Tools and Products used in this Project: 100ft Led Strip Lights: amzn.to/3KJwTiC LED Light Strip Connectors: amzn.to/3kCcmSj Soldering Iron Kit: amzn.to/3KGWvfM
Im sad now, i connect my led with copper and now half of my led strip can't light up, probably i mess it up. All my saving is gone for this thing and now i mess it up😞
I'm so sorry to hear that. Not all hope is lost, you can try to cut your LED cable on the next cutting line, and then try to reconnect it, maybe there is just a problem with those connectors in their current position. Don't throw it away, try to reconnect it on a different place! Good luck!
@@ayoub_kun9717 its 35 bucks for 10 meters in my country. And i need 20 metters so that would be 70 bucks. Plus I'm a student living in third world country. Many things are not cheap.
Thank you so much! I was cleaning my room for the brother and added some leds to his dresser, but i was afraid it would be too long and i was too scared to cut. This taught me how to:)
Thank you this video is very valuable and has helped me fix my daughter's LED strip. 🎉 a big thank you ! Your explanation is very easy to understand and straightforward 😊
You can use any connector, it’s just important that you connect your LED strip to the same connector pins. Use a connector with 4 pins if you have it, but use first 3 pins to connect tour LED on both sides of the connector
I have two seperate strips and have connected using the four pin connectors. Only the led strip that's plugged in works. The opposite strip that i connect, does not light up
Are your strips also with 4 layers of copper on them? Usually, it's just about the connection between the strips and the connector, check the connections first and then use a different connector if you have it 👍
Hi, I think it's valuable. I am wondering if it matters how many meters of LED strip I attach to one another. Does it matter for the plug? I am looking to buy the Govee LED intelligent strip (10m+10m) but I am having trouble to understand if I will be able to connect them together and for them to have the same intensity across the full length and if I will be able to control each individual LED (RGBIC) from the app... What do you think?
Great question! I did a little research on this little while ago and here's a breakdown: LED Strip Length and Power: When connecting LED strips (like Govee), it’s important to consider the power supply. If you connect 10m+10m (20m total), the power plug and controller must provide enough wattage for the entire length. If the power supply isn't strong enough, you may notice a drop in brightness, especially toward the far end of the strip. Govee RGBIC Technology: Govee RGBIC strips are designed to allow independent control of each segment or LED group, meaning you can display different colors across the strip. So yes, with RGBIC, you’ll still be able to control individual sections through the app, even across the full 20 meters. Maintaining Brightness: If the strips are part of the same set or controlled by a single power supply/controller designed for the 10m+10m setup, the brightness should remain consistent. Govee typically uses a robust power supply and controller to handle longer strips. My Advice: - Check the product specs to confirm the power supply is rated for 20 meters of LEDs. - If Govee specifically sells the 10m+10m pack, it’s likely optimized to work seamlessly as one system with consistent intensity. - Since it’s RGBIC, you'll definitely have app control over individual LED segments for unique lighting effects. Let me know if you need more help! 😊
Thank you, you need to connect your strips with wires using a connector or solder them together. Just recently I have made one video on soldering LED strips together, with a little bit of practice you can solder wires to your LED strips and make the 15-inch gap between: How to Connect LED Strips - Soldering Connectors, Wires and More th-cam.com/video/MeSnCjfNNdQ/w-d-xo.html
Yes, I also like the way you explain (this matters a lot, I subscribed to your channel from the first because of the way you explain) I also have a question, for simple led strip with one color (warm white but it doesn't matter the color I think) how do I find the defective / burnt LED in the simplest way?! if you can answer me today please (I promised my wife that I would solve several electrical problems in the living room and kitchen by Christmas Eve, but I got stuck on this problem because I had to document myself / inform as little as possible where else but on TH-cam in a short time and that's how I found you the most suitable for me. I hope you see the message and give me advice if you can I wish you a Merry Christmas together with your loved ones. Greetings from Romania. Tynel-747.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing to my channel - it means a lot to me! On to your question: To find a defective or burnt LED in a simple, one-color LED strip, follow these steps: Inspect Visually: Start by looking closely at the LED strip. A defective LED often appears darker or discolored compared to the working ones, even when the strip is off. Power the LED Strip: Turn on the LED strip. Look for any sections where the light is dimmer or completely off. These sections often indicate where the issue is. Test with a Multimeter (Preferred Method): Set your multimeter to the "diode test" or continuity mode. Place the multimeter probes on the two solder pads of each LED. A working LED will show a small voltage drop (typically 2-3V for white LEDs). A burnt-out LED will either show no reading or an open circuit. Start from one end of the strip and test each LED until you find the faulty one. The Resistance Method (if no multimeter): If you don't have a multimeter, you can carefully use a 3V button battery to test each LED: Disconnect the strip from its main power supply. Touch the positive (+) side of the battery to one solder pad of the LED and the negative (-) side to the other pad. A good LED will light up; a defective one will not. Temporary Fix for Non-Replaceable LEDs: If you find the defective LED and cannot replace it individually, you can bypass it: Use a small piece of wire to bridge the solder pads of the defective LED. This will allow current to flow to the rest of the strip, but the defective LED will remain dark. Important Note: Make sure the strip is powered off and disconnected when working on it to avoid electrical shocks or short circuits. I hope you find something useful in this long answer of mine 😅😅
You can either use a connector (many variants to buy online) or you can solder two strips together with a soldering iron. I think that the third way doesn't exist 😕
Hi, you seem knowledgeable about this topic. I have a 25 meter led light strip. The first 15 meters work, but the remaining 10 meters don't light up. Is it possible i just cut the junction where it started to not light up then connect them again with a 4 pin connector? Or does the new 10 meters cut will require a new power controller? Thank you
Hi there, you could be right, maybe just the connection between 15 and 10 meters is somehow not ok, fabric mistake maybe. 25 meters should work without any problem on one power controller, so I recommend cutting between 15 and 10 meters, and reconnecting it with the connector, if it's not working cut to the next cutting line and reconnect it. If the connection point is good, you should have a working 24,5 - 24,9 meters LED strip. Good luck 👍
@sabcue you are very welcome. Try with connectors, or try to solder it if you can. The last solution would be to buy a new power controller and connect the remaining strip to the new controller. Good luck and all love from Bosnia ❤️👍
Of course, you can use wires that come together with a bigger pack of LED strips, they have the same color (red, blue, green…) and they are flexible in length so you can make whatever you want 👍👍
You can cut it, but the part after cutting line won't work. If you cut anywhere in between cutting lines, LED works only to the cutting line. Just keep that in mind.
Very good tips, my led always blinking and now I know the problem it was due to the +ve and -ve cross touching each other; that why I now know people tape it. Thanks
Excellent, I’m glad this helped you! I also had similar problems with one of my LED strips, had to disconnect everything to figure out that I had the same problem. Keep up the good work 👍
I'm sorry, but I do not fully understand your question. I will use what I need after the connector and I will cut off the rest of the LED strip. Both strips are turned the same way, so they both will stick under the kitchen drawer unit.
When you turned it on, it was working only until cut marks on your LED strip, correct? That’s also one way to know where your cut marks are, cut it close to a place where you need to cut it, and once you turn it on, it will light up only to the cut marks.
@@rookie.handyman No sorry I didnt mean it like that. I was just saying that its annoying how I couldnt find it at first, and then found the spot to cut at, right after I gave up and cut a random spot. I just wasnt looking hard enough. The video is a good tutorial though, dont get me wrong, I was just being stupid
@@henpie8222 Yeah that is annoying for sure, some LEDs have it clearly marked, and others keep it so small like it's some kind of secret to know where to cut it 🤣 - I'm glad you were able to cut it where you wanted at the end 👍
not working for me unfortunately, my led strip has 3 copper lines not 4, would this change anything? also what tool did you use to remove the rubber layer?
You can use any knife you have to remove the rubber layer, the utility knife is the best, and it doesn't matter if you have only 3 wires, you can connect it with a connecter the same way just make sure you connect the wires to the same copper connectors on both sides of the connector. Hope this helps 👍
If you want to have it shorter, you just cut the unnecessary part, leaving you with what you need. This video shows the process what if you need to reconnect it again and how to do it, if you just want to shorten it - find the cutting marks and shorten it on the opposite side from AC power.
To make your LEDs light up, yes, you need a power supply. But, you can also buy battery-operated LED strips and you can mount them remotely wherever you want. Something like this: amzn.to/3PwUDHQ
what !? you flip the strip lights upside down on top the connectors, rather than sliding in it in between the connector clips. other YT videos, they show theirs sliding in between the clips, who's correct on this ??
As long as you connect blue to blue, red to red and so on it will work for sure, I have not tried it with fliping option, but maybe it can work, give it a try! 👍
A cut part of the LED strip you can power if you connect it to the little black adapter with the plug on it (you should get this together with your LED strip once you buy it). But, you also have to cut that adapter at the first cutting line closest to the adapter and then connect it to your desired LED strip. Hope this helps 👍
Yeah, if you have small pieces of LED strip, you still need a separate transformer and controller to make it work, maybe better to buy a new package with everything and connect your strips to it if needed 👍
You can do it the same way as in the video, just extend your strip using manufactured connectors and you can make it as long as you like. Just make sure it is not exposed to rain, it gets broken pretty quickly when it's exposed to rainy conditions 👍👍
@ImAnnie_06 don’t cut it where there’s no cut line, the part of your led after cut line will not work, it works only until cut line. And you can reuse it only if you have cuted it from cut line to cut line
At first my strip lights is working perfectly but after 3 days they blink continuously.. Plz tell m what happened to them.. Are they demage or defected
@samrajavaid6122 It’s probably a problem with a connection somewhere. Please check the connection point of the LED strip and cable, there should be a small connector with pins, check the connection of your plug and outlet, if it's wobbly that can be a problem also. When you connect your strips to power for the first time default state is blinking all the time and then you set your programs, it could be that there’s a break somewhere and it resets your LED strips.
Thank you very much it helped me cut my backlight with my tv it was so long it was a 20 inch strip and i cut in the same direction in the lines thank you this very helped now my backlight is a little shorter!!
I have a question about led lights, could I connect many and solder led lights to one sensor? How many strips, i.e. meters, can I do with one sensor per charger
If it’s not specified on LED instruction papers, than you have to do it by experimenting. It depends on charger strenght, but you should be able to connect at least 20-30 meters of LED strip to one charger. Good luck 👍
Do you by sticking mean how to glue led strips to the wall or cabinet or whatever? There’s always glue on the back of the LED strip, but over time it loses its stickiness, so I also use separate glue to glue my older LED strips to the hard surfaces. Good idea, I will make one video about it, thank you 👍
@@Memto274 Yes you should put your glue on the backside of the LED strip, if the original glue is not strong enough, feel free to put some additional glue on it. And I'm thanking you for your idea, it's always easier to make a new video when I know there's a need for it. 👍
@simbathelionkingcat It can easily last from five to ten years if connected properly, I have had one in my garage 7 years now, working without any problems
If you have cut it far from the cutting line, then the part to the next cutting line won't work. If it doesn't work between two cutting lines then your LED strip is not functioning properly, the best is to change it.
@@LinkToTime97 If an LED strip is cut away from the designated cutting lines, it disrupts the circuit, making that section non-functional. The cutting lines are marked because they indicate where the circuit can safely be opened without breaking the flow of power. If the strip isn't working even when cut properly, it suggests an issue with the strip itself, such as a manufacturing defect or damage. Replacing the strip may be the best solution in this case. I hope this clarifies it.
Yes, of course, you can reuse any part of the LED strip, from 20cm to 2 meters, you just have to reconnect it. Here are some easiest ways to solder it: th-cam.com/video/MeSnCjfNNdQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VnIWRPtbe2DNAFDH
The part with the adapter and plug in will always work, if you want to extend it you need to reconnect an additional length. But no need to reconnect it if you just want to shorten the original strip 👍
1. You can solder led strip to led strip with a soldering iron 2. You can solder the led strip to wires and then to other led strip 3. You can do these two options without soldering but with connectors. Those are your options if I understood you correctly 👍👍
In this video, on 3:10 mark, I have installed one extention cable, so that light is bit far away from plug in cable and adapter, is this something you are looking for?: th-cam.com/video/V3CTIkIgHTM/w-d-xo.html
Then you have some very special LED strip and it probably can't be cutted. You need to cut it on the marked area if you want it to work properly. In this video, you can see different types of LED strips and as you can see, all of them are cut on scissors marks: th-cam.com/video/MeSnCjfNNdQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HauHWnR3Ds0EA45F
Subbed cos of the way you said ‘Adhesive’ 🤣 Man what a straight to the point video, thank you 🙏 quick question which you may or may not be able to answer… I just bought the Tapo 930-5, which says ‘cuttable’ on the box… but says that the excess you cut off then ‘cannot’ be used… I’ve bought those extending clips, right and angles and three way t junction type connectors.. but do you know if they will work once cut? Again thanks for your informative video 😎🙌
Hehe thank you brother, accent can soud funny sometimes to say the least 😂😂 Look, if that strip has clear cutting lines, and if you can peel off strip protection to expose carbon connectors, than there is realy no reason it wouldn’t work. Cut last piece of your strip and try it (cut just 10cm or wherever last cutting line is). Good luck bro 🤜🤛
@@rookie.handyman top man bro, it does indeed have clear cutting lines/scissor icons and you can expose the copper, so I thought what you’ve just said, I wonder if it’s just to stop people doing it themselves but then they void the warranty anyway 🙈 I will cut the first section I can away and reattach using those clips and let you know replying on here if it worked or not. All the best fella 👍
Yup, usually every longer strip LED works the same, if you can expose those copper connectors and make good connection with them it should work for sure. And yes, you are totaly correct, I also think they male these warnins just to prevent us from exploring what we can do with it! Go for it bro 💪👍👍👍
Connector and strip are of different sizes, making the led points not aligned. I feel ripped off rn, as amazon was the one that recommended the combo...
Yes, you need to make sure that the number of pins is the same on the LED strip and on the connectors, you can also solder it with wires, but again, the number of wires and LED connectors must be the same 👍
Yes, you need to make sure that the number of pins is the same on the LED strip and on the connectors, you can also solder it with wires, but again, the number of wires and LED connectors must be the same 👍
@futbol1972 The limit is when you see your led strip losing power, when it starts to “dim” it self. But LED adapters are usualy powerfull enough to power 100m strip, that should be enough for you I think 😁😁
@how.to.channel ok so I can plug in one roll 65.5ft) with the power supply it came with to outlet , then to join the other roll (another 65.4ft) I just have to ✂️ the one that is pluged in and the one I wanna join too correct? Then to join them use one of the jumper connectors, and do the same thing with the 3rd roll (25ft)??? each roll came with its own power supply. I just need one power supply fir all of them correct?? This other guy told me I need it a DC power block, he told me I can't conn2ct thoese te a power outlet??
@futbol1972 I really see no reason why this cant work. Power supply from first roll is strong enough to power all 3 of them, it’s going into the power grid so you have enough power input. Just to be safe, you can cut second roll at its end and then connect it to the first roll just to see how strong is the light, if its all good than cut all of them however tou want. I also had 2 rolls from 50ft, cutted the second one and everything worked perfect. Good luck!
@Roblox-Boy143 hehe thx that comment really means a lot to me. No need for any tips, I'm glad that you have found this video useful. (If you order anything from Amazon, you can do it through the links in the video description, I'll get a small tip from Amazon then :) )
When you have a project where you need a lot of LEDs, you need to connect some more to extend to the desired length, or to go around the window maybe….
Soldering is a fire hazard if you touch the tip onto anything but the connecting parts. Its pretty simple just as long as you keep your hand steady its not hard
There is no need to complicate anything, if you have enough length in the strip just cut it where you need it, if not connect it with connectors, if you have any experience in soldering, you can easily solder two strips together. That is it 👍👍👍 Glad it worked for you 👍👍👍
I domt have a solder iron gun. But i do have my jstandard and know how to solder. The type of tip you used is too big and gets too hot and could damage the small strip. Depends on which heat tip you got though but just based on what i see
Tools and Products used in this Project:
100ft Led Strip Lights:
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LED Light Strip Connectors:
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Soldering Iron Kit:
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these are the type of tutorials i want on youtube. such good and easy explanation
Thank you, glad you like it! 👍
Thank God somebody is smart enough to understand how to make perfect instruction videos! Subscribed
Thanks for the sub! I do try my best to keep it as simple as possible 👍👍
Ohh ok! I was having trouble understanding how you cut without cutting the copper and now I get it. Very straightforward, thank you 😅😊
You are welcome! Glad I could help! 👍👍👍
Im sad now, i connect my led with copper and now half of my led strip can't light up, probably i mess it up. All my saving is gone for this thing and now i mess it up😞
I'm so sorry to hear that. Not all hope is lost, you can try to cut your LED cable on the next cutting line, and then try to reconnect it, maybe there is just a problem with those connectors in their current position. Don't throw it away, try to reconnect it on a different place!
Good luck!
Lmao it's only 7 dollars for 5 meters
@@ayoub_kun9717 its 35 bucks for 10 meters in my country. And i need 20 metters so that would be 70 bucks. Plus I'm a student living in third world country. Many things are not cheap.
@@rookie.handyman Thank you, i will keep that in mind next time.
Just keep trying brother and you will make it work 👍👍👍
Thank you for your help, that was very well explained and to the point. And your attitude is very welcoming
Glad it was helpful and you are very welcome 🙂🙂
Thank you so much! I was cleaning my room for the brother and added some leds to his dresser, but i was afraid it would be too long and i was too scared to cut. This taught me how to:)
Excellent, it’s nice to hear that you take care of your brother like that 👍👍 I’m glad this video could help you 👍👍
Thank you this video is very valuable and has helped me fix my daughter's LED strip. 🎉 a big thank you ! Your explanation is very easy to understand and straightforward 😊
Thank you very much for that sincere comment, I am so glad this helped you! Comments like this make it all worth it! 😊😊
Bro, im gonna buy an led strip connector thanks for telling me how!!! I cut my led and thought it was over but now i can do it!
Go for it bro, you can easily attach them with a connector 👍👍
@rookie.handyman my led is a 3pin and it dosent say Red Green Blue and the other color
You can use any connector, it’s just important that you connect your LED strip to the same connector pins. Use a connector with 4 pins if you have it, but use first 3 pins to connect tour LED on both sides of the connector
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You are welcome bro 👍👍
Is it the same exact way for strips 2 wires? I have one with 2 wires and i need to connect them.
I have two seperate strips and have connected using the four pin connectors. Only the led strip that's plugged in works. The opposite strip that i connect, does not light up
Are your strips also with 4 layers of copper on them? Usually, it's just about the connection between the strips and the connector, check the connections first and then use a different connector if you have it 👍
How do these strip lights plug in? Is it always into an outlet or can it be into a standard USB?
Yes, you can buy a USB LED, just search for it in a little bit better-equipped hardware store or order it on Amazon.
Very helpful video, sir. You have certainly earned my like. 🎉
Glad to hear it! Thanks a lot 👍
Hi, I think it's valuable. I am wondering if it matters how many meters of LED strip I attach to one another. Does it matter for the plug? I am looking to buy the Govee LED intelligent strip (10m+10m) but I am having trouble to understand if I will be able to connect them together and for them to have the same intensity across the full length and if I will be able to control each individual LED (RGBIC) from the app... What do you think?
Great question! I did a little research on this little while ago and here's a breakdown:
LED Strip Length and Power:
When connecting LED strips (like Govee), it’s important to consider the power supply. If you connect 10m+10m (20m total), the power plug and controller must provide enough wattage for the entire length. If the power supply isn't strong enough, you may notice a drop in brightness, especially toward the far end of the strip.
Govee RGBIC Technology:
Govee RGBIC strips are designed to allow independent control of each segment or LED group, meaning you can display different colors across the strip. So yes, with RGBIC, you’ll still be able to control individual sections through the app, even across the full 20 meters.
Maintaining Brightness:
If the strips are part of the same set or controlled by a single power supply/controller designed for the 10m+10m setup, the brightness should remain consistent. Govee typically uses a robust power supply and controller to handle longer strips.
My Advice:
- Check the product specs to confirm the power supply is rated for 20 meters of LEDs.
- If Govee specifically sells the 10m+10m pack, it’s likely optimized to work seamlessly as one system with consistent intensity.
- Since it’s RGBIC, you'll definitely have app control over individual LED segments for unique lighting effects.
Let me know if you need more help! 😊
So when I cut and put it in another place it will still work?
Yes, if you cut it on marked lines.
Nice video,how do I join 3 strips together, with about 15 inch gap between, they are going under shelfs,I don't want leds inside wall
Thank you, you need to connect your strips with wires using a connector or solder them together. Just recently I have made one video on soldering LED strips together, with a little bit of practice you can solder wires to your LED strips and make the 15-inch gap between:
How to Connect LED Strips - Soldering Connectors, Wires and More
th-cam.com/video/MeSnCjfNNdQ/w-d-xo.html
Yes, I also like the way you explain (this matters a lot, I subscribed to your channel from the first because of the way you explain) I also have a question, for simple led strip with one color (warm white but it doesn't matter the color I think) how do I find the defective / burnt LED in the simplest way?! if you can answer me today please (I promised my wife that I would solve several electrical problems in the living room and kitchen by Christmas Eve, but I got stuck on this problem because I had to document myself / inform as little as possible where else but on TH-cam in a short time and that's how I found you the most suitable for me. I hope you see the message and give me advice if you can I wish you a Merry Christmas together with your loved ones. Greetings from Romania. Tynel-747.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing to my channel - it means a lot to me!
On to your question:
To find a defective or burnt LED in a simple, one-color LED strip, follow these steps:
Inspect Visually:
Start by looking closely at the LED strip. A defective LED often appears darker or discolored compared to the working ones, even when the strip is off.
Power the LED Strip:
Turn on the LED strip. Look for any sections where the light is dimmer or completely off. These sections often indicate where the issue is.
Test with a Multimeter (Preferred Method):
Set your multimeter to the "diode test" or continuity mode.
Place the multimeter probes on the two solder pads of each LED. A working LED will show a small voltage drop (typically 2-3V for white LEDs). A burnt-out LED will either show no reading or an open circuit.
Start from one end of the strip and test each LED until you find the faulty one.
The Resistance Method (if no multimeter):
If you don't have a multimeter, you can carefully use a 3V button battery to test each LED:
Disconnect the strip from its main power supply.
Touch the positive (+) side of the battery to one solder pad of the LED and the negative (-) side to the other pad.
A good LED will light up; a defective one will not.
Temporary Fix for Non-Replaceable LEDs:
If you find the defective LED and cannot replace it individually, you can bypass it:
Use a small piece of wire to bridge the solder pads of the defective LED. This will allow current to flow to the rest of the strip, but the defective LED will remain dark.
Important Note:
Make sure the strip is powered off and disconnected when working on it to avoid electrical shocks or short circuits.
I hope you find something useful in this long answer of mine 😅😅
@@rookie.handyman Thank you verry, verry much, you save my day.
You are very welcome my friend 👍👍👍
Thank you for the videoo, but is there any other way? To like connect them
You can either use a connector (many variants to buy online) or you can solder two strips together with a soldering iron. I think that the third way doesn't exist 😕
Thanks so much for this. I knew I was overcomplicating stuff!
You are so welcome, glad it was helpful! 👍👍👍
OMG .. this English is amazing
Thx a lot 😊
Hi, you seem knowledgeable about this topic. I have a 25 meter led light strip. The first 15 meters work, but the remaining 10 meters don't light up. Is it possible i just cut the junction where it started to not light up then connect them again with a 4 pin connector? Or does the new 10 meters cut will require a new power controller? Thank you
Hi there, you could be right, maybe just the connection between 15 and 10 meters is somehow not ok, fabric mistake maybe. 25 meters should work without any problem on one power controller, so I recommend cutting between 15 and 10 meters, and reconnecting it with the connector, if it's not working cut to the next cutting line and reconnect it. If the connection point is good, you should have a working 24,5 - 24,9 meters LED strip. Good luck 👍
@@rookie.handyman omg thank you for replying!! Okay so i will try and buy connectors... thank you!!! Love from the philippines!! 🇵🇭
@sabcue you are very welcome. Try with connectors, or try to solder it if you can. The last solution would be to buy a new power controller and connect the remaining strip to the new controller. Good luck and all love from Bosnia ❤️👍
Silly question perhaps but, what if i want to have 2 piecs with a gap between? can i solder on extension wires between the strips?
Of course, you can use wires that come together with a bigger pack of LED strips, they have the same color (red, blue, green…) and they are flexible in length so you can make whatever you want 👍👍
Hello I installed my LEDs but I have to much slack on one end.. Can I cut any where before the cutting line? It looks tacky even I leave it hanging…
You can cut it, but the part after cutting line won't work. If you cut anywhere in between cutting lines, LED works only to the cutting line.
Just keep that in mind.
Great, now they dont work anymore, thanks!
You can cut them on every cut line, it’s pretty easy to connect them with connectors, keep trying until you get it right. You got this 👍
@@rookie.handymando the connectors connect by themselves
@ClxssicFN yes 👍
Very good tips, my led always blinking and now I know the problem it was due to the +ve and -ve cross touching each other; that why I now know people tape it. Thanks
Excellent, I’m glad this helped you! I also had similar problems with one of my LED strips, had to disconnect everything to figure out that I had the same problem. Keep up the good work 👍
Amazing tutorial😊, am now a LED Master courtesy of you😎
Rock on! 😁 👍 It’s simple and easy, we all can do it with a little bit of effort! 👍
I think you can and it will work properly. I have connected 2 coils from 10m each and it was working ok (it’s still working 6 months later) 👍
But now with the connector you have turned it into a loop so how will you stick a straight strip under the kitchen drawer unit?
I'm sorry, but I do not fully understand your question.
I will use what I need after the connector and I will cut off the rest of the LED strip. Both strips are turned the same way, so they both will stick under the kitchen drawer unit.
Tell why I couldnt find the cutting part so I cut a random spot, and then right after I cut it, I found it...
When you turned it on, it was working only until cut marks on your LED strip, correct?
That’s also one way to know where your cut marks are, cut it close to a place where you need to cut it, and once you turn it on, it will light up only to the cut marks.
@@rookie.handyman No sorry I didnt mean it like that. I was just saying that its annoying how I couldnt find it at first, and then found the spot to cut at, right after I gave up and cut a random spot. I just wasnt looking hard enough. The video is a good tutorial though, dont get me wrong, I was just being stupid
@@henpie8222 Yeah that is annoying for sure, some LEDs have it clearly marked, and others keep it so small like it's some kind of secret to know where to cut it 🤣 - I'm glad you were able to cut it where you wanted at the end 👍
Thank you Borat!!
Eeshi Meschee!!
You are welcome brother 👍
الله يجبر بخاطرك❤
not working for me unfortunately, my led strip has 3 copper lines not 4, would this change anything? also what tool did you use to remove the rubber layer?
You can use any knife you have to remove the rubber layer, the utility knife is the best, and it doesn't matter if you have only 3 wires, you can connect it with a connecter the same way just make sure you connect the wires to the same copper connectors on both sides of the connector. Hope this helps 👍
@@rookie.handyman cheers mate :)
If i connect with a connector then can i open it and use the same connector again ?
Yes of course, you can reuse it as long as you like! 👍
Simple, clear and awesome.
Glad you liked it! 👍
Ok wait so you first cut it because it’s to long and then you connect it again? How do you make it shorter with the ac power?
If you want to have it shorter, you just cut the unnecessary part, leaving you with what you need.
This video shows the process what if you need to reconnect it again and how to do it, if you just want to shorten it - find the cutting marks and shorten it on the opposite side from AC power.
do you need a power supply for this?
To make your LEDs light up, yes, you need a power supply.
But, you can also buy battery-operated LED strips and you can mount them remotely wherever you want.
Something like this:
amzn.to/3PwUDHQ
This worked for me! I am so excited!!! Thanks
Glad you found it helpful! 👍👍
Can you use led from temu?
I think you can 👍
Thank you for this video sir, was very helpful
You are very welcome, glad it helped 👍👍👍
Nice video, greetings from Argentina🙋♂
Hello 👋 Thx for commenting, greetings to you too!!!
what !? you flip the strip lights upside down on top the connectors, rather than sliding in it in between the connector clips. other YT videos, they show theirs sliding in between the clips, who's correct on this ??
As long as you connect blue to blue, red to red and so on it will work for sure, I have not tried it with fliping option, but maybe it can work, give it a try! 👍
Worked like a charm, cheers
Excellent 👍👍👍 Glad it helped!
I have a question how do I power a cut led strip
A cut part of the LED strip you can power if you connect it to the little black adapter with the plug on it (you should get this together with your LED strip once you buy it). But, you also have to cut that adapter at the first cutting line closest to the adapter and then connect it to your desired LED strip. Hope this helps 👍
@ thank youu
@Hirothebestever You are welcome 🙏👍
Love you for this video. Super useful.
Thx a lot! Glad it was helpful! 🙂👍
I bought really good led strips 10m and light up really good for only 20$
Nice catch 👍
Helped me a lot thank you.
You are welcome brother 👍👍
I got some left but don’t have a rgb for it
Yeah, if you have small pieces of LED strip, you still need a separate transformer and controller to make it work, maybe better to buy a new package with everything and connect your strips to it if needed 👍
I have to get a rgb
thank you, very helpful!
You're welcome! 😁😁
Thanks for the warning about before cutting the strip to have those
Yeah, you are welcome! It’s too late when you cut it in the wrong spot! 👍👍
could you use a lighter instead of that tool bc i dont have that tool
It would be very difficult to solder LED strips with a lighter, I recommend buying a cheap soldering iron (10-15$) and it will get this job done 👍
great video man thank you
Glad you liked it! Thx for the comment 👍👍
Great video.....but I will be honest, as I was listening to you, it took me back to my childhood watching seasame street and watching the Count.
😁😁 thank you for the comment and yes, I've heard that one before 😁😁 thx
How can I do this for outdoors?
You can do it the same way as in the video, just extend your strip using manufactured connectors and you can make it as long as you like.
Just make sure it is not exposed to rain, it gets broken pretty quickly when it's exposed to rainy conditions 👍👍
How do I deal with the leftover pieces?
You can always use it later in some other projects, so I always leave them aside, you never know when you might need a little piece 👍
Thank you! But what if I can’t cut right there because there is no cut line? And if I use it in other projects, how do I power it up?
@ImAnnie_06 don’t cut it where there’s no cut line, the part of your led after cut line will not work, it works only until cut line. And you can reuse it only if you have cuted it from cut line to cut line
At first my strip lights is working perfectly but after 3 days they blink continuously.. Plz tell m what happened to them.. Are they demage or defected
@samrajavaid6122 It’s probably a problem with a connection somewhere. Please check the connection point of the LED strip and cable, there should be a small connector with pins, check the connection of your plug and outlet, if it's wobbly that can be a problem also.
When you connect your strips to power for the first time default state is blinking all the time and then you set your programs, it could be that there’s a break somewhere and it resets your LED strips.
Thank you very much it helped me cut my backlight with my tv it was so long it was a 20 inch strip and i cut in the same direction in the lines thank you this very helped now my backlight is a little shorter!!
Nice work, I’m sure it looks much better now 👍👍👍 glad this could help you 👍👍👍
Very useful, thanks man!.
You are welcome, I’m glad it was helpful! 👍👍
I have a question about led lights, could I connect many and solder led lights to one sensor?
How many strips, i.e. meters, can I do with one sensor per charger
If it’s not specified on LED instruction papers, than you have to do it by experimenting. It depends on charger strenght, but you should be able to connect at least 20-30 meters of LED strip to one charger. Good luck 👍
Can i use selotape
can you make a video of sticking the led lights when I remove it shows different colour in the back and I cannot put I am using glue pls help
Do you by sticking mean how to glue led strips to the wall or cabinet or whatever? There’s always glue on the back of the LED strip, but over time it loses its stickiness, so I also use separate glue to glue my older LED strips to the hard surfaces. Good idea, I will make one video about it, thank you 👍
@@rookie.handyman why are you thanking me thank you and I have last question so it losses it’s glue I order it from india 🇮🇳 so I should put glue?
@@Memto274 Yes you should put your glue on the backside of the LED strip, if the original glue is not strong enough, feel free to put some additional glue on it.
And I'm thanking you for your idea, it's always easier to make a new video when I know there's a need for it. 👍
@@rookie.handyman I subscribe you
How do I make a gap? With just wires?
Yes, you have to connect wires and connect new LED strip to these wires.
Thanks very much.how many years would it last on the exterior under the gutters
One more question. If I make an extension with wires will the rgb still sync with the remote control for color change ?
@simbathelionkingcat It can easily last from five to ten years if connected properly, I have had one in my garage 7 years now, working without any problems
@simbathelionkingcat yes it will if you use the same type of LED strip. Best to use the same strips from one roll 👍👍
Thank you :) I appreciate it!
You're welcome! Glad it helped 👍👍👍
Very nice 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳India...
Thank you! 👍
I accidentally cut the strip far from the middle of some of these led lights I’ve displayed, but it turns out it doesn’t work.
If you have cut it far from the cutting line, then the part to the next cutting line won't work. If it doesn't work between two cutting lines then your LED strip is not functioning properly, the best is to change it.
How is that going to work that way?
@@LinkToTime97 If an LED strip is cut away from the designated cutting lines, it disrupts the circuit, making that section non-functional. The cutting lines are marked because they indicate where the circuit can safely be opened without breaking the flow of power. If the strip isn't working even when cut properly, it suggests an issue with the strip itself, such as a manufacturing defect or damage. Replacing the strip may be the best solution in this case.
I hope this clarifies it.
now it all makes sense, thank you for that great tutorial
You're welcome! Glad it helped 👍👍👍
Solo per l'idea di parlare in inglese ed allargare il tuo pubblico su TH-cam meriti un dieci.
Poi la spiegazione è perfetta e semplice🎉
Thx a lot for your words of encouragement, it really means a lot to me! 👍👍
What do i do with the part i cut off?, can i still use it?
Of course, if you cut it between two cutting lines, you can reconnect and use that part anywhere you want. Just solder it as in the video 👍
@@rookie.handymanif you did not connect it back, could you use it in a seperate place?
Yes, of course, you can reuse any part of the LED strip, from 20cm to 2 meters, you just have to reconnect it.
Here are some easiest ways to solder it:
th-cam.com/video/MeSnCjfNNdQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=VnIWRPtbe2DNAFDH
So if you cut it without reconnecting it, it doesn't work?
The part with the adapter and plug in will always work, if you want to extend it you need to reconnect an additional length. But no need to reconnect it if you just want to shorten the original strip 👍
Very good, greatly appreciated.
Very welcome, glad it was helpful! 👍
Thank you I was almost to cut it but I don’t have the tools 😅
Glad I could help 👍👍
Thank you very much for working।
Excellent, I’m glad it worked 👍👍👍
Thank you! Simple and straight forward.
You are welcome, thx for comment!
How to reconnect the wires to the other end?
1. You can solder led strip to led strip with a soldering iron
2. You can solder the led strip to wires and then to other led strip
3. You can do these two options without soldering but with connectors.
Those are your options if I understood you correctly 👍👍
How to cut the strip and place it far away and then signal it?
In this video, on 3:10 mark, I have installed one extention cable, so that light is bit far away from plug in cable and adapter, is this something you are looking for?:
th-cam.com/video/V3CTIkIgHTM/w-d-xo.html
Where can I get some of those
You can check out the video description, there are some links to amazon where you can order them! Thx for question 🙂
It helped thanks so much
Glad it helped 👍👍
where’s your leds from?
These on the video are actually from Amazon, link are in the description 👍👍
What if your led lights don’t have cutting instructions? On the led light of course.
Then you have some very special LED strip and it probably can't be cutted.
You need to cut it on the marked area if you want it to work properly.
In this video, you can see different types of LED strips and as you can see, all of them are cut on scissors marks:
th-cam.com/video/MeSnCjfNNdQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=HauHWnR3Ds0EA45F
Subbed cos of the way you said ‘Adhesive’ 🤣
Man what a straight to the point video, thank you 🙏 quick question which you may or may not be able to answer… I just bought the Tapo 930-5, which says ‘cuttable’ on the box… but says that the excess you cut off then ‘cannot’ be used… I’ve bought those extending clips, right and angles and three way t junction type connectors.. but do you know if they will work once cut? Again thanks for your informative video 😎🙌
Hehe thank you brother, accent can soud funny sometimes to say the least 😂😂
Look, if that strip has clear cutting lines, and if you can peel off strip protection to expose carbon connectors, than there is realy no reason it wouldn’t work. Cut last piece of your strip and try it (cut just 10cm or wherever last cutting line is). Good luck bro 🤜🤛
@@rookie.handyman top man bro, it does indeed have clear cutting lines/scissor icons and you can expose the copper, so I thought what you’ve just said, I wonder if it’s just to stop people doing it themselves but then they void the warranty anyway 🙈 I will cut the first section I can away and reattach using those clips and let you know replying on here if it worked or not. All the best fella 👍
Yup, usually every longer strip LED works the same, if you can expose those copper connectors and make good connection with them it should work for sure.
And yes, you are totaly correct, I also think they male these warnins just to prevent us from exploring what we can do with it! Go for it bro 💪👍👍👍
@@LeeTavMusic did it work? :)
Connector and strip are of different sizes, making the led points not aligned. I feel ripped off rn, as amazon was the one that recommended the combo...
Yes, you need to make sure that the number of pins is the same on the LED strip and on the connectors, you can also solder it with wires, but again, the number of wires and LED connectors must be the same 👍
Yes, you need to make sure that the number of pins is the same on the LED strip and on the connectors, you can also solder it with wires, but again, the number of wires and LED connectors must be the same 👍
Bro I love you ❤
Hahaha I love you too brother ❤️❤️
Can I connect as many rolls as I can ir there is a limit?😊
@futbol1972 The limit is when you see your led strip losing power, when it starts to “dim” it self. But LED adapters are usualy powerfull enough to power 100m strip, that should be enough for you I think 😁😁
@how.to.channel ok so I can plug in one roll 65.5ft) with the power supply it came with to outlet , then to join the other roll (another 65.4ft) I just have to ✂️ the one that is pluged in and the one I wanna join too correct? Then to join them use one of the jumper connectors, and do the same thing with the 3rd roll (25ft)???
each roll came with its own power supply. I just need one power supply fir all of them correct?? This other guy told me I need it a DC power block, he told me I can't conn2ct thoese te a power outlet??
@futbol1972 I really see no reason why this cant work. Power supply from first roll is strong enough to power all 3 of them, it’s going into the power grid so you have enough power input.
Just to be safe, you can cut second roll at its end and then connect it to the first roll just to see how strong is the light, if its all good than cut all of them however tou want.
I also had 2 rolls from 50ft, cutted the second one and everything worked perfect. Good luck!
Thank you
You're welcome, have fun with your LED project! 👍
Thank You My Man
You are welcome brother 👍👍👍
thanks for the video i wish i could TIP you
@Roblox-Boy143 hehe thx that comment really means a lot to me.
No need for any tips, I'm glad that you have found this video useful.
(If you order anything from Amazon, you can do it through the links in the video description, I'll get a small tip from Amazon then :) )
Thank you!
You're welcome! 👍👍👍
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Im so happy thanks
You are so welcome 👍
Why cut them to connect them all over again... ??
When you have a project where you need a lot of LEDs, you need to connect some more to extend to the desired length, or to go around the window maybe….
I think soldering can be a fire hazard. Feels much safer with plastic connector!
Yup, plastic connectors are better and easier, with soldering you need to be precise and you need to have a good equipment! 👍
Soldering is a fire hazard if you touch the tip onto anything but the connecting parts. Its pretty simple just as long as you keep your hand steady its not hard
Amazing, new subs here from Philippines.
Thanks and welcome! Would love to come to Phillippines someday ❤️
Thank you
You're welcome, glad it helped!
Looks like your easy solution is too hard and perhaps too complex for many with no experience using tools. Worked great for me though! 👌😉
There is no need to complicate anything, if you have enough length in the strip just cut it where you need it, if not connect it with connectors, if you have any experience in soldering, you can easily solder two strips together. That is it 👍👍👍
Glad it worked for you 👍👍👍
Thanks a lot
You’re welcome! 👍👍👍
How tf am I supposed to get a led connector?
You can find them in any local electronic or lighting store.
Or, if you prefer online: amazon, LEDspace, ultraleds, LED Lighthouse, Bright Lightz
I domt have a solder iron gun. But i do have my jstandard and know how to solder. The type of tip you used is too big and gets too hot and could damage the small strip. Depends on which heat tip you got though but just based on what i see
Yes correct, my soldering tip is too big, but I managed to do it after a couple of tries. It sure is much easier if you have a smaller tip 👍
Liquid flux will help you make better solder connections. (I think the second one is actually the manufacturer's connection, not yours.)
Correct, mine are not so great, but over time I got better at them. Thank you for your advice, I will try it for sure 👍
I ruined 3 led 5 meters strips following this tutorial where he says it is okay to bend the lights. it breaks
I’m sorry to hear that. Here’s a detailed guide on how to bend LED strips:
th-cam.com/video/WLDeC8wkDT4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Cm7nv_WEKLxgyrgz
@@rookie.handyman glad to ser you active thanks for og content
@ElectricVRoom thank you for your comment, sorry to hear that about your LED strips, I hope you have better luck next time
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You are Welcome!!! 👍
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