How to cut and rewire led light strips

[@rocktoone]

GREAT video...... I went one step further and added a small loop of wire before I soldered the end so you can easily just hang the lights anywhere.

[@JDSOutdoors]

Very smart idea

[@d-money5976]

I followed this step by step and the only difference is I used the 5630s and I must say YOU ARE ON POINT.......I got all the stuff needed and they work GREAT.....This was mainly to put a few short strips on the inner cabin of a fishing kayak and I also followed the steps you provided for a power box........I'm digging the lights so much I'm making some for the patio... Thanks Bro......you did amazing job.....great vid

[@gebaril60]

Couple tips for soldering, dip the tip of your hot solder gun into the flux, the acids will clean the tip then add a layer of solder to the tip and wipe off the tip with a wet sponge then re-tin the tip again. This makes the soldering job go much faster. Love the videos and thanks for all the hard work you do to keep us informed.

[@beamboy07]

what the flux?

[@2001pontiacta]

Thanks for the video, man. I bought 2 rolls for the ice fishing shelter and I have been weary on cutting them. After watching your video I feel comfortable making some like you did here! Thanks again

[@chrisnelson5160]

Awesome demo there Outlaw, nicely done...... You have opened my eyes to many possibilities for what I do....

[@stevechang6677]

Thanks for your video, will start putting my LED's together now nice clear and detailed instructions.

[@bobt471]

❤. Catching up on your videos …. 🙏🏻

[@kenallen512]

No apology necessary for the video, it looked great. Thanks for posting this, I am going to make a couple for myself. As far as the soldering job the only thing I could suggest is a heat gun rather than the open flame. Great job, thanks. Could you give me a brand name and a source for the LED strip. Thanks again.

[@michaelprevost1229]

Great video thanks for the tips Im going to make this for my ice shanty.

[@martinlarkin9624]

John: is there a specific type of solder you use for connecting the wires to the light strip? John, I am using and old cigarette lighter with cord to make the connection to the light strip, instead of the alligator clips to the power box, with the accordion like wiring to the cigarette lighter unit, is there a way of knowing which wires are negative and which one is positive. Your thoughts?Thanks John. I guess when your priming the copper leads, you have to make sure the solder stays on there own side of the copper dot. Correct.

[@JDSOutdoors]

Yes use electrical solder not plumbing and I like the thinner solder for small projects

[@lowellnanney7149]

Thank you for putting this together!

[@JDSOutdoors]

Lowell Nanney no problem things are expensive enough I'm all for DIY and saving money. sorry about video quality I'll eventually get a real camera

[@fireantfishing]

Great channel, and nice video man. I hope i don't regret going lower than the 5050...

[@JDSOutdoors]

FIREANT FISHING for the small area that your lighting up you should have no issues. I've ran the 3528s in a few boats without many problems. the few that I did have were with parts of the strands going out randomly and I think it's because of them not being as well made as the 5050 but it all comes down to how you treat them. looking forward to your next boat vid I'll have an update on the jet soon

[@derekbuttery4776]

Great vid. just 'found' this and am using to make some under awning lights for my RV.... just subbed. ps loved the battery box build, shamelessly stolen and will use as part of my solar set up...

[@derekbuttery4776]

Whats that badge on your hat? looks just like my AVFC toque....

[@JDSOutdoors]

Derek Buttery that's just a carhart hat and thank you I also used this method in my 5th wheel and fish house it works wonders

[@randylongman7617]

Would this be the same for the color changing led light strip with remote? I imagine there’s a sensor somewhere for the remote on the strips

[@BigOlSmokey]

Can you do an updated video on this with a better view like your power box videos?

[@JDSOutdoors]

I can

[@BigOlSmokey]

@@JDSOutdoors it would be greatly appreciated. I can follow along and do the necessary steps but it might help for others. Great videos on your DIY playlists I ordered my stuff for the lights and power box tonight

[@martinlarkin9624]

Great video John. Instead of alligator clips can you use bullet connectors to plug into the banana jacks?

[@hemlatanakhua8308]

Great video.Made it look very easy.what about if i want to go for making it solar?what if i want to make it solar generator?

[@darrellrichards2133]

Awesome job

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

i think that is good idea but if i was building them i would use regular 18 ga copper wire and shrenk tube it with clear tube but that just me let me know how long they last because i want to know

[@JDSOutdoors]

Andrew Murphy I have a strip identical to this set up I've been using for over two years and abusing it more then most and it still works fantastic

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

does the leds last

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

thanks for that video on the details how u made your power box i am trying to figure out now how i can take to LSA And wire them up so i can have 24 volts to control ham radio etc of field day or when i go hunting for my little moble radio setup to talk with deer camp

[@JDSOutdoors]

Andrew Murphy two years so far so good with these leds I've been happy and the possibilities are endless with the power boxes that's what fun with them

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

if i get one build with to 12 v batt will i have to get two 12 volt chargers then i hope u do more vids i have learn alot just the idea using speaker wire for power wire makes me shutter but that because i deal with alot more volts 12 v plus for hf use sorry if i came off bossy i will leank u to my box video when its done

[@charleshoward9983]

To be honest I didn't see anything wrong. Just my opinion though. Thanks for the video.

[@Skyfall-sv8df]

Can you provide a link for the LED strips and banana clips?

[@JDSOutdoors]

The clips are purchased locally at the hardware store

[@JDSOutdoors]

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00U5Y24QO/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550111016&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

[@dudleybrown7030]

Why not just leave the existing wiring leads? If they aren't going to be moved (like mounting in a car trunk to get maximum light), it may just make sense to use the leads it comes with.

[@edwardcastile2335]

It would be nicer if you had the phone/camera closer to your work, hard to see what you’re doing.

[@andyleather3014]

SOLDER

[@JDSOutdoors]

Northern accents are the darndest things

[@100roberthenry]

12v led strips... ..not the 5v ones :0

[@SunDevil31]

Im using AuraLed lights. Cannot get them to stay connect. They slide out and if not, have the lights are green. No clue how you guys make it look so ez.

[@JDSOutdoors]

A good soldering iron makes a world of difference

[@SunDevil31]

@@JDSOutdoors What flux and wire you use? Ive never soldered electronics.

[@JDSOutdoors]

@@SunDevil31 no Flux just electrical solder.

[@SunDevil31]

@@JDSOutdoors Ill give it a go. Thanks.