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Adapt and overcome, I love it. One thing, please, please do some research on proper/safe ladder angles. I kept waiting for the ladder to come crashing down for a blooper reel. I'm glad it didn't happen to you, but if you keep putting your ladders up that way, it will eventually.
I did the same but used drip edge. 2 years later it’s holding up great, wish I had the Govee brackets back then. Great job but you’re using that ladder in a dangerous way, you’re putting the weight at the top, weight should always be pushing down where the feet hit the ground. Use the 4/1 rule. Divide the length the ladder is extended to by 4 and that’s how far from the wall the bottom should be. If your ladder is 16’, the bottom should be 4’ away from the wall it’s against. Just trying to look out.
Thanks for watching! I wish I could have gotten that drip edge sitting proper- it was such a beautifully simple solution. And thanks for looking out! I think I was using the ladder upside down at first 😅 I'll now never forget the 4/1 rule - always felt safer at an angle but ur right - evident by me popping a nail right thru siding. Appreciate ya Jasco!
Hope you all find this useful and FUN (Maybe a bit ASMR?) I’m just a DIY dad enjoying production and giving back- not a big channel (YET!), but I pour a lot of effort into attempting quality videos. Your support means the world - PLEASE consider sharing! ⚙
First off excellent job👍… I have a quick question, I just bought the Govee RGBIC, but in its description, it says I “cannot“ cut the wires and can only be done every 16.4 feet which is exactly how long each strand is, can’t I just simply cut the wires where I want and replace them together especially since I have eaves that don’t line up and would just splice into the extension that comes with it, plus just cut off the lights where I need them to be like what you did in the video… any help would be appreciated
Thanks for watching! LMK which Govee RGBIC you bought. If you are referring to these strands, here are some facts and tips to help. I'm thinking I should do a video on their different strands and cutting methods. 1. Each strand has 3 wires- power, ground and data 2. Govee standardized the 16.4 cuts but more can be added 3. The strand is made of individual daisy-chained RGBIC LEDs. A single light's output runs to the next's input. 4. You can cut these anywhere if you ensure the following... a. If the cut is for end of the strand, the wires are safely insulated and terminated in some way b. If the cut is not for the end, ensure you are re-adding the other lights (or new section) in the right orientation. c. The simplest way to document orientation is to use the plugs to determine side. My power comes out of my house from Govee's power supply in a female threaded connection. So I cut anywhere and ensured I was following that rule. d. Ensure you are using waterproof heatshrink and connectors e. Test every cut and hydrate well 🍻
Hey it's not crazy, it's Manic 😅 Price ain't bad if you consider alternatives noted within. And some of that cost was for connectors that make solution modular. 🤞 It pays for itself. Thanks for watching!
Want to help decide my next move? My survey's in a standoff! Thanks and Happy Holidays! th-cam.com/users/postUgkx0sK78W3BdPgyh_7TB2OH1r8lFWQBVLIV?si=4aJgw_saVtlDMg7j
can you do mine?
Looks great. Just curious, what was the final distance of your lights from the wall surface?
Thanks for watching! Approx 5" from house 🫡
Adapt and overcome, I love it. One thing, please, please do some research on proper/safe ladder angles. I kept waiting for the ladder to come crashing down for a blooper reel. I'm glad it didn't happen to you, but if you keep putting your ladders up that way, it will eventually.
I have the best community viewers, thank you! Thankfully did not learn the hard way. Appreciate you being here ⚙️
I did the same but used drip edge. 2 years later it’s holding up great, wish I had the Govee brackets back then. Great job but you’re using that ladder in a dangerous way, you’re putting the weight at the top, weight should always be pushing down where the feet hit the ground. Use the 4/1 rule. Divide the length the ladder is extended to by 4 and that’s how far from the wall the bottom should be. If your ladder is 16’, the bottom should be 4’ away from the wall it’s against. Just trying to look out.
Thanks for watching! I wish I could have gotten that drip edge sitting proper- it was such a beautifully simple solution. And thanks for looking out! I think I was using the ladder upside down at first 😅 I'll now never forget the 4/1 rule - always felt safer at an angle but ur right - evident by me popping a nail right thru siding. Appreciate ya Jasco!
Hope you all find this useful and FUN (Maybe a bit ASMR?) I’m just a DIY dad enjoying production and giving back- not a big channel (YET!), but I pour a lot of effort into attempting quality videos. Your support means the world - PLEASE consider sharing! ⚙
First off excellent job👍… I have a quick question, I just bought the Govee RGBIC, but in its description, it says I “cannot“ cut the wires and can only be done every 16.4 feet which is exactly how long each strand is, can’t I just simply cut the wires where I want and replace them together especially since I have eaves that don’t line up and would just splice into the extension that comes with it, plus just cut off the lights where I need them to be like what you did in the video… any help would be appreciated
Thanks for watching! LMK which Govee RGBIC you bought. If you are referring to these strands, here are some facts and tips to help. I'm thinking I should do a video on their different strands and cutting methods.
1. Each strand has 3 wires- power, ground and data
2. Govee standardized the 16.4 cuts but more can be added
3. The strand is made of individual daisy-chained RGBIC LEDs. A single light's output runs to the next's input.
4. You can cut these anywhere if you ensure the following...
a. If the cut is for end of the strand, the wires are safely insulated and terminated in some way
b. If the cut is not for the end, ensure you are re-adding the other lights (or new section) in the right orientation.
c. The simplest way to document orientation is to use the plugs to determine side. My power comes out of my house from Govee's power supply in a female threaded connection. So I cut anywhere and ensured I was following that rule.
d. Ensure you are using waterproof heatshrink and connectors
e. Test every cut and hydrate well 🍻
400 bucks to mount is crazy!
Hey it's not crazy, it's Manic 😅 Price ain't bad if you consider alternatives noted within. And some of that cost was for connectors that make solution modular. 🤞 It pays for itself. Thanks for watching!