How To CUT, EXTEND and CONNECT LED Strips

[@rookie.handyman]

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

[@apratimsingh1306]

these are the type of tutorials i want on youtube. such good and easy explanation

[@rookie.handyman]

Thank you, glad you like it! 👍

[@liulavolk2798]

Thank God somebody is smart enough to understand how to make perfect instruction videos! Subscribed

[@rookie.handyman]

Thanks for the sub! I do try my best to keep it as simple as possible 👍👍

[@nightSki2904]

Ohh ok! I was having trouble understanding how you cut without cutting the copper and now I get it. Very straightforward, thank you 😅😊

[@rookie.handyman]

You are welcome! Glad I could help! 👍👍👍

[@dianasalt411]

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 😊

[@rookie.handyman]

Thank you very much for that sincere comment, I am so glad this helped you! Comments like this make it all worth it! 😊😊

[@atlantashea]

Thank you for your help, that was very well explained and to the point. And your attitude is very welcoming

[@rookie.handyman]

Glad it was helpful and you are very welcome 🙂🙂

[@ranty_bonty5471]

TYY BROOO WOULD SAVED MY CLASS DECPRATIONNNN

[@rookie.handyman]

You are welcome bro 👍👍

[@Mr.Whopsiedaisy]

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:)

[@rookie.handyman]

Excellent, it’s nice to hear that you take care of your brother like that 👍👍 I’m glad this video could help you 👍👍

[@morenapena2734]

OMG .. this English is amazing

[@rookie.handyman]

Thx a lot 😊

[@clxssicfn]

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!

[@rookie.handyman]

Go for it bro, you can easily attach them with a connector 👍👍

[@clxssicfn]

@rookie.handyman my led is a 3pin and it dosent say Red Green Blue and the other color

[@rookie.handyman]

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

[@no_one6347]

الله يجبر بخاطرك❤

[@CathyRoss-f2o]

This worked for me! I am so excited!!! Thanks

[@rookie.handyman]

Glad you found it helpful! 👍👍

[@ben_jaz2196]

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😞

[@rookie.handyman]

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]

Lmao it's only 7 dollars for 5 meters

[@ben_jaz2196]

@@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.

[@ben_jaz2196]

@@rookie.handyman Thank you, i will keep that in mind next time.

[@rookie.handyman]

Just keep trying brother and you will make it work 👍👍👍

[@ComoHacerSinSaber-ht5vg]

Nice video, greetings from Argentina🙋‍♂

[@rookie.handyman]

Hello 👋 Thx for commenting, greetings to you too!!!

[@DontMindDost]

Very nice 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳India...

[@rookie.handyman]

Thank you! 👍

[@TheMetaphysicalFarmer-rn2zm]

Thanks so much for this. I knew I was overcomplicating stuff!

[@rookie.handyman]

You are so welcome, glad it was helpful! 👍👍👍

[@affliction1979]

Very helpful video, sir. You have certainly earned my like. 🎉

[@rookie.handyman]

Glad to hear it! Thanks a lot 👍

[@-FamousCelebrities]

Amazing tutorial😊, am now a LED Master courtesy of you😎

[@rookie.handyman]

Rock on! 😁 👍 It’s simple and easy, we all can do it with a little bit of effort! 👍

[@rookie.handyman]

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) 👍

[@o__ospectrum]

Simple, clear and awesome.

[@rookie.handyman]

Glad you liked it! 👍

[@tynel7476]

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 KZbin 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.

[@rookie.handyman]

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 😅😅

[@tynel7476]

@@rookie.handyman Thank you verry, verry much, you save my day.

[@rookie.handyman]

You are very welcome my friend 👍👍👍

[@marcellopasqualucci7609]

Worked like a charm, cheers

[@rookie.handyman]

Excellent 👍👍👍 Glad it helped!

[@Clwz_vr]

Thanks for the warning about before cutting the strip to have those

[@rookie.handyman]

Yeah, you are welcome! It’s too late when you cut it in the wrong spot! 👍👍

[@jesusmaldonado2604]

Helped me a lot thank you.

[@rookie.handyman]

You are welcome brother 👍👍

[@khadijahdavis1572]

Thank you for this video sir, was very helpful

[@rookie.handyman]

You are very welcome, glad it helped 👍👍👍

[@_araig_]

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?

[@rookie.handyman]

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! 😊

[@miserysgaming3474]

Is it the same exact way for strips 2 wires? I have one with 2 wires and i need to connect them.

[@Sj-ze5wk]

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

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@ruvision361]

thank you, very helpful!

[@rookie.handyman]

You're welcome! 😁😁

[@georgesanchez7465]

Very useful, thanks man!.

[@rookie.handyman]

You are welcome, I’m glad it was helpful! 👍👍

[@ongsam2634]

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

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@Everybody317]

How do these strip lights plug in? Is it always into an outlet or can it be into a standard USB?

[@rookie.handyman]

Yes, you can buy a USB LED, just search for it in a little bit better-equipped hardware store or order it on Amazon.

[@AuraChub-t8x]

Im so happy thanks

[@rookie.handyman]

You are so welcome 👍

[@DOOMVXGA]

Thank you :) I appreciate it!

[@rookie.handyman]

You're welcome! Glad it helped 👍👍👍

[@faizahmed7063]

Thank you very much for working।

[@rookie.handyman]

Excellent, I’m glad it worked 👍👍👍

[@Y-gen]

Solo per l'idea di parlare in inglese ed allargare il tuo pubblico su KZbin meriti un dieci. Poi la spiegazione è perfetta e semplice🎉

[@rookie.handyman]

Thx a lot for your words of encouragement, it really means a lot to me! 👍👍

[@tigertruckerman]

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

[@rookie.handyman]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5a2n3agm7OBmrM

[@EducationYard-rm6rf]

Love you for this video. Super useful.

[@rookie.handyman]

Thx a lot! Glad it was helpful! 🙂👍

[@bornaspigelski1700]

Bro I love you ❤

[@rookie.handyman]

Hahaha I love you too brother ❤️❤️

[@NorbertSzczerbik-n8h]

So when I cut and put it in another place it will still work?

[@rookie.handyman]

Yes, if you cut it on marked lines.

[@Utilisateur75444]

Thank you

[@rookie.handyman]

You're welcome, have fun with your LED project! 👍

[@sabcue]

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

[@rookie.handyman]

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]

@@rookie.handyman omg thank you for replying!! Okay so i will try and buy connectors... thank you!!! Love from the philippines!! 🇵🇭

[@rookie.handyman]

@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 ❤️👍

[@DH0M]

Thank You My Man

[@rookie.handyman]

You are welcome brother 👍👍👍

[@saydatafnouti4522]

Thank you for the videoo, but is there any other way? To like connect them

[@rookie.handyman]

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 😕

[@stevesweeney-iz4wb]

now it all makes sense, thank you for that great tutorial

[@rookie.handyman]

You're welcome! Glad it helped 👍👍👍

[@kayanab5188]

It helped thanks so much

[@rookie.handyman]

Glad it helped 👍👍

[@BoyfriendfnfeditsZ1918]

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!!

[@rookie.handyman]

Nice work, I’m sure it looks much better now 👍👍👍 glad this could help you 👍👍👍

[@ginnungagap69]

Thank you!

[@rookie.handyman]

You're welcome! 👍👍👍

[@feenok3314]

Thank you! Simple and straight forward.

[@rookie.handyman]

You are welcome, thx for comment!

[@JohnnyCarutasu]

Very good, greatly appreciated.

[@rookie.handyman]

Very welcome, glad it was helpful! 👍

[@dat-1959]

Thank you

[@rookie.handyman]

You're welcome, glad it helped!

[@bellafqih]

I bought really good led strips 10m and light up really good for only 20$

[@rookie.handyman]

Nice catch 👍

[@jannlyntv2974]

Amazing, new subs here from Philippines.

[@rookie.handyman]

Thanks and welcome! Would love to come to Phillippines someday ❤️

[@KhinMaungTun-q9u]

Thanks a lot

[@rookie.handyman]

You’re welcome! 👍👍👍

[@coldsky1p]

Thank you I was almost to cut it but I don’t have the tools 😅

[@rookie.handyman]

Glad I could help 👍👍

[@jaysullz]

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?

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@jaysullz]

@@rookie.handyman cheers mate :)

[@zoeboifresh1000]

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…

[@rookie.handyman]

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.

[@ishy3412]

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?

[@rookie.handyman]

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.

[@minimaltrace]

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?

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍👍

[@theotrotchie]

Thanks

[@rookie.handyman]

You are Welcome!!! 👍

[@schlotdoglaser]

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.

[@rookie.handyman]

😁😁 thank you for the comment and yes, I've heard that one before 😁😁 thx

[@Justin-lf1fs]

Hi Everybody! Hi Dr Nick

[@DOOMVXGA]

_In_ flammable means _flammable??_ :)

[@Just_Bella02]

Can you use led from temu?

[@rookie.handyman]

I think you can 👍

[@kranwa15]

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 ??

[@rookie.handyman]

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! 👍

[@anirbansarkar9152]

If i connect with a connector then can i open it and use the same connector again ?

[@rookie.handyman]

Yes of course, you can reuse it as long as you like! 👍

[@devilseyes7048]

Thanks

[@rookie.handyman]

You are welcome 👍

[@DarkoStjepic]

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

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@adamparker09]

How can I do this for outdoors?

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍👍

[@Random-Shorts9277]

thanks for the video i wish i could TIP you

[@rookie.handyman]

@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 :) )

[@LeeTavMusic]

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 😎🙌

[@rookie.handyman]

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 🤜🤛

[@LeeTavMusic]

@@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 👍

[@rookie.handyman]

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 💪👍👍👍

[@alibbank]

@@LeeTavMusic did it work? :)

[@Dib-dib67]

Looks like your easy solution is too hard and perhaps too complex for many with no experience using tools. Worked great for me though! 👌😉

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍👍👍

[@simbathelionkingcat]

How do I make a gap? With just wires?

[@rookie.handyman]

Yes, you have to connect wires and connect new LED strip to these wires.

[@simbathelionkingcat]

Thanks very much.how many years would it last on the exterior under the gutters

[@simbathelionkingcat]

One more question. If I make an extension with wires will the rgb still sync with the remote control for color change ?

[@rookie.handyman]

@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

[@rookie.handyman]

@simbathelionkingcat yes it will if you use the same type of LED strip. Best to use the same strips from one roll 👍👍

[@clover4life405]

could you use a lighter instead of that tool bc i dont have that tool

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@Memto274]

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

[@rookie.handyman]

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]

@@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?

[@rookie.handyman]

@@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. 👍

[@Memto274]

@@rookie.handyman I subscribe you

[@joseacabrera0613]

Where can I get some of those

[@rookie.handyman]

You can check out the video description, there are some links to amazon where you can order them! Thx for question 🙂

[@AlexanderBurke-i2u]

How tf am I supposed to get a led connector?

[@rookie.handyman]

You can find them in any local electronic or lighting store. Or, if you prefer online: amazon, LEDspace, ultraleds, LED Lighthouse, Bright Lightz

[@michaelcross5144]

I got some left but don’t have a rgb for it

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@michaelcross5144]

I have to get a rgb

[@samrajavaid6122]

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

[@rookie.handyman]

@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.

[@4home4]

Legend

[@Princess_Boba]

How do I deal with the leftover pieces?

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@Princess_Boba]

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?

[@rookie.handyman]

@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

[@IiIwayne]

Veery niiiceeeee!!! *in my borat voice*

[@rookie.handyman]

😂 Thx @lilwayne

[@asimkaric-z4h]

Can i use selotape

[@omar-xc1kb]

What do i do with the part i cut off?, can i still use it?

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@H4ZRD]

@@rookie.handymanif you did not connect it back, could you use it in a seperate place?

[@rookie.handyman]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5a2n3agm7OBmrMsi=VnIWRPtbe2DNAFDH

[@futbol1972]

Can I connect as many rolls as I can ir there is a limit?😊

[@rookie.handyman]

@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 😁😁

[@futbol1972]

@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??

[@rookie.handyman]

@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!

[@thunderneverheld]

How to cut the strip and place it far away and then signal it?

[@rookie.handyman]

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?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGSmhXyhfsx7iq8

[@nameless-10]

where’s your leds from?

[@rookie.handyman]

These on the video are actually from Amazon, link are in the description 👍👍

[@Games.Escape.Reality]

So if you cut it without reconnecting it, it doesn't work?

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@Savannah-rp5nk]

What if your led lights don’t have cutting instructions? On the led light of course.

[@rookie.handyman]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5a2n3agm7OBmrMsi=HauHWnR3Ds0EA45F

[@LucyLou1]

How to reconnect the wires to the other end?

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍👍

[@ddampac]

thanks! very simple!

[@rookie.handyman]

Glad it helped, thx

[@bhadbby.a5144]

Instructions unclear I became the led strip

[@zzwildz]

Great, now they dont work anymore, thanks!

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@clxssicfn]

​@@rookie.handymando the connectors connect by themselves

[@rookie.handyman]

@ClxssicFN yes 👍

[@carlmoller807]

I think soldering can be a fire hazard. Feels much safer with plastic connector!

[@rookie.handyman]

Yup, plastic connectors are better and easier, with soldering you need to be precise and you need to have a good equipment! 👍

[@macy3970]

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

[@jheckmann]

Liquid flux will help you make better solder connections. (I think the second one is actually the manufacturer's connection, not yours.)

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@macy3970]

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

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@mariamahady3681]

❤❤❤

[@mayokuna.6644]

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...

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@rookie.handyman]

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 👍

[@HybridOfficial00]

Why cut them to connect them all over again... ??

[@rookie.handyman]

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….

[@SUPREE2014]

I am good at soldering.

[@rookie.handyman]

That’s a good skill to have 👍👍

[@SUPREE2014]

@@rookie.handyman i have 10 years of experience

[@rookie.handyman]

@shuminli-bg2yv You can solder these little connectors with ease. I struggle a lot to get that good-looking connection, any good tips from your experience?

[@SUPREE2014]

@@rookie.handymanactually you will need good tin wire and different size of soldering tip with different shape. For mini points,have to use small soldering tip

[@SUPREE2014]

@@rookie.handyman if the tin wire contain done inpurities,some tin beads may explore and hurt your hands. Whats more,a correct size and type of soldering tips is.also very important. Sometimes we solder 3mm width led.strip

[@shantor100]

Nice try showing the factory silver solder as if you might have done it😅

[@RockyCafe]

good video.. dude sounds like jacula, blah blah blah😅

[@rookie.handyman]

Thanks, glad you liked it! 👍👍