.
easy install...Ill post a pic later...........A+++.....runs on 110 v

 

[rstews]

I bought LED light strips off EBay. With some soldering and wiring all of the lights are hidden under the shelving. The whole thing lights up inside. I used a toggle switch and turn it on and off manually. Works ok. Best $30 I spent and was a fun project.

This is what I considering. Just going to run strips down the sides behind the front frame of the safe so they shine into the shelves. Maybe put a door activated or motion activated switch on them. Have to practice up on my soldering though