Testing and tearing apart some 12V LED neon-flex.

This is a fairly common material now. It's an attempt to match the super-smooth linear light output of neon tube without the fragility or expense. In many applications nothing will beat real neon, but for some environments like theatre or fairgrounds where the real thing would be too fragile it's an interesting alternative.
Here's a link to the UK listing I bought this from:-
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302169852307
And what appears to be the same sellers USA listing:-
www.ebay.com/itm/292246704318
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[@SK-se7ox]

This man has the voice of a documentary

[@wannabetechnician7451]

a sharp knife is surprisingly often the best way to cut stuff

[@Crobisaur]

I'm very happy to see that this comes in a wide range of very gay rainbow colors. I might have to make a trans pride olympic rings for the summer :)

[@wantagetreat]

does the white coating come off? is it self adhesive?

[@jamesbomd3503]

IN CHINA THEY PRODUCE LARGE ROLLS OF THE SILICONE TUBING & LARGE ROLLS OF LED TAPE, THIS IN TURN IS SOLD ON TO THE SMALLER WORK HOUSES ( SWEET SHOPS ) WHERE THEY PLACE TOGETHER & CUT TO SIZE ALL DONE BY HAND 1M 2M 3M & SOLD AT GOOD COST & THUS ARE ABLE TO MAKE A PROFIT

[@jmpcrx]

Trying to find this tube without LEDs already installed is basically impossible. 🙄

[@nikeairmaxneonledsign9945]

I like that

[@bobleclair5665]

as a carpenter,,,a router (appropriate size for the strip) and a piece of wood or get real creative with your plexy resins

[@pjoskar1]

What is the different 12v and 24v?

[@DanafoxyVixen]

Its a bummer because real neon is very beautiful but already becoming quite rare.. this will probably end it.

[@neonfactory35]

You are the reason we have created our own factory of neon led sign. We got many clients from all over the world. Thank you very much

[@donleland9157]

OUTSTANDING video - great detail on the power mapping and breaking down (with fantastic focus, I might add)...and all with a mesmerizing voice and accent! I always wondered why we don't see the individual LEDs on these increasingly popular flex lights, and you showed us why! CHEERS!

[@ken9503]

Thanks for the vid bigclive. I usually don't make many comments but since this is about leds, I couldn't help think that those coasters made of clear plastic would make a neat night light.

[@4468]

Oh I like the look of this stuff, the possibilities are almost endless!

[@daviddesrosiers1946]

I have some of this stuff, except the light is directed out both sides. It's marvelous. Thanks for the content.

[@MrSwosh89]

As always, thanks Clive!

[@BigRTKingKong]

Clive, I watched this a couple days ago and now this morning I got an ad on my Instagram for the very same product. Crazy how they know just everything.

[@BEdmonson85]

That coaster rocks! :D I hope the files do get shared. I'd like to turn it into a bigclive button.

[@JneBrr]

Wow this is the best tutorial I have ever watched. thank you so much

[@WmLatin]

Thanks again for yet another technology introduction- I have some projects in mind and parts coming from China! Always enjoy your videos...