Can these be cut to length? If so, how many LEDs per section need to be cut off? Do you need to do any soldering after cutting?
1714390
YES there are three leds per section that can be cut. there maybe a connecter that can be used without soldering but I have not used it. they seem to be made for soldering with very small solder tabs.
1714391
You can cut them as long or short as you'd want. And there are cut lines built in and there is no soldering.
1714392
Yes, they can be cut and I have cut them without any issue. No soldering required. I think it's 3 LED's per section.
1714393
You can cut it to any length. The strip consists of Three LEDs are in a series circuit over and over again in parallel. If it's cut short only the other 1 or 2 won't work. There is no need for soldering. But I suggest sealing the end with hot glue to keep moisture out if it's used outdoors
822452
With out counting them.. 'cause their rolled up inside my awning on my camper.. there are 3 LED's, every 4". I think this is 16', so, if you take 16' divided by 4" that makes 48 sections of 4", X 3 LED's per section... that should equal 144 LEDs... if that serves correctly. Hope this helps.
1383631
You can cut the strips at certain contact points( I think it was every 3 LEDs). From there you can either solder on fresh wires or use premade connectors to the contact points,(+) and (-). It's not complicated at all and easily done.
243827
I use about 100 yards of led strip tape a month and have given up trying to use these connectors. I have taken to soldering the strips together. This is not practical for home use I would guess though.
1807633
Yes, you can cut them into three light strips. That's the shortest length, or you can cut longer strips, 6, 9, 12, etc. lights in the strip. You need to use the connectors if you want to string strips together or you can solder electrical wires to each strip to connect them. I soldered mine but the connectors would be easier. Hope that helps. Oh, they work and look great, really bright.
1532153
I don't have the "pre cut" kit but I use mine all night every night in my kitchen. I have all together about12 ft. of these LEDS lights and no worries at all...they are just fine....and the lights are LEDS....I don't think you need to worry about the elec. bill.
828858
I'm sorry but I cannot answer this question for sure. We no longer have the packaging that it came inBut I am thinking that once the LED goes out, it's done. Maybe that is why they are fairly inexpensive.
1919626
Hello David F Crapps,Yes, this LED strip comes in 16.4ft / 16' long when they are delivered.For any question, pls email Lemonbest freely at any time. We are always here for help.Best RegardsLemonbest
1245195
2 pin for the single color. If you cut the strip where marked, usually in multiples of 3 or 4 LEDs there will be exposed copper tabs to solder on wire with attention to polarity also marked on the strip.
959715
Do not remember exact length but did cut some off as I have two of them on 1 ft. length of chain. Mr. Berman's reply is the same advice that I would give. We love our lights and get lots of compliments so I believe the extra effort would be worth while.
1003231
The cross section of the 16 ft strip is about 1/2" by 3/16". See my comment to my post. Two of the 3 LED segments have stopped working after one year being exposed to the elements.
538076
No. a special tool is recommended but I found soldering them was easy. Good luck
529583
They are 9-11" long. You cannot cut them. They also only come with 12" of wire. So you'll have to extend them to reach your battery/switch
509507
What this means is there are 3 leds in each cuttable section which is 2 inches long. So you would get 6 three led sections per foot.
780513
Just took a multi meter to them while off. It read 0.5 ohms across 3 LEDs @ the cut points... Hope that helps.. Doesn't seem right to me for some reason...
2121940
I stripped back about 1/8" and soldered wires directly to the pads. You can also solder stiff square wire so you can use the plugs available for them. Now if your asking how long a strip of LEDs you can use. It really does not make a difference providing you have the proper power source and do not exceed the specifications of these led's.
1044070
Yes, cutoff works well for how primitive it is, but its there. Cheap lights but could be made to work. I'm using them for LED builds bulbs get very hot