How to change the LED lights in your holiday

Follow these steps to change the LED lights in your #holiday inflatables. #christmasdecor #christmas2023
Link to wire connectors
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Link to LED module strip
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Link to fan blower and 3 LED light string. (I haven't tried this yet)
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[@MattKrogmeier]

I was taking down Christmas decorations the past two days, and had considered tossing a couple of our older ones because the lights are practically totally dim...this seems like an easy enough fix! I'll have to give it a shot. Great video!

[@christopherscott8272]

Did it work out well?

[@MattKrogmeier]

@@christopherscott8272 actually, yes! I’ve revived about 4 or 5 of our Halloween and Christmas outdoor inflatables.

[@christopherscott8272]

@@MattKrogmeier we are trying this as we speak. Off to a rough start. Here's to hoping we figure it out.

[@MattKrogmeier]

@@christopherscott8272 leave yourself enough wire to make a good connection. I sealed the splices with a hot glue gun to prevent moisture intrusion, and wrapped them with tape to keep them from shorting. It’s *probably* a one and done fix- meaning, you might not get to repair it twice. Start with one light, see how it works out for you before moving on to the rest.

[@tbolls]

@@MattKrogmeier AWESOME!

[@MrProfessionaldj2003]

I did the same thing. But used hot glue to encase the wires to water proof them. Send to have worked. I did it this afternoon. We shall see how it handles the next 6 weeks!!!! Hopefully well!!!

[@akilla214u2c]

How does the hot glue handle the temperature from the low voltage? Any melting of the hot glue?

[@tbolls]

Good question! I haven't seen any problems with the liquid electrical tape I used.

[@JV-we6vr]

Awesome video thanks for your help, also great camera kid great job

[@carlvarner709]

Have you ever replaced the internal bulbs on the large 20’ inflatables to make them LED instead?

[@carlvarner709]

Have you tried yet?

[@addysbedtimebooks4105]

Your video tutorial is amazing. I was able to change 2 of my inflatables lights in less than 30 min.

[@tbolls]

Thanks for the nice comments. Great feedback.

[@bquedenfeld]

Do you have a inflatable with light bulbs in them c7 I believe my light cord is attached a different way The cord must have fell and most lights are in the bottom

[@tbolls]

Do you have The Abominable 12 ft blowup? Watch this video we just did. Pull out the lights. Almost turn it inside out. You'll see hooks or circles where the string connected the lights to the inflatable. You need new string. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5mWfp-qYq6VqNksi=-rbhHkLFdYXn9wUI

[@christympacheco2745]

Lol can fix mine....

[@randipettit2608]

Thank you!!! I followed your instructions and replaced the lights on two of my inflatables in under 30 minutes. And they look gorgeous now.

[@tbolls]

Great to hear! Thanks for the comments.

[@carlvarner709]

Sorry for dumb question, but these butt connectors are for one light and terminate? Or is there some way to still use butt connectors with a string on 6 lights?

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

You can terminate on the last light. Link the rest of them.

[@BB-oh5vm]

Do all inflatables have the same led lights? How do I determine which lights to purchase? Or can I use any? Can I also add more lights or brighter lights?

[@tbolls]

The old LEDs were a single light. The ones I used had 3 small LEDs in one strip. It's a lot brighter. I put a link to the lights in the description of the video. I've been getting great feedback from people who have tried it.

[@rspoley]

Thank you! Just need to clarify: red and black don't always go together. My 12ft Santa inflatable had the black wire as the negative; the LED light red wire was the positive. Wasted 13 of those butt clamps before I realized the polarity was different. 😅

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Oh man, that sucks ! I Usually go stripe to stripe and solid to solid. Or ribbed to ribbed and smooth to smooth . Do one and test the polarity.

[@southernspice86]

Thank you for your tutorial. I struggle with these inflatbles. The lights don't last, or they are too dim. I actually rigged up small strands of white christmas lights in them before, but thats a waste. I just put up my Halloween inflatables, and they are dim. Ordered the supplies and will be changing out some lights. Thank you!

[@ucrash2]

The butt connectors are also called "scotchlocks", the are for connecting phone wires. I saw them at Lowe's near the phone and tv wire section. On my display, the power regulator module got wet and fried. I saw the flicker module has a 25v capacitor. I reasoned the regulator must have put out about 18volts. I tried 12v but it was very dim so i wired an 18v supply from junked modem. I felt it was a bit too much so I added a 10 ohm power resistor at the 18v output to help limit current. There are lots of different light options on these. Thanks for the video.

[@hlbatchelor81]

Can you speak in lamens terms 😅

[@ct43228]

Scotch-Lok UY2’s are the orange wire connectors. We use them in telecom for damp environments and polymer insulated conductors. They make non-gel filled ones also for pulp-insulated conductors…. Great video!

[@tbolls]

Thank you!

[@mariefrank7355]

Thank you for this video. I just ordered the butt thing-ee's from the link you provided. My inflatables will light up the neighborhood after Friday's delivery!!

[@camaro75v8]

Just came across your video, very helpful, I have parts on order to fix mine.

[@ladythunder63]

Is there somewhere to find the caps if they are brittle and it breaks when you try to take an led loose to replace it? I have had great luck because of your video and my decorations are beautiful, but now I have a broken cap. Any suggestions will be appreciated

[@michaell276]

I have the same issue. One of mine was a cheap no name though overall good quality but the led snaps weren't made to be removed. Trying to find a solution. Sewing snaps seem to be about it.

[@ladythunder63]

@@michaell276 Replacing the lights worked great following this video. Watching some of the others were crazy. If I can do this, anyone can, but on the last one, that stupid cap shattered and it is at the top, so now I don't know what to do.

[@katiecoleman6818]

Can you make a vide of one that only has 1 light?

[@tbolls]

I already thought of that. I just bought a Yukon Cornelius blowup, and I don't like the lights that came with it. Thanks for the comment! Happy Holidays!

[@chipingho7197]

I would like to ask what is LED light bulb you using and is it 12V 1.5A? Thanks

[@danielblackmon6122]

Very good guys. I watched a few longer videos, but yours got straight to the point!

[@tbolls]

Awesome! Thanks for the nice comments.

[@itsroads206]

🙌🏽 Saw this video last year! Going to upgrade mine this year! And I ordered more so I will be upgrading them as well! Thanks for the vid!

[@carlvarner709]

Where did you order from?

[@tbolls]

Glad I could help!

[@FrankenhilfFilms]

Great video. Dad sounds like Dennis from 30 Rock.

[@adamthompson8432]

Great video and your child is learning so much! Great job dad!

[@tbolls]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas!

[@adamthompson8432]

@@tbolls by the way, last night my new LED lights and butt connectors came in! We have a blow up buddy the elf and the lights were dead. Followed this and Buddy is glowing so bright you can see him from space. Thanks for the advice because I thought I was going to have to just throw him out! Worked like a charm! Going to do our snowman today.

[@tbolls]

@adamthompson8432 That is awesome to hear. Glad it worked. I'm happy Buddy is alive again. Merry Christmas Happy Holidays! Enjoy!

[@adamthompson8432]

Yes sir! Thank you and happy Holidays!

[@Jesus_Strong]

What did you use for glue?

[@tbolls]

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[@davetrevino1361]

Lights work great, but those connectors are quite a disappointment. I can see why you went that route, but for me it didn't help ended up just stripping the ends on both lights and existing wire and twisting together. Used the butt connector over the twisted end more like a wire nut at that point. Did get them rewired though and the added brightness is perfect. Nice tip on the lights.

[@BruhIgot2strikes]

Thanks! My grandma was about to throw one of her inflatables away because one of the lights was out.

[@rivesdentistry]

Thanks for the helpful video. One question though, what do you do when a blowup only has one light? Or, when you are at the end of the chain of lights? What do you do with the wires coming out of the other side of the replacement LED light?

[@tbolls]

Cap them or black tape. Thanks for the comments. Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Good luck.

[@dorrancemorrison1700]

Great video. Where did you buy that strip of 3 lights to glue onto the single light?

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

All the links are in the description.

[@ryanefoley82]

You are the man! This worked like a charm. At first, I simply used my fingers to crimp the wires, but I quickly realized why you used a tool. After using one, worked perfect. So friggen bright! I tested it on a $15 Wal-Mart throwaway blow up - looks like a $30 one now ;) - Thanks! Now I need to learn now to fix the fans - these things are way to fragile.

[@tbolls]

Yes. The next video is changing a blower fan on an old Halloween ghost. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad it worked for ya. Happy Holidays!

[@davidpatterson3614]

Thank you!! I have over 30 inflatables between halloween and Christmas and some older ones are dim and some of the really large ones do not have enough lights! This is so helful thank you!

[@tbolls]

You are welcome!

[@andrewortega8929]

The last light where it's only one sided, do you just leave the wire as is on the other side? Or does it need to be capped? TIA

[@tbolls]

Duck tape, liquid tape, cap them. Whatever you have. Thanks!!!

[@debbiebeidelman9343]

I followed the instructions and it's not working. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

[@tbolls]

Make sure the wire is way up the connector and then push the center piece tight.

[@theemza5757]

Liked at 2:10 “Okay, we’re inside…”

[@jdc7323]

Cool. I got a few I have to repair. Thanks for links.

[@CindyPCavanaugh]

When replacing only one led light, the original light only has one set of wires. So you connect one end of the light wires to the existing wires, but what do you do with the wires at the other end of the replacement light?

[@tbolls]

If you buy the correct replacement lights, it will work. They are meant to work when they are cut from the strip. I put electrical tape around the other end or the liquid tape I have.

[@CindyPCavanaugh]

@@tbolls Thank you! It worked well. I purchased the lights & connectors in your comments & followed your directions & our inflatable jack-o-lantern is bright again!

[@tbolls]

@@CindyPCavanaugh AWESOME! That is GREAT to hear. Happy Halloween!

[@joeweihs2047]

I’m on an ipad and did not see the link for the led lights or the but connectors can you post it in the comments please

[@tbolls]

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[@daddy1208]

How do I find or know what the gage is? Do they all have a common size?

[@reboot530]

I followed your link and they are all connected. How do I find them like yours?

[@tbolls]

You need to cut one off. Connect the one end to the blow ups wires and tape or seal off the other open end.

[@jimapazidis3781]

Hi, I have a Ol pink beat the light doesn’t work and I’m trying to change it but I order from Amazon the lights and I’m trying to change but my lightning inside the penguin is only one wire goes to the lights you fix that

[@tryst3106]

We went awry somewhere. The other three lights turn on, but the one we replaced, the second in the series of 4, doesn’t turn on. We tried with two different lights. No idea what we could have done wrong.

[@tbolls]

If you used the butt connectors, make sure the wires are pushed up all the way and push the cap/button in until you here a click. Hope this helps.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Polarity ?

[@weaverron3751]

your the best

[@debiwilliams9180]

Thank you for sharing. New at changing lights and didn't now how and what to do. Thanks again.

[@tbolls]

You're welcome. I hope it was easy and quick! Happy Holidays!

[@michaelcavender6238]

Maybe dumb question but you seem to be mixing the colors, am I seeing that correct? Would assume you would connect like to like to keep ground consistent.

[@dennys9506]

This recommendation is the best I found but I have a question. 2 of the 4 replacement LED lights work. The 3rd doesn’t and the 4th the wires stop on the other side. How do I close off the end of the wire from the LED strip?

[@tbolls]

Not exactly sure what you mean. But the last one will.have wires on the other side... just wrap them.up in electrical tape. The 3rd one maybe has loose wires, try connecting them again.

[@michaell276]

Ok so you replaced all four leds? The one that isnt working, 3rd? is likely defective if the 4th in the series is working. Replace the 3rd set again. To terminate the wires on the 4th (last) use the hot glue to seal them and prevent grounding out from touch or water. That's how I seal all my connections.

[@michaell276]

If the 3rd and 4th aren't working, then the issue is likely that you have a bad connection either leaving led 2 or entering led 3. Or that piece of wire is bad. Ignore the butt connectors. Just strip the ends around 1/2 inch and twist them together. Make sure to match the wire with the stripes. Then use hot glue to seal them up.

[@christinamarin4875]

Hi, Do you know if we can change an inflatable that has a light bulb to one of these LED lights ?

[@tbolls]

Absolutely, just follow the same steps to one light.

[@michaell276]

You can but they tend to be free floating within the inflatable. The wires however will be anchored with nylon rope throughout it so if you cut the wires you need to make sure you dont lose the anchor points. It's much easier to just buy LED replacements. Search am azon for c7 e12 led bulbs. Most of those should be the right size but you can read the reviews. If people used them for inflatables someone will mention it. Keep in mind 2700 is yellowish light. 5k and higher is white light. I keep both on hand and use whichever fits the inflatable better.

[@chuckger1625]

Will adding say 2 3leds 5630's at 0.72 watts each 3 light strand need a separate power supply? How about if I'm replacing 6 lights in 1 inflatable - I have a inflatable that looks like C9 strand of 6 colored lights.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Use C9 led bulbs and swap them.

[@valerietorres3148]

Video starts at 2:09.

[@TJDylan]

Thank you

[@Emilya1985]

I just did this and it isn’t working!

[@annieromero955]

I did one and it also didn't work.

[@tbolls]

If you used the butt connectors, make sure the wires are pushed up all the way and push the cap/button in until you here a click. Hope this helps.

[@t2javy471]

Thanks. I'll be working on my 5 year old inflatables that are looking a bit dim

[@janmac218]

I'm about to order. Which size did you use for the wire. Small - Medium or Large? So glad you found these. Just wanted to be sure which size you used. Already ordered the lights. Thank you so much.

[@tbolls]

The connectors are a set of 50 pcs of each size. I used the red. They are the biggest size. Once you put the wire in and close it, give it a tug. It should stay in. If not, then use a smaller size.

[@janmac218]

@@tbolls Thanks for the reply. I ordered and will get them on Monday. The lights come tomorrow. Amazon had the clips on sale for just over $7.00. I paid 19.00 for the lights but that's okay. I'm still ahead of the game. I'll try to post and let you know how it goes after the install. I have a combo scene with 2 each 5 foot ghosts separated by a pumpkin but after inspection, I don't think it will be too difficult to do. Only the ghosts each have one light. Thanks so much for posting your video. Your helper was great as well.

[@janmac218]

Amazon just delivered both the lights and surprisingly the butt connectors. You mentioned you glued the new light onto the original light but I didn't see how you did that in your video. What did you use? I didn't realize I didn't see that part until watched just now your video. thanks!

[@tbolls]

@@janmac218some kind of crazy glue. Just clean the old light first if there is dirt or dust on there.

[@janmac218]

@@tbolls I should have waited but went ahead and just used the adhesive backing and stuck it to the old light. Never thought about cleaning it with something like rubbing alcohol that evaporates quickly. In any event, the wiring went well with the butt caps. There were actually three lights. Didn't realize the Pumpkin had one too. Fixed all three. If the adhesive backing doesn't hold up, it will be a quick fix to remedy so I'm not too worried. A couple of KZbin videos I looked at used a hot glue gun. Don't have one. Anyway, thanks so much. I can't wait for dark. Might get a lawn chair and just stare at my handy work thanks to your help. Have a great week! I would post a picture but don't know how to do that. I guess I need to watch a KZbin video on how to that as well😊

[@KimSmith-ms6bg]

The ones I got has four wires. Any suggestions?

[@tbolls]

Did you buy it from the 2 links I have for the LED lights? I bought one of those 4 wires before and didn't know how to figure it out. I already cut them.and couldn't return it. From the pictures I see, the 2 links I have would work. Keep me updated.

[@alejandrinamm3961]

Thanks 😊 I have one ☝️ question LED light 💡 it’s expensive, any other cheaper 😳

[@tbolls]

Try amzn.to/3dpHbm0 The important thing is that the strip can be cut into sections and still work. This LED light does say that in the pictures. Good luck! Happy Holidays!