LED Fiber Optic

Fiber optic star ceiling – what the kit consists of

Fiber optic lighting is the way to a star ceiling: one LED light engine hidden above the ceiling feeds a bundle of thin fibers, and their ends, brought out through the ceiling, shine like stars. There is no electricity and no heat in the ceiling itself – colour, brightness and twinkle are set on the light engine. The kit has three parts: a fiber optic light engine (16, 30 or 50 W), the fibers – on a reel to cut yourself or a ready-made bundle of uniform length – and, for stretch ceilings, Starsky fiber-light pins (packs of 250 and 500 pcs).

How to choose a fiber optic light engine

The number of stars one light engine can feed depends on the fiber diameter: with Ø 1.0 mm an output takes almost half as many fibers as with Ø 0.75 mm. First decide the number of points and the diameter, then the power and the number of outputs:

RGB+CCT or RGBW?

The RGB+CCT light engines (16 W and 30 W) give RGB colours plus white tunable from 2700 K to 6500 K – warm to cool. The RGBW 50 W has a separate cool-white 6500 K channel without colour-temperature adjustment, but the largest capacity on a single output and a wall panel to control it without a phone.

One output or two?

Two outputs mean two bundles from one light engine – handy for a large ceiling or when the fiber routes run in two directions. Both outputs are controlled together, though, and do not form two independent zones: two separately controlled zones need two light engines.

Fiber on a reel or a ready-made bundle?

The Ø 0.75 mm reel holds 2700 m, the Ø 1.0 mm reel 1500 m. Fibers from a reel are cut to the route from the light engine to each point, so every star can have its own length – the choice for ceilings with an irregular layout. A ready-made bundle is 550 fibers Ø 0.75 mm of uniform 4 m length with an end fitting for the light engine: it connects without cutting or preparing the bundle face, provided 4 m reaches from the light engine to the farthest point. One bundle equals the capacity of one 16 W light engine output.

How much fiber to order – an example

Start by measuring the longest route from where the light engine will sit. Example: 550 points × 4 m of fiber = 2200 m, so a 2700 m reel leaves about 500 m spare for trimming and longer routes. With 4 m pieces a Ø 0.75 mm reel yields about 675 fibers, a Ø 1.0 mm reel about 375 (excluding waste and reserve).

Installing a star ceiling in a stretch or suspended ceiling

The light engine is mounted above the ceiling – in a ventilated spot with service access and room to connect the bundle and the power supply (the 30 W and 50 W models have a fan; do not block the vents). The light engines run from a 12 V DC (16 W, 30 W) or 24 V DC (50 W) power supply, never directly from the mains. We recommend a qualified installer.

Frequently asked questions

How many fibers can one light engine feed?

From 550 (16 W, 1 output, Ø 0.75 mm) to 2 × 1400 (30 W, 2 outputs). With Ø 1.0 mm the numbers are lower: 300, 2 × 300, 2 × 700 and 800 for the 50 W.

Fiber optic star ceiling or LED points – what is the difference?

In the fiber optic version a single source hidden above the ceiling does the lighting and the ceiling holds only fiber ends: no electricity, no heat, no electronics in each point. The points are as fine as real stars, and the colour and twinkle of the whole sky change with one remote or in the app.

Can the light engine go in a bathroom or a sauna?

According to the manuals the light engines are indoor devices – they are not installed in damp places or where exposed to water. Ask us before ordering about use in a bathroom or a sauna.

How much does a fiber optic star ceiling cost?

The kit cost is the light engine, the fiber (reel or bundle) and the installation. Current wholesale net prices are on the product pages above; for larger projects we prepare an individual quotation.

Selection for a specific ceiling: add the products to the cart and send a request, or message us on WhatsApp +48 452 902 999. Give the ceiling area and layout, the number of points, the fiber lengths and the control method. You can also use the contact form.