We all love and enjoy a well-lit house with good lighting, which can lighten up our mood. LED strip lights have been quite popular for a while now. It's not only awesome ambient light but also a great solution for home or party decoration. Even though the light strips are so easy to install, some people still feel confused when they want to remove the over-length or add the extensions to their original light strip. Here's a short video guide below:
Step 1, measure the length of strip you need. Double confirm the length for installation before making the cut.
Step 2, select the correct connectors as you need. There are many kinds of connectors for your choice.
* Most of our Novostella strip lights use 10mm 4-pin connectors.
Step 3, find the cut line on the strip’s copper dots, then cut the LED strip apart with scissors.
* The line is the only place you can safely cut the strip. If you cut anywhere else, some of the LEDs won’t work.
Step 4, connect the strips with 4-pin 10mm connectors. Open the clip from one side of the connector, and put the LED strip in to the connector. Make sure you put the "+" and "-" correctly. (Be sure not force too hard and damage the clip.)
Step 5, close the clip and have a test. Pressing down on the clip until it latches, and then you can power on the strip and have a test to see whether the connection works or not.
See, it's very easy to cut and reconnect, right? After you get these tips, you can DIY your room and have more fun with our strip lights easily.
BTW, for the RGB strip lights, you can search "5050 4 pin 10mm connectors"; while for the tunable white strip lights, you can search "3528 4 pin 10mm connectors" online.
Most LED light strips have designated copper sections indicating where to make a cut. Ensure you cut the strip to leave enough copper markings on each side for proper reconnection, allowing both sides to light up when powered.
Most LED light strips have designated copper sections indicating where to make a cut. Ensure you cut the strip to leave enough copper markings on each side for proper reconnection, allowing both sides to light up when powered.
Of Course! LED lights are designed to be reusable, making them an excellent investment for long-term use. Unlike traditional incandescent bulbs, which often need to be replaced, LED lights can be easily removed, reinstalled, and repurposed.
The copper dots indicate where each light connects to the next one on the strip. You will see a dotted cut line running between the copper dots. Choose the line closest to the LED length you measured earlier. The line is the only place you can safely cut the LEDs.
If your LED strip does not work after cutting it, you probably have a short circuit in your RGB strip light. This problem usually occurs if you cut the strip in an area that has not been marked as a cut point. Make sure to only cut on the copper markers.
Providing that you cut along the marked cut lines only, LED strips — including certain Hue lightstrips — will work after cutting. Many people experience issues with their light strips if they cut outside of these lines. The cut lines are also the safest place to cut LED strips, as the circuits here are closed.
In installations where the LED Strip consumes a lot of power, or when space is at a premium where smaller power supplies are required, it can be common to have multiple power supplies on a single room or installation. To avoid voltage drop on longer strips, it is possible to wire a strip from both ends.
Replace Adhesive: If you find your strips peeling off due to worn-out adhesive, don't rush to replace the entire strip. You can refresh its sticking power by applying strong double-sided tape or adhesives specially designed for LED strips.
Once you've cut your strip light, you can reconnect them by using either a connector or by soldering. If your LED strip lights won't work after you've cut them, the most likely reasons could be that you either cut them in the wrong place or your lights weren't designed to be cut.
That adhesive backing is planted securely on your wall, and it can most likely peel off the paint while you remove the lights. However, removing your strip lights cleanly off your walls is not impossible. It's just that it will take time, patience and the ability to be careful.
Yep, it's a bit of an art. But don't sweat it; here are easy steps to remove those LED strips and maybe even use them again: Power Down: First things first, make sure the power source is off. Safety's a big deal, especially when you're playing with electrical device.
One common reason LED lights may not turn on is due to a faulty power source. Please check if your LED lights are plugged in and that the power source is functioning normally. Additionally, check the power cord for damages or loose connections. Another reason LED lights may not turn on is due to a faulty LED bulb.
Double-check the cutting points marked on the strip by the manufacturer to ensure accurate cuts. Cut the strip at the designated cutting point using sharp scissors or a utility knife. Make sure to cut along the dashed line or scissor icon to avoid damaging the LED lights.
The main challenge is that most power supply units will only have one of each positive and negative output wires, so to connect that to more than one LED strip section will require you to split that output into multiple wires. Specialized wire splitter terminal blocks are available for this purpose.
Yes, it is possible to daisy chain multiple LED strips together. Daisy chaining is a method of connecting multiple devices together using a single cable or connection. When applied to LED strips, daisy chaining allows you to connect multiple strips together, making it possible to create large, complex lighting designs.
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