LED Tutorials - Cutting and Soldering RGB Neon Strips

LED Tutorials - Cutting and Soldering RGB Neon Strips

Our RGB Neon strip is a unique product requiring some soldering and technical skills to cut, reconnect, and reseal while maintaining an IP66 waterproof rating. Follow these steps for the best results when working with our 24V RGB Neon Strips.

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On the underside of the RGB Neon Strip, black marks denote the product's cut lines. Cutting outside these lines will render that section of the LED strip non-functional. First, identify the optimal cut point for your strip. DO NOT CUT UNTIL READING STEPS 2 AND 3!!!

Due to the high density of this strip light, the conductive copper pads are quite small. To cut the strip with enough room to solder, you need to first expose the cut line on the strip. Utilize a sharp razor blade and small snipping tool to carve out a wedge from the silicon above the cut line. Ignoring this step could result in a dead, non-conductive section of LEDs.

Using a sharp pair of scissors, cut the strip light directly along the cut line, ensuring you leave enough room on the copper pads for soldering. An inaccurate cut or using dull scissors might make that section of the LED strip unusable.

After cutting the strip, you need to trim back the silicon housing enough to solder your wires to the copper pads. This can be easily accomplished with a sharp razor blade and snipping tool. Be cautious not to cut too far back, as the end cap needs to cover the strip light.

Once your strip light is ready for soldering, tin the copper pads on the strip. Then, use the extra wire lead with the end cap to solder to the strip. Ensure you use the end with the small wire leads to avoid any wire contact after the end cap is applied. If you're not confident in your soldering abilities, test the connection before applying glue to the end cap.

After testing your connection, you can now glue on the end cap. To create a proper seal and maintain the IP66 rating, use an outdoor-rated, clear-drying silicon adhesive.

Once the end cap is applied and connected firmly, wipe off any excess silicon adhesive and gum the commissure as desired.

For good measure, test your connection again before letting the adhesive set and dry fully. It’s best to hang the strip light so gravity helps the adhesive settle into the cap during the setting process.

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