Here are the items I purchased outside of normal tools I already had. Lights amzn.to/4eCwzgJ 18 gauge/3 strand wire (BLACK) amzn.to/47ZYQMt 18 gauge/3 strand wire (WHITE) amzn.to/3U3ZYcc Crimp kit amzn.to/4h1swgg Heat gun (Ryobi) amzn.to/3ZZLJsY Heat shrink amzn.to/3ZTqCIH Reminder on screws, each bracket probably takes 2 screws, so do your math on quantity needed! Mounting bracket screws #10 3/4 (BLACK) amzn.to/4ffZ3OF Mounting bracket screws #10 3/4 (WHITE) amzn.to/4eZJ5HH Coax staples amzn.to/4gYZ1f1 Tool pouch (you’ll be glad you did) amzn.to/3ZZEilA If you click on links I provid, I may receive compensation.
Thank you so much for this! I was not aware that each light acts as a booster and each OEM extension has a small booster block in-line. Both the 12' and 4' OEM extensions, from the pro kit, appear have a booster block. As such, I was able to make a custom 20' jump (8' wire + OEM 4' ext. + 8' wire) having learned this. No need to tear a light apart... yet :)
That’s what brought me to this video was if I had the pros with extensions I could go from light 12’, govee extension, 12’, govee extension then lights. Thanks!
thank you so much for the write up and video! tackling my house as we speak. i have gotten the roof on the first story done but need about a a 35 foot jump to get to the 2nd story. so i can wire a 12 foot extension, wire in a light, another 12 foot extension wire in a light then 11 foot extension to the next set of lights? thanks man! thanks!
Hey there! Yep, so long as your measurements are good and you’re not going over 35’ of total length. Thanks for checking out the channel! If you run into issues, let me know.
Awesome information. I am in the middle of install and need to make 2 y jumps, both with a immediate light run on one end and 20 ft extensions on the other side of the Y. Assuming i splice a light midway on each, should this work
Keep in mind, when you splice in a light, it is recognized as a light. So when you go to do finger sketch, that spliced light is in finger sketch as an active light. So you have to find it in finger sketch and either assign the “off” color to it, or cover it with heat shrink (recommended). You’ll see when you stand outside and do finger sketch, as you pass by/through the spliced in light.
@Dads_DIY_TX thanks for all that you do. Given this would you suggest a light, booster, or extension in the middle as a best option? Also wanted to know if cut lights could be added to other stands
Make sure the wire that has the writing on is reading (correctly) from left to right.. ie if you put it in good light you’ll see something like “24 AWG” and/or “300 V”. The “2” goes on the power supply side of your run and the “V” goes toward the end of the run
Going to try this tomorrow! I ran a jumper wire about 20 feet from the main power to the first string of lights (relocating) and have a 15’ jump from the top story to the next and they all are dead so I’ve been obsessed over fixing this for two days.
@ just got done and it totally works!!! Spliced a small light in the 12’ jump and moving the power supply within 8 feet did the trick! So thankful for your help!
Can I splice string of lights directly to my own extension without using the connector? I'm assuming so being that the connector is only there for convenience.
Absolutely. The pins in those connectors can recess and take away continuity. A lot of folks who have issues with their lights assume that it’s something else and that the connectors are always “good”, which isn’t true. And the workaround is to cut them off and straight splice.
Quickest way to know if you spliced something in backwards is by looking at the very last connector at the end of your entire run. If it’s male, you reverse them somewhere. It is possible to have a female end, but due to multiple splices, be flip/flopped somewhere else.
I have all the extension cords from another Pro kit, (1) 12' and (2) 3.9', can I connect all of these extensions together, almost 40'? I have to complete a 35' jump between roof lengths.
You can daisy chain extensions so long as there is a booster on them for every 12’ of length. Pretty sure all 12’ factory extensions have them on the ends. Not sure about the shorter extensions though. Make sure you test each extension with lights connected to them, prior to doing it. Those things are prone to being bad/recessed pins inside the connector.
If you need a light, cut the last one off a strand, then cap/heat shrink that spot. Yes, you can cut any of them, just voids the warranty on non-pros. I cut 3 off to make this video, the lights remaining still work.
Here are the items I purchased outside of normal tools I already had. Lights amzn.to/4eXoIe6 18 gauge/3 strand wire (BLACK) amzn.to/47ZYQMt 18 gauge/3 strand wire (WHITE) amzn.to/3U3ZYcc Crimp kit amzn.to/4h1swgg Heat gun (Ryobi) amzn.to/3ZZLJsY Heat shrink amzn.to/3ZTqCIH *Reminder on screws, each bracket probably takes 2 screws, so do your math on quantity needed!* Mounting bracket screws #10 3/4 (BLACK) amzn.to/3NhLv8G Mounting bracket screws #10 3/4 (WHITE) amzn.to/4eZJ5HH Coax staples amzn.to/4gYZ1f1 Tool pouch (you’ll be glad you did) amzn.to/3ZZEilA If you click on links I provide, I may receive compensation.
Here are the items I purchased outside of normal tools I already had.
Lights
amzn.to/4eCwzgJ
18 gauge/3 strand wire (BLACK)
amzn.to/47ZYQMt
18 gauge/3 strand wire (WHITE)
amzn.to/3U3ZYcc
Crimp kit
amzn.to/4h1swgg
Heat gun (Ryobi)
amzn.to/3ZZLJsY
Heat shrink
amzn.to/3ZTqCIH
Reminder on screws, each bracket probably takes 2 screws, so do your math on quantity needed!
Mounting bracket screws #10 3/4 (BLACK)
amzn.to/4ffZ3OF
Mounting bracket screws #10 3/4 (WHITE)
amzn.to/4eZJ5HH
Coax staples
amzn.to/4gYZ1f1
Tool pouch (you’ll be glad you did)
amzn.to/3ZZEilA
If you click on links I provid, I may receive compensation.
Thank you so much for this! I was not aware that each light acts as a booster and each OEM extension has a small booster block in-line. Both the 12' and 4' OEM extensions, from the pro kit, appear have a booster block. As such, I was able to make a custom 20' jump (8' wire + OEM 4' ext. + 8' wire) having learned this. No need to tear a light apart... yet :)
Glad I could help!
That’s what brought me to this video was if I had the pros with extensions I could go from light 12’, govee extension, 12’, govee extension then lights. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this information ,, working great now with no flickering
Glad it’s working!
thank you so much for the write up and video! tackling my house as we speak. i have gotten the roof on the first story done but need about a a 35 foot jump to get to the 2nd story.
so i can wire a 12 foot extension, wire in a light, another 12 foot extension wire in a light then 11 foot extension to the next set of lights?
thanks man!
thanks!
Hey there! Yep, so long as your measurements are good and you’re not going over 35’ of total length. Thanks for checking out the channel! If you run into issues, let me know.
Awesome information. I am in the middle of install and need to make 2 y jumps, both with a immediate light run on one end and 20 ft extensions on the other side of the Y. Assuming i splice a light midway on each, should this work
Yep!
Keep in mind, when you splice in a light, it is recognized as a light. So when you go to do finger sketch, that spliced light is in finger sketch as an active light. So you have to find it in finger sketch and either assign the “off” color to it, or cover it with heat shrink (recommended). You’ll see when you stand outside and do finger sketch, as you pass by/through the spliced in light.
@Dads_DIY_TX thanks for all that you do. Given this would you suggest a light, booster, or extension in the middle as a best option? Also wanted to know if cut lights could be added to other stands
If I had an extra booster from the end of an extension that’s what I’d use. Or splice into an extension and use it.
Yes, you can “steal” lights from other parts of your set and put them somewhere else in your run.
Make sure the wire that has the writing on is reading (correctly) from left to right.. ie if you put it in good light you’ll see something like “24 AWG” and/or “300 V”. The “2” goes on the power supply side of your run and the “V” goes toward the end of the run
Going to try this tomorrow! I ran a jumper wire about 20 feet from the main power to the first string of lights (relocating) and have a 15’ jump from the top story to the next and they all are dead so I’ve been obsessed over fixing this for two days.
Let me know how it turns out and I’ll help troubleshoot if issues arise.
@ just got done and it totally works!!! Spliced a small light in the 12’ jump and moving the power supply within 8 feet did the trick! So thankful for your help!
@@JoshPerez-qk2hh happy to hear you’re up n runnin’!
Have you tried extending the rgbicww outdoor light pro strip? It is 5 cables
I haven’t
Can I splice string of lights directly to my own extension without using the connector? I'm assuming so being that the connector is only there for convenience.
Absolutely. The pins in those connectors can recess and take away continuity. A lot of folks who have issues with their lights assume that it’s something else and that the connectors are always “good”, which isn’t true. And the workaround is to cut them off and straight splice.
Quickest way to know if you spliced something in backwards is by looking at the very last connector at the end of your entire run. If it’s male, you reverse them somewhere. It is possible to have a female end, but due to multiple splices, be flip/flopped somewhere else.
So to do a 30’ jump I’d have to add a light like every 15’ on the pros?
Uncertain as to what the distance is between the pros, but to be safe I’d do a light every 12’, that’ll guarantee it’ll work. If done correctly.
Also is it fine to add cut lights to extend a light strip? Working with 200ft govee pro kit
So you cut some from somewhere else and you want to add them to an existing, complete strand? Yep.
So long as it’s from the same set, can’t add anymore than what comes in the box
Hi. Can you link the other video you mentioned where you got the idea ? Plz
It wasn’t a video. He and I were just messaging.
I have all the extension cords from another Pro kit, (1) 12' and (2) 3.9', can I connect all of these extensions together, almost 40'? I have to complete a 35' jump between roof lengths.
You can daisy chain extensions so long as there is a booster on them for every 12’ of length. Pretty sure all 12’ factory extensions have them on the ends. Not sure about the shorter extensions though. Make sure you test each extension with lights connected to them, prior to doing it. Those things are prone to being bad/recessed pins inside the connector.
Can solid copper wire be spliced to the stranded wire on the Pro lights and function properly? Thanks.
Haven’t tried myself, but assume so? Think wire management would be a pain though.
If you need a light, cut the last one off a strand, then cap/heat shrink that spot. Yes, you can cut any of them, just voids the warranty on non-pros. I cut 3 off to make this video, the lights remaining still work.
Careful with the heat gun doing heat shrink over the light, especially if you removed it from the puck! Don’t want to melt the circuit board!
Anybody know if this works with the original non-pro version?
Yes it does.
Pros may be able to go further before you need a booster. Likely because it’s pushing more power to begin with. Can’t verify myself.
Here are the items I purchased outside of normal tools I already had.
Lights
amzn.to/4eXoIe6
18 gauge/3 strand wire (BLACK)
amzn.to/47ZYQMt
18 gauge/3 strand wire (WHITE)
amzn.to/3U3ZYcc
Crimp kit
amzn.to/4h1swgg
Heat gun (Ryobi)
amzn.to/3ZZLJsY
Heat shrink
amzn.to/3ZTqCIH
*Reminder on screws, each bracket probably takes 2 screws, so do your math on quantity needed!*
Mounting bracket screws #10 3/4 (BLACK)
amzn.to/3NhLv8G
Mounting bracket screws #10 3/4 (WHITE)
amzn.to/4eZJ5HH
Coax staples
amzn.to/4gYZ1f1
Tool pouch (you’ll be glad you did)
amzn.to/3ZZEilA
If you click on links I provide, I may receive compensation.
Why not just duck tapes the. Light
To each their own I guess.
Splice video…
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