Add warm, indirect light under galley cabinets, along cabin joinery, or beneath a berth. Choose a strip suited to the location, then match it with a power supply that delivers the right voltage for the full run.
Connection wizard
Read the electrical label on your light, then open the matching option below. The paths show the order of components; use the product instructions for terminal connections.
My LED strip says 24 V DC
Protected vessel DC circuit → regulated 24 V constant-voltage supply → compatible strip dimmer (optional) → strip.
On a 12 V vessel, use a suitable 12-to-24 V converter. For a nominal 24 V vessel, confirm that the supply can handle charging voltages and transients. Multiply strip length by watts per metre to estimate the load; divide by 24 to estimate strip-side amps.
My fitting says 350 mA or 700 mA
Protected, manufacturer-approved DC supply → matching constant-current driver → LED fitting.
Choose 89028M for a 350 mA fitting or 89028AM for a 700 mA fitting. Confirm forward voltage, available output power at the actual input voltage, and PWM control compatibility. Keep the IP20 driver dry.
My label is missing or unclear
Leave the lighting disconnected. Ask OEM Nordic and include a photo of the label, the fitting model, and the vessel’s DC voltage.
Choose a ONE Light strip for your yacht
Start with the mounting location and the direction you want the light to travel. These examples use 24 V constant-voltage supplies. Check exposure, mounting, and protection for the whole installation.
4 mm COB · IP20
7843/W
24 V DC · 4 W/m · 3000 K
For narrow, dry joinery, such as a wardrobe reveal or berth trim. The low output is useful for subtle accent lighting.
5 mm ultra-slim · IP20
7823/W
24 V DC · 9.6 W/m · 3000 K
For dry galley cabinets or shelves where a narrow strip needs to provide more useful task light.
Protected strip · IP68
7820W/W
24 V DC · 4.8 W/m · 3000 K
Consider for shaded, sheltered courtesy lighting. ONE Light advises avoiding direct sunlight. Verify suitability for salt spray and use the specified sealing method for ends and joints.
Diffused neon flex · IP66
7841A/W
24 V DC · 10 W/m · 3000 K · 4 × 8 mm
For a continuous line along sheltered trim. Check the emitting face, permitted bend plane and minimum bend radius before routing a curve. Avoid direct sunlight.
I want the light to shine sideways
For a stair riser or cabinet reveal, mount a compatible strip and profile on an inside vertical face so the light washes across the surface and the LEDs stay out of sight. If the strip must lie flat but shine out of its edge, specify a true side-emitting strip. A strip that bends sideways does not necessarily emit light sideways. Contact us to confirm the emitting face from a drawing or sample before cutting a recess.
About IP ratings: An IP rating alone does not establish saltwater, UV, or marine certification. Select cable entries, joints and end seals for the installation; keep IP20 components dry.
Example installations
- Dry galley cabinetry or berth surrounds: ONE Light 7823/W is a slim 3000 K strip rated 24 V DC, 9.6 W/m, IP20. Use it in a dry, protected location. A compatible profile and diffuser can soften the light.
- Shaded cockpit seating or sheltered courtesy lighting: ONE Light 7820W/W is a 3000 K strip rated 24 V DC, 4.8 W/m, IP68. ONE Light says to avoid direct sunlight. Confirm suitability for actual exposure, including salt spray. The strip’s IP rating alone does not establish saltwater suitability or the rating of the finished installation.
- Recessed accent spots in a dry cabin: Choose a fitting rated for 350 mA or 700 mA and match its forward voltage and power to the driver’s limits at the actual input voltage.
Two ways to power your lighting
24 V LED strips: Use a regulated 24 V DC constant-voltage supply suitable for the vessel. A 12 V system needs a suitable 12-to-24 V converter. On a nominal 24 V vessel, have the installer account for charging voltages and transients. For dimming, use a compatible 24 V constant-voltage strip dimmer.
Constant-current LED fittings: Choose the 89028M (350 mA) or 89028AM (700 mA) to match the fitting. Both are PWM dimmable and IP20, for dry, protected spaces. Follow ONE Light’s input supply and dimming instructions. Do not connect a 24 V constant-voltage strip to either driver’s output. See the ONE Light driver catalogue.
Plan and install a strip run
- Calculate the load. A 2 m galley run of 7823/W draws 19.2 W (0.8 A at 24 V). A 3 m run of 7820W/W draws 14.4 W (0.6 A at 24 V). These are strip-side loads; allow appropriate supply headroom and size wiring and protection for the actual circuit.
- Plan the cable route and protection. Isolate power before work. Have a qualified marine electrician select the cable, fuse or breaker, and protected connection points based on the vessel, cable length, and voltage drop. See the marine DC wire sizing guide.
- Cut and mount the strip. Cut only at marked points: every 5 cm for 7823/W and 10 cm for 7820W/W. Use a compatible profile or clips. Where water exposure is possible, follow the manufacturer’s sealing instructions for cut ends, cable entries, and joints.
- Test before closing the joinery. Check polarity, brightness along the run, and dimming. Keep the supply, fuse, and connections accessible for service.
These examples cover accent and task lighting. Use purpose-approved fixtures for navigation and other safety lighting.
Planning a yacht refit? Request a quote from OEM Nordic. Include your vessel’s DC voltage, the length and location of each lighting run, and whether you want dimming.