How to Cut LED Strip Lights and Extend EASIEST METHOD EVER!

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  • How to Cut LED Strip Lights and Extend EASIEST METHOD EVER!
    My guide to best cut and extend LED strip lights. I use the ones from Ajax Online, all links for the items I have used are in the links below. This simple guide helps to answer a lot of questions I get about LED strip kits, how to best extend them and how to best cut them without damaging the LEDs. Take a look at this guide and let me know in the comments what you think.
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  • @GeekStreet
    @GeekStreet  3 года назад +57

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    • @SunDevil31
      @SunDevil31 Год назад

      Bllsht. Ive tried 3 different brands. They dont stay connected well and half the lights are green if they do.

    • @maryhill339
      @maryhill339 11 месяцев назад

      1😊😊😊😊😊

  • @ezumach
    @ezumach 2 года назад +900

    Crazy that these companies sell these with no instructions on how to connect the lights using the connectors. You got to wonder how many people are returning these all cut up cuz they can't figure it out. Literally nothing in the instructions on how to do this.

    • @Stoneylfm
      @Stoneylfm 2 года назад +32

      And how disappointing it is when you think you cut, stick and have lights. Knew it was too good to be true

    • @christianraymundodelacruz7484
      @christianraymundodelacruz7484 Год назад +14

      this is actually made for technicians who knows how to do it

    • @ezumach
      @ezumach Год назад +48

      @@christianraymundodelacruz7484 no it's not, if it was it would be sold in a specialty store. It's sold in Walmart, and Amazon. It's for consumers.

    • @jBeanz92
      @jBeanz92 Год назад +6

      I didn't need instructions out the box for my first time...though I cut a piece of strip in the line and not on the middle copper part, thankfully it wasn't that long but definitely taught myself a fun lesson learned type of experience!

    • @JordanDoPlay_Mc
      @JordanDoPlay_Mc Год назад

      @@christianraymundodelacruz7484 false

  • @suemarie6032
    @suemarie6032 2 года назад +646

    I've seen these lights advertised and even though they say DIY cut to fit, they never give more details. Thanks so much for clearing up some confusion.

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  2 года назад +11

      You're welcome!

    • @darrenhayes7786
      @darrenhayes7786 2 года назад +3

      Lol you simply cut them 😂

    • @Skinner90210
      @Skinner90210 2 года назад +7

      @@darrenhayes7786 yeah but on instructions it’s says not to cut any of the led strip that what the confusion was about

    • @amyjoupton3007
      @amyjoupton3007 2 года назад

      ⁷⁷

    • @Ohchelle2nasty
      @Ohchelle2nasty 2 года назад +6

      @@darrenhayes7786 it’s doesn’t tell you, that you needs to by a extended to make sure all the lights work

  • @ShirleyFang18
    @ShirleyFang18 Год назад +87

    This is the most detailed method I have seen about cutting and extending the light strip, and it uses an RGBCW light strip. This light strip is more complicated to connect than single color light strip, and it also explains the connection accessories at the corners. Very useful, great video. keep going.

  • @fortunefalconer2386
    @fortunefalconer2386 2 года назад +155

    Straightforward, clear, simple, and informative instructions. Thank you for your help!

  • @x-wingflyboy8177
    @x-wingflyboy8177 2 года назад +23

    Just bought a 5m roll for a cabinet internal lighting and kind of guessed one cuts on the copper but wasn't sure of that fact. Thanks so much for a clear consice and waffle free video. Wasn't awate of the connectors or extender accessories either.

  • @streakyfish
    @streakyfish 2 года назад +86

    Simple clear instructions. What more could you ask for👍

  • @SteveH-TN
    @SteveH-TN Год назад +2

    Appreciate you shedding some light on this subject ( all Puns intended ) A couple of years ago @ Huntsville Hamfest I purchased a couple of strips without any intention of connecting them together. Recently during building the Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders N Scale double deck layout ( Bell Buckle, Tennessee) Several members used RGB Strips for lighting underneath the upper deck. Which has inspired me to explore using RGB Strips in my home. Thanks for sharing this video & information.

  • @williamsimonson933
    @williamsimonson933 2 года назад +7

    Very helpful! I am making some LED wall sconces with oak boards I milled and didn't have a clue on how to wire the lights. This is really helpful! I'm going to look at your other instructionals. Thank You.

  • @miltonpound763
    @miltonpound763 2 года назад +34

    Thanks for the simple and easy to understand instruction!

  • @rebeccaelley2580
    @rebeccaelley2580 2 года назад +34

    Really helpful! I was looking into how I could connect two strips to one power supply but with a break as they're for under my kitchen cupboards. Thanks so much

  • @bernadettetibazi9969
    @bernadettetibazi9969 2 года назад +16

    Thanks! So informative and simple! Appreciate you taking the time!

  • @general5104
    @general5104 2 года назад +17

    THANK YOU, for posting -
    I hate it when a company makes an item and the store stocks it and sells it, but doesn't stock the parts to use it to its full amount. Nowhere in the store, nor online store, sells the splicer kit for 5 terminal lite strip. I had to have my daughter, who has an Amazon account, to order my kit. That's absurd !
    Thanks for posting this training video

  • @laurenclark5734
    @laurenclark5734 Год назад +21

    Thank you so much for this video. Now I feel like this is something I can’t attempt to do on my own. I’m a grandma so sometimes doing the things of scary but you made this simple and straightforward. Thank you.

  • @jessjazzy_LP8_EA
    @jessjazzy_LP8_EA Год назад +1

    Thank you for saving my time. This video is more detailed, loud and clear, step by step 1,2,3 and then B☀️☀️M 💡 lights up ⭐🌟⭐👏👏👏👏👏
    A lot of instructions videos with too many brands of LED lights has a BS instructions.
    Yours is Awesome 💡 you make my kids happy 🧚‍♀️🤴👼👸🧚‍♀️

  • @Trondogful
    @Trondogful Год назад

    So simple when you know how. Thank you!

  • @FaiyazQuadri
    @FaiyazQuadri Год назад +2

    Thank you! video was very helpful. Just finished closet LED light with help of this video, looking awesome! 👍

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  Год назад

      Awesome great to hear this video helped.

  • @pepperwilliams4428
    @pepperwilliams4428 8 месяцев назад +1

    Better video than most, very detailed! Great job!

  • @KRDP
    @KRDP 2 года назад +1

    Thank you sir for the excellent video , i decided that i wante dmy Led lights on the back of my desk just so at night i can have some lights to go along with my LED Lava Lamp and i could have a really cool set up but i did not know how to cut the LED LIGHTS Safely so i could make sure i dont damage my lights and you sir are a life saver now my LED Lights wont hang over my disk and i can have lights on the top and bottom of my desk. Thank you again for your time making this vid

  • @gabrielganze598
    @gabrielganze598 Год назад

    thanks for the video, it's clear and concise and shows what I need to see

  • @tracymcmillen9638
    @tracymcmillen9638 5 месяцев назад +1

    You made this so easy to understand! Thank you!

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  5 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Tazastical
    @Tazastical 3 года назад +11

    Always helpful and easy to follow

  • @starwirelightingcompany6677
    @starwirelightingcompany6677 Год назад

    It's very helpful to my valued customers.

  • @tristenjarrell9335
    @tristenjarrell9335 Год назад +5

    Ok I just want to cut them bc they are to long and put that somewhere else so I cut it on the copper and then I have to get clips? And I can't just move the rest of the strip elsewhere and call it a day? Cause it's Bluetooth.
    Edit : I don't know what I'm doing

  • @DavidMartinez-fq9eh
    @DavidMartinez-fq9eh Год назад +1

    Thanks for the vid, dude. Very instructive.

  • @abbeyangelcbc
    @abbeyangelcbc Год назад +1

    thanks really informative and simply explained 👍

  • @driftsmith117
    @driftsmith117 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant video mate well done

  • @will1554
    @will1554 2 года назад +6

    When it comes to cutting, can we just trim it and still be good to go with the shortened strip?

  • @jaydenkumar4695
    @jaydenkumar4695 2 года назад +5

    This helped a ton! Thank you

  • @adytibbles
    @adytibbles 2 года назад

    Hi , I want to do the same that you've done In your kitchen with the cooker and extending it . What did you use ,and do you know if you can extend a wiz led strip 🤔? Cheers

  • @DutchNL-xq3fd
    @DutchNL-xq3fd 2 года назад +4

    can you mismatch the colours between strips to get a 2 tone strip that syncs when fading/flashing etc. but has different colours?

  • @GLPBN
    @GLPBN 2 года назад +16

    Thank you so much for this! One question, have you tried extending RGBIC type led strip? For example, I have a 32.8ft long RGBIC strip but I need another 6ft long to complete a loop. Can this be done or will it mess up the segmentation control?

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  2 года назад +2

      I've not tried but in theory I've been told it should work.

  • @user-nu4ps5il5j
    @user-nu4ps5il5j 28 дней назад +1

    Thank you for the video

  • @RawDogGames
    @RawDogGames Год назад

    Thank you got me out of a bind I couldn’t figure out how to make it work stopped and watched a video give you a like

  • @FamFest1
    @FamFest1 Год назад +4

    Clear instructions and helped me out a ton. Thank you

  • @cacmang42
    @cacmang42 Год назад +1

    this is everything I needed to know. thanks

  • @lazdad68
    @lazdad68 3 года назад +17

    Hi, Very impressed with these innr strip lights...where as they might not be the brightest but the fact it works flawlessly with my hue stuff is great

  • @adventuresofpickleandpeanu2179
    @adventuresofpickleandpeanu2179 4 месяца назад

    Thanks this worked very well!

  • @JohnWayneBaileyonfire
    @JohnWayneBaileyonfire 2 года назад +1

    Yes great video thank you🤟

  • @hilariovazquezbadillo9384
    @hilariovazquezbadillo9384 2 года назад +1

    Where do you get thoes connectors
    I would like to cut and expand the strip in to different locations.
    And can you tell the gage of wire is being used to extend please ??

  • @TheLeeattwood
    @TheLeeattwood 2 года назад +2

    Excellent Big Dawg 👍🏻

  • @alexdaneau186
    @alexdaneau186 Год назад +1

    Thanks for this!

  • @abdulpro6662
    @abdulpro6662 Год назад

    Which camera do you use? The quality is soo clear!

  • @shaunhill2466
    @shaunhill2466 Год назад +1

    Great video, first time I have seen anything on your channel. I love your voice, you sound just like Michael McIntyre.

  • @dice8245
    @dice8245 Год назад

    What the heck. Great video straight to the point thank you!!!!!

  • @elieachaaya
    @elieachaaya Год назад +1

    hello Thank you for the great explanation. does any 6 pins connector work ? I noticed that the names of the 6 pins in your led strip are different than mine. is this important or does any 6 pins connector work with any 6 pins led strip?

  • @MNpale
    @MNpale Год назад

    Wow, this whole time I thought you had to solder this stuff. Thanks (and subscribed 😉)

  • @lltaboollyt5988
    @lltaboollyt5988 2 года назад +2

    Do I have to use a extender to finish the light strip or can I use extra light strip to finish the light strip?

  • @edshellard
    @edshellard Год назад +1

    Great! Thank you!

  • @buggy997
    @buggy997 Год назад +1

    You just saved me thx 😂❤

  • @hamzamudasar1077
    @hamzamudasar1077 Год назад

    Thankyou so much this helped ALOT thankyou ❤❤❤❤

  • @harmeettatla1981
    @harmeettatla1981 Год назад

    Can you please do a video on your Kitchen counter lights install (seen @4:20) and extension around the Cooker hood? This is exactly what I’m trying to do so would be appreciated. I am looking to see if I can continue the strip under the cooker hood itself as a better alternative to its own bulb light. But this would require perpendicular joint - not 90 degree one as you showed ?

  • @ketocutie2981
    @ketocutie2981 Год назад +1

    Great video!

  • @WhoCares2509
    @WhoCares2509 10 месяцев назад

    Can this be done with individually addressable LED light strips or would that confuse the control device?
    I'm thinking in regards to WLED effects, etc.

  • @godofliberty3664
    @godofliberty3664 Год назад

    Very informative video.

  • @user-vz2yr6pl8o
    @user-vz2yr6pl8o 8 месяцев назад +1

    very useful thanks lots 👍

  • @bigbear8729
    @bigbear8729 2 года назад +31

    This was extremely helpful. Thank you I've saved the video for when I try again 3rd times the charm 😂 hopefully.

    • @Gunzee
      @Gunzee 2 года назад +2

      What happened the first two times?

  • @filiprangus5826
    @filiprangus5826 2 года назад +10

    Great video, i am missing the part where you would connect a new Power supply tho

  • @galinarou
    @galinarou 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the explanation. The companies should give you a cut because their profits just increased 1000% because of you!

  • @sabcue
    @sabcue 7 дней назад

    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

  • @JerrysTechCorner
    @JerrysTechCorner 3 года назад +17

    Usefull video! Thinking of getting an led light strip also in the future

  • @rechellethackray
    @rechellethackray 2 года назад +2

    Could you please do a video on using these led strips on how to connect it to power source and switch for small projects like resin castings and minature diaramas?

  • @awakening2226
    @awakening2226 Год назад +1

    Thanks!! Freakin awesome tutorial

  • @godofliberty3664
    @godofliberty3664 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing it.

  • @Dx_Ach
    @Dx_Ach 2 года назад +2

    It mentioned in the video how to cut when its to long (at the start) but never revisited it in the video. Whats the correct way to cut if to long?

  • @ScotsBeats
    @ScotsBeats Год назад

    I have some left over RGB strip light and I’m wanting to use it as a single colour. Can I just add two wires to the positive and the B terminals?

  • @brunapoledance8542
    @brunapoledance8542 Год назад

    Hey, would that work if i split a 5m individual addressable strip in 5 equals parts and use the connectors to extend them 2m apart from one another.?

  • @QonVince
    @QonVince 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the info, much appreciated!

  • @ARBYS...
    @ARBYS... Год назад +1

    Tyyy!!! I buying led lights in a few days and this answered ALL of my questions for installation!!

  • @celestial1422
    @celestial1422 3 года назад +1

    Just amazing bro

  • @bradlococo4806
    @bradlococo4806 6 месяцев назад

    at the 415 mark where you have the break of the strip in kitchen. That is what I will have with the window/sink. So if you cut it how does the other half light up if it is cut from the other side that is probably connected to the plug? Thanks

  • @azizfaisal8225
    @azizfaisal8225 3 года назад +36

    Hey can I connect it with the copper or do I have to buy the connector

    • @jet9758
      @jet9758 2 года назад +1

      Need a connector

  • @phatomstar
    @phatomstar 2 года назад +1

    It work thank you

  • @l.j.2917
    @l.j.2917 Год назад +1

    How do you connect the cut piece to power? If you wanted to cut one strip to make two that is?

  • @CrazyguysGamingCGG
    @CrazyguysGamingCGG Год назад +1

    If I have a remote and one adapter and if I cut the leds will both still work with one remote

  • @deeplymind7218
    @deeplymind7218 3 года назад +4

    Very good tutorial 🙏

  • @puputv4072
    @puputv4072 2 года назад

    I bought 5m and 10m led strip will it work proprrly if i combine it and use only one ac adapter 12v-1a?

  • @tshegofatsokgaswane7979
    @tshegofatsokgaswane7979 2 года назад

    This is interesting👌👌👌

  • @adrianpuni500
    @adrianpuni500 7 месяцев назад +1

    Aaaaweeesomeee!!
    Great video man!!,
    Would you know the difference among 2pin LED, 3, 4 up to 6?
    Very interesting world.
    Thank you!

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  7 месяцев назад

      Rhe additional pins are normally there if it has more colour options from like RGB + W as an example

  • @liviupistol4681
    @liviupistol4681 Год назад

    really helped

  • @01arron
    @01arron 3 года назад +1

    Hi fella. Where did you get the leds for under your cupboards? They look pure white not like others I’ve seen that are more blue/purple

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  3 года назад

      From toolstation, its led undercupboard lights

    • @01arron
      @01arron 3 года назад

      @@GeekStreet thank you fella I will have a look on the site now.

  • @arthbeano
    @arthbeano 2 года назад

    Can you tell us how to extend the cut off bit on the LED lights

  • @peacenluvreggae
    @peacenluvreggae 2 года назад

    Can these LED strips ur showing be extended for a long distance? I want to use them for my hallway but i don't want to lose brightness if i wind up connecting 2-4 LED strips. What's the max distance or max LED addon strips u can connect on this Ajax brand? Thanks.

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  2 года назад +1

      All depends on the transformer, give Ajax online a shout they are really helpful.

    • @peacenluvreggae
      @peacenluvreggae 2 года назад

      @@GeekStreet thanks bro

  • @MysteryHood16
    @MysteryHood16 2 года назад +3

    Very awesome! I was thinking of displaying something with led lights!

  • @Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome
    @Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome 2 года назад

    Hi do you know how to cut and "repair" sealed led strips from Dymond? is there an easy way to remove the "protection-layer" to get to the copper contacts?

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  2 года назад

      You have to gently slice off the silicone protective layer.

  • @jpatteson762009
    @jpatteson762009 7 месяцев назад

    what about the LED strips that have the weather poof coating ? Juts trim it ?

  • @kyleday5026
    @kyleday5026 2 года назад

    hi i have the same strip as yours and the same black connector but i am trying to connect the t shape and L shape white connectors to the strip but the grb are in a different order at the top they say bgr instead of grb on the strip and on the other end of the connector it says rgb which does not match up to the led strip do i have to match up the letters the same if so what can i do.

  • @prestonbenner8829
    @prestonbenner8829 2 года назад +1

    Thank you

  • @mikek2951
    @mikek2951 Год назад +2

    How do I do this without the clips? I need an instructional video, pronto. I am a wasteful person and just would possibly rather order a whole replacement kit that I'll get in a day for some reason, if that, and if I have to wait 3 days for clips forget it. Forget going to physical stores. People in those.

  • @diyretiredmom
    @diyretiredmom Год назад

    My light strip says 12v at the cut point and is 3 pin. Does the hippo connector have to be specifically for 12V if it's a 3 pin hippo?

  • @cakeandcustard7
    @cakeandcustard7 2 года назад +6

    Great video mate, had a question. I bought some recently and it turns out its too short and doesnt go around my whole room wall. Would i be able to get another set and connect it together somehow?

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  2 года назад +3

      All depends on the power supply, if it doesn’t have enough power the extra bit will either fade a little or just not work

    • @fitrihaikal4125
      @fitrihaikal4125 2 года назад

      @@GeekStreet what do you mean?

    • @RandomPerson-ui3xv
      @RandomPerson-ui3xv 2 года назад

      @@fitrihaikal4125 the longer the led strip is the more prone it is to not work or the light will not be as strong and bright

  • @22TheJuggernaut
    @22TheJuggernaut Год назад

    Need an update on this video for the V2 hue strips!

  • @bradlymerrin1842
    @bradlymerrin1842 2 года назад +1

    My LED lights connecter is with my phone adapter but it doesn't give it a full power energy! What should i do?

  • @pammaranda7204
    @pammaranda7204 2 года назад

    I have the daybetter one st of 65 ft lights on two rolls
    Do I connect these the same way

  • @Sisuxz
    @Sisuxz 2 года назад +1

    Does the rest of the light strip still work??

  • @fnggaming89
    @fnggaming89 2 года назад

    Quick question...so i have the Minger brand strips and i cut down the intended line,so theres a thick layer of the solicone protection stacked ontop of the copper cut line and its impossible to slot into a extender,would i need to carfully shave down the silicone off the top of the cooper to where its just surface layer cooper and slot in the corner extender??

    • @GeekStreet
      @GeekStreet  2 года назад

      Yes thats right

    • @fnggaming89
      @fnggaming89 2 года назад +1

      @@GeekStreet sweet thank you & happy holidays!

  • @mbilal429
    @mbilal429 Год назад

    12 1A vs 2A led charger, will there be any glow difference

  • @eloisehughes2340
    @eloisehughes2340 Год назад

    How do I power my LED strip on the ceiling? Do I have to run the lights down the wall to power source?

  • @exodusattack5284
    @exodusattack5284 2 года назад +1

    Does the extended "L" shape area for the corners also light up ?

  • @MKBergamot
    @MKBergamot Месяц назад

    THANKS