You need one of each of the following to copy exactly what I did in this video- 16.4ft LED Light Strip: amzn.to/2oDOvla Power Adapter: amzn.to/2oOUJOl Motion Sensor Switch: amzn.to/2FjHe3w T-Pins (any size 1"-1.5" will work): amzn.to/2xJkoQs If you don't have a power outlet in your safe, you can use this rechargeable battery: amzn.to/2Fmm6t6 You can also install your own power outlet kit exactly as shown in this safe using nothing more than a powerdrill: amzn.to/2oFLGjc
My man, thanks for a simple straight forward idea.......definitely doing this as I tried some magnetic led lights and it will leaves sections of the safe dark....just ordered the parts.
Thanks for the video. I used this as a template but instead of T-pins I used small pieces of the hook side of velcro. I stuck the sticky side of the hook pieces to the back side of the light strip (about a 2in piece a foot apart) then pressed the hook side of the velcro to the carpeting on the wall inside the safe. Its been two years and works perfect to this day. I also mounted a powerstrip inside my safe. Drilled a hole and added a grommet, cut the powerstrip plug off, fed it through the hole, rewired the plug end, mounted powered strip inside safe, and plugged it in.
To anyone who has followed this tutorial, including the maker of this video, PLEASE check your install IMMEDIATELY!!! This particular LED strip is flimsy and is a fire hazard. I followed this tutorial in Sept 2021 using the exact same parts and method. I was extremely happy with the results until last night when I smelled burning plastic coming from my safe while it was open and illuminated. This was the only electronic device in my safe, so I quickly realized it was the LED strip. The strip was damaged, possible by the T Pin mount, right in the area where it makes a 90 degree turn at the bottom corner of my safe. It was shorting out, causing the strip to burn and melt. Damage could also be due to bending the strip. These strips are extremely flimsy, basically a couple of copper foil leads encased in thin plastic. Simply bending the strip may have stressed and cracked the copper lead inside, creating a hotspot where the lead was barely still connected. As I began to pull at the strip, trying to remove it, the lights on one side of the damaged spot flickered on and off. I then notice a burnt/blacked area with a tiny spot that would sporadically GLOW ORANGE WITH HEAT as I pulled at the strip. This thing could have caused a fire INSIDE my safe full of guns and ammo and burned down my house. Even if you got lucky and didn’t damage your strip during install, failure could just be a matter of time as the strip is so flimsy that repeated, small movements over time (such as bumping the strip while moving items) near a bend point could possibly damage it. I blame myself for using cheap parts and a janky mounting method and for possibly over bending and damaging my strip during installation without realizing it. I usually do MUCH better work and use higher quality parts than this on my projects, but I was looking for quick solution. This LED strip will be going in the trash and I will replace it something more durable.
After watching your video 6 months ago, I finally pulled the trigger and completed the light kit install. The difference is incredible! And for less than $40. Thanks for the great suggestion and video tutorial!!! Really appreciate it.
I just installed these lights in my 40 gun safe. I spent time clipping a dozen or so of the pins prior to starting the install. When I started installing the lights and went to use a pin I discovered my safe does not have felt where I wanted to install the lights. The adhesive on the back of the lights works GREAT. I wasted about 10 minutes with the pins. Everything works great and I am very happy! I guess I will give the pins to my wife for her crafts. So glad I found your video. Thanks again.
The best part was I cut all the pins and was getting the hang of it. Then I start to lay out my lights, and find that I have a half inch metal lip all the way around. So I used the backing tape and it came out awesome! You cannot even see the lights as they tape so flush to the safe! Anyone need some cut T pins? Great video and thank you for listing the links; very helpful and I appreciate the effort!
I did this about a year ago to my safe. Makes a world of difference. I will confess though....I made backers, painted them to match my interior, spliced the led's at the corners, etc. Did pretty much everything you just proved I didn't need to do. But it satisfied my OCD. Enjoy your channel. Keep the videos coming!
I had seen this video about 2 month ago. I bought your set up before having a safe lol. Just bought my gun safe arrives in a week. I loved your set up had see video again to remember how to do it. I can't wait till my safe arrived next week. Thanks for the video and sharing.
I just did this to my 36 gun Liberty safe. I was looking at the light kit from Liberty for my safe , $129 !! That got me searching a little and I found your video. A couple things changed since you posted 5 years ago. The motion / light sensor now has 3 adjustment pots and it has instructions on the package telling what they do and adjustment guides. The LED spool no longer comes with the extra AC connectors , you don't need them anyway. Since the 36 gun isn't as wide I had some overlap on the bottom , just extra light . It turned out great , better than the $129 set of 6 12" strips I'm sure , thanks for the video.
Great video, and appreciate the links to all the needed parts. The fireboard in my safe was a real pain to push the pins in and they kept bending. I found that using needle nose pliers worked well to help push them in straight without bending.
Worked like a charm! All the same materials except I saw another person say they used adhesive backed loop and so I did too. Looks professional!!! Thanks again!!!
For my small, quick access biometric safe (1' X 4') a couple of the disk shape, battery powered LED motion activated lights have worked well, but this looks like a great option for a big safe. Nice job!
Thanks TwangNbang for making this D.I.Y. vids...I just got tired of a dark boring gun safe... so I tried your set-up and worked perfectly! Although I did do a few things differently especially with t-pins, unfortunately it didn't hold up as I expected...so I used zip-ties instead.Also got this flexible type LED strips with plastic coating, the motion sensor worked just fine and adjusted it as directed. But Layed it out(strip lights)just the way you did and now safe is all bright but green lol. Thanks for all the links...and your time doing this! One of my favorite 2A channels! God bless!
Just got my safe delivered two days ago and ordered these lights today. Thanks for the great lighting idea...This was just the thing I was looking for!
Great video! I had a large amount of brass tacks with a wide heads and used them instead of the T-pins and worked perfect! What a difference it makes. Thanks for this video.
I couldn't get the t-pins to go in far enough, so I use my Arrow staple gun. That was easier for me. The list of parts was a HUGE help, thanks. I ordered 2 strands of lights, but the coupler to link them together wasn't included anymore. The adapter is no longer included with the power supply either. Turned out bright enough with just a single strand though, so no big deal. Thanks a million for the idea.
I used sticky back Velcro Strip from craft store and cut it to match size of led strip . I then pushed both sticky sides together of the lights and Velcro . The Velcro stuck to back side of lights attach and hold to felt on safe the whole way. And it is movable if needed. Great video!!
I did this as well, thanks for the video! I've used these before but didn't think about doing it in my safe. Cheaper to do it this way than other kits that contain the same items but cost more.
Great Video. I also found that the T-Pins were a PITA to get pushed in. I went with the velcro method which was much easier. I took it one step further and cut the backing tape every 6 inches so that I attached to velcro to the LED glue. Not removing the tape I noticed that my velcro was not sticking well. Once completed it took me about 2 minutes to run the ribbon. Looks great and thank you for the information.
Excellent video and great price! I order the supplies you listed ($33), installed it over about an hour and am very pleased with the results! I have the next size down from a Fat Boy, went completely around the inside of the door and trimmed off about 6-8" of excess lights. There is no need for lights under shelves. I used the 1.25" T-pins and pressed them in on an angle into the corner so the tape is angled toward the center of the safe. Use a little piece of wood to help press the pins in and save your fingers! I also removed the backing on the strips and used the adhesive to stick them in the hinge cups to make sure they stay out of the way. Worked great!
Thanks for this instructional video! Just set up these lights in my Cannon 64 and didn’t even need the t-pins since there is a usable metal ledge the entire way around. Thanks again!
After several years of dealing with a dark safe, I finally decided to try this. Just got the install done, and it turned out great. Im just asking myself why didn't I do this a long time ago? Thanks for the helpful info.
Thank you for this! I bought everything you recommended. The DuBro link didn't work for me. I was able to find a different source for the same Du Bro 1-1/4" size pins. I think your tutorial has upped the price of the items on Amazon. It's up to $42 now! Anyway, it was extremely helpful, and everything worked just as you described. I'm extremely happy! I did burn out one segment, by pressing it in the T-Pin crease too hard. Thankfully it wasn't noticeable, and doesn't affect the rest of the led ribbon. I also found that putting a T-pin across the two contacts where you cut it, shorts out the lights.
Great idea, I ordered the lights and motion detector through Amazon and I ordered a rechargeable 12 volt 5800 mAh battery pack through Ebay. I was going to secure the lights to the safe with the hook side of hook & loop velcro but I found that the lights that you suggested already had an adhesive backing so I peeled off the backing and stuck it all around the safe. It's very sticky and adheres very well the the safe. I stuck the sensor to the side using the velcro hook side. Thanks for the great video!
I just installed my lights. I attached them to pieces quarter round actually. It turned out great. Installing the LED strip on the curved part of the quarter round gives it the perfect lighting angle.
It'll take me 15 min just to unload the safe... Another 15 to take out the rope lighting (which took me a hour to put in) just to be ready to install this.... But I'm thinking it'll be worth it! Great video!
Great video. Used the supply list you provided and love it! Took a while to get the sensor the length of time I wanted but now I’m set. Thank you very much for a simple idea that didn’t cost $100
Great work bud. Looks great. I used the exact same lighting kit. I just leave mine on 24/7. Doesn't use much power and it acts like a small golden rod because it slightly heats up the interior.
I have a liberty 48 which is close in size to yours on order and looking around for lights. I bought 2 thin aluminum pieces at tractor supply on their 4th of july military discount to use as a backer/heat sink for the leds. Good reminder about the door hinges, I forgot about them but looks like no problem at all.
The lights you installed are brighter than the lights that came with my Liberty Lincoln safe. Looks like I might have to upgrade my led lights. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for this video and the links. I purchased all the items linked from Amazon in later December of 2020. Installed in a Liberty 1776 64gun safe from TSC. I found the wall edges to be too hard for the pins until backed away from the front wall by about 1.5 inches. I pulled the sticky backing off and followed the plastic hinge recesses at the same front offset line. The hinge does not appear to hit the led strip. Everything worked exactly as described in the video, and looks amazing. My TSC safe may be taller because the LED strip did not make it around the entire safe. Starting the lights at the lower right corner they ended half way across the bottom. The right side of my safe is rifle storage, so that lighted section is not missed. Having lights on the bottom left does light the shelving really well. The bottom shelf was lit so well that I've moved the shotgun ammo down their.
It's only been a few days, but I'm really enjoy opening up that safe and being able to see everything perfectly! I forgot to mention two things: 1. I probably installed with more pins than necessary. If you look at the strip closely there are segments between LEDs that are cleaner (no components or cut points), I slid most of those clean sections into the top of a trimmed T pin. The clean sections occur about every 6 inches. 2. A 3ft long goldenrod takes up the front floor space, so the LED strip was moved from the safe floor to the front edge below the door (up about the same 1.5 inches). This makes that bottom shelf lighting even better, and so prompted me to move a subset of ammo into that space. It would have been better to mount the entire strip against the front edge BUT the door locking bars slide across that space on most of the door jam. My LED strip ends before the bottom locking bar, so it became the best option for my bottom LED position.
Great video. I just got a new safe last week, ordered a LED strip from amazon, and was wondering how to make them secure on the inside. Never thought of using t-pin's, but looks like that will be the way I do it as well.
Great video! My safe was always too dark and since watching your video I ordered the materials and installed the LED lighting over the weekend. I can't believe how well it works. Thanks again!
I did this in my safe a moth ago. Only difference is I just used a manual switch inside and I used 15ft of 5630 LED's. Ridiculously bright! Lights up my bedroom with all the other lights off. Great video BTW T&B👍
Thanks for the detailed info. My safe is not as big but the same issue, gotta grab a flashlight if I want to see everything that's in there. Awesome option and thank you for the battery pack idea, great video!
nice vid. ordering mine now. looks great! of all the youtube channels out there, your's has convinced me to buy the most stuff. lets see: fvsr, boyds stock, mueller scope, glock 19, pro i dots, 10/22 takedown, luminaid, and of course the temporary tactical beard. everything has lived up to your reviews. Thanks!
They do make diffusion channels to run LEDs (even 45 degree corner). I really enjoyed this video as merely searching the "how to LED..." has lead me down a rabbit hole of different watts, colors, controllers, channels, etc. While interesting I just want a white strip I can plug in and be done. I'm not looking to throw a rave in my tool closet. And you've got all the product links as well. Thank you for this.
love these led strips. if i had a safe worth doing this to I wouldve already had them installed. ive already used these as undercabinet lighting tho and they are great so i knew they would work well for your safe project.
Thanks bro. I was thinking the other day on the simplest way I could do this and here you are! I just placed an order for all the materials using the links you provided. I did however ordered 2 spools of lighting so I could run a strip on that rear as well. My fat boy is packed full of rifles and I need the additional light. God bless.
Nick_ P_ there are cut marks on the light tape. However there is one very important thing. When you connect the two with the supplied splice clamp both connecting ends must be inverted for propper function. If you don't the LEDs won't light up bright and might even light skipping an LED and then lit and skip and so on. Hope this helps. I used two spools and am very happy with the results. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can help you more.
I found a battery option for those who don't have/don't want to run power into their safes or cabinets. At about $25, it's not cheap, but it is plug-and-play with this system and comes with its own charger. Will run this strip for about 2 hours of total runtime. Rechargeable Battery: amzn.to/2qpxWIE
I snipped the connector off the sensor and soldered them to a 12v MaH Duracell battery. Works great, I dont know how long it will last though. If the Lights pull 1-2 amps per hour itll last a few hours of run time which in my mind correlates to roughly 20-30 openings. You can buy larger batteries with more milli-amp hours to extend the run time.
Good stuff. Thanks for this video, helps a lot. I am currently about to do the same, but I want a pressure switch so the lights turn on when door is opened, and off when door is closed.
wow! great video. I'm going to save this. unfortunately I have a smaller safe and a cheap safe where there isn't a power cable hole. I would need a battery powered version
I tried running an extension cord I cut in half under my safe through one of the holes where you’d bolt it down. That didn’t work. I have all my lighting set up and it works if I plug it into the outlet when safe is open but I’m trying to figure out a way to get a small extension cord in there or even run a plug. I wish I knew how to do this stuff.
Thanks for the video. It seems some of the links you originally provided have changed. The LED link now points to a warm white when it looks like you used more of a Cool White color. Also, the power adapter is quite a bit different. I actually like the new one though as it isn't a "wall wart" that might block one if your other outlets.
excellent explanation，very clear.But I found there is new Sensky strip kit combined with motion sensor，we can directly buy from amazon. I can install them by this vedio.
That looks amazing.:D If I ever get a safe for something I'll remember this, or if I will use these tips for something else. The T-pin trick was very clever.:D
Very well done video. I'm going to do this. currently have under Cabinet fluorescent lights i just leave on 24/7. been waiting for a better answer than the 300 to 500 dollar options at cabela's
Omg.. I was looking at the same kit from Amazon. Thank you soo much for making tus video. You just sold me on this. Thanks. Oh awesome safe by the way.
Perfect! I was JUST about to purchase a couple of those crappy motion activated puck lights as I'm sick of it being so dark in my safe (also a fatboy jr!). This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
nice job, im looking into some interior lighting for my much smaller 14 gun safe - could you have started your run of the lights ABOVE the first door hinge of your safe, only having to deal with the upper hinge? You could still run the lighting all around and end up finishing at the bottom too? one less door hinge to concern yourself with, unless it was of no consequence anyway
I did this setup with the power pack cause my safe doesn't have a power cord plug in or slot to pull one through. It lights up 100% bright then dims out on 25% and the rest go out instantly. Is this cause I'm not pumping enough juice? It's not as big of a safe as yours it's the 36 gun tractor supply safe.
You need one of each of the following to copy exactly what I did in this video-
16.4ft LED Light Strip: amzn.to/2oDOvla
Power Adapter: amzn.to/2oOUJOl
Motion Sensor Switch: amzn.to/2FjHe3w
T-Pins (any size 1"-1.5" will work): amzn.to/2xJkoQs
If you don't have a power outlet in your safe, you can use this rechargeable battery: amzn.to/2Fmm6t6
You can also install your own power outlet kit exactly as shown in this safe using nothing more than a powerdrill: amzn.to/2oFLGjc
On the power adapter u provided , can I place the bulky reducer to 12v inside the safe or best to leave it outside? ..
My man, thanks for a simple straight forward idea.......definitely doing this as I tried some magnetic led lights and it will leaves sections of the safe dark....just ordered the parts.
Most of this stuff is no longer available, sadly
Thanks for the video. I used this as a template but instead of T-pins I used small pieces of the hook side of velcro. I stuck the sticky side of the hook pieces to the back side of the light strip (about a 2in piece a foot apart) then pressed the hook side of the velcro to the carpeting on the wall inside the safe. Its been two years and works perfect to this day. I also mounted a powerstrip inside my safe. Drilled a hole and added a grommet, cut the powerstrip plug off, fed it through the hole, rewired the plug end, mounted powered strip inside safe, and plugged it in.
To anyone who has followed this tutorial, including the maker of this video, PLEASE check your install IMMEDIATELY!!! This particular LED strip is flimsy and is a fire hazard.
I followed this tutorial in Sept 2021 using the exact same parts and method. I was extremely happy with the results until last night when I smelled burning plastic coming from my safe while it was open and illuminated.
This was the only electronic device in my safe, so I quickly realized it was the LED strip. The strip was damaged, possible by the T Pin mount, right in the area where it makes a 90 degree turn at the bottom corner of my safe. It was shorting out, causing the strip to burn and melt. Damage could also be due to bending the strip. These strips are extremely flimsy, basically a couple of copper foil leads encased in thin plastic. Simply bending the strip may have stressed and cracked the copper lead inside, creating a hotspot where the lead was barely still connected.
As I began to pull at the strip, trying to remove it, the lights on one side of the damaged spot flickered on and off. I then notice a burnt/blacked area with a tiny spot that would sporadically GLOW ORANGE WITH HEAT as I pulled at the strip. This thing could have caused a fire INSIDE my safe full of guns and ammo and burned down my house.
Even if you got lucky and didn’t damage your strip during install, failure could just be a matter of time as the strip is so flimsy that repeated, small movements over time (such as bumping the strip while moving items) near a bend point could possibly damage it.
I blame myself for using cheap parts and a janky mounting method and for possibly over bending and damaging my strip during installation without realizing it. I usually do MUCH better work and use higher quality parts than this on my projects, but I was looking for quick solution. This LED strip will be going in the trash and I will replace it something more durable.
After watching your video 6 months ago, I finally pulled the trigger and completed the light kit install. The difference is incredible! And for less than $40. Thanks for the great suggestion and video tutorial!!! Really appreciate it.
I just installed these lights in my 40 gun safe. I spent time clipping a dozen or so of the pins prior to starting the install. When I started installing the lights and went to use a pin I discovered my safe does not have felt where I wanted to install the lights. The adhesive on the back of the lights works GREAT. I wasted about 10 minutes with the pins. Everything works great and I am very happy! I guess I will give the pins to my wife for her crafts. So glad I found your video. Thanks again.
The best part was I cut all the pins and was getting the hang of it. Then I start to lay out my lights, and find that I have a half inch metal lip all the way around. So I used the backing tape and it came out awesome! You cannot even see the lights as they tape so flush to the safe! Anyone need some cut T pins? Great video and thank you for listing the links; very helpful and I appreciate the effort!
I did this about a year ago to my safe. Makes a world of difference. I will confess though....I made backers, painted them to match my interior, spliced the led's at the corners, etc. Did pretty much everything you just proved I didn't need to do. But it satisfied my OCD.
Enjoy your channel. Keep the videos coming!
I'm sure yours looks prettier, and your guns appreciate the extra effort. 😬
I had seen this video about 2 month ago. I bought your set up before having a safe lol. Just bought my gun safe arrives in a week. I loved your set up had see video again to remember how to do it. I can't wait till my safe arrived next week.
Thanks for the video and sharing.
I know this is an older video but just wanted to let you know it is still helping folks - Greetings from NC thank you! :D
I just did this to my 36 gun Liberty safe. I was looking at the light kit from Liberty for my safe , $129 !! That got me searching a little and I found your video. A couple things changed since you posted 5 years ago. The motion / light sensor now has 3 adjustment pots and it has instructions on the package telling what they do and adjustment guides. The LED spool no longer comes with the extra AC connectors , you don't need them anyway. Since the 36 gun isn't as wide I had some overlap on the bottom , just extra light . It turned out great , better than the $129 set of 6 12" strips I'm sure , thanks for the video.
Great video, and appreciate the links to all the needed parts. The fireboard in my safe was a real pain to push the pins in and they kept bending. I found that using needle nose pliers worked well to help push them in straight without bending.
I just used the adhesive on the light strip to attach. Setup was about 5 minutes. Thanks for posting this!
Worked like a charm! All the same materials except I saw another person say they used adhesive backed loop and so I did too. Looks professional!!! Thanks again!!!
For my small, quick access biometric safe (1' X 4') a couple of the disk shape, battery powered LED motion activated lights have worked well, but this looks like a great option for a big safe. Nice job!
Thanks TwangNbang for making this D.I.Y. vids...I just got tired of a dark boring gun safe... so I tried your set-up and worked perfectly!
Although I did do a few things differently especially with t-pins, unfortunately it didn't hold up as I expected...so I used zip-ties instead.Also got this flexible type LED strips with plastic coating, the motion sensor worked just fine and adjusted it as directed. But Layed it out(strip lights)just the way you did and now safe is all bright but green lol.
Thanks for all the links...and your time doing this!
One of my favorite 2A channels!
God bless!
Just got my safe delivered two days ago and ordered these lights today. Thanks for the great lighting idea...This was just the thing I was looking for!
Great video! I had a large amount of brass tacks with a wide heads and used them instead of the T-pins and worked perfect! What a difference it makes. Thanks for this video.
I couldn't get the t-pins to go in far enough, so I use my Arrow staple gun. That was easier for me. The list of parts was a HUGE help, thanks. I ordered 2 strands of lights, but the coupler to link them together wasn't included anymore. The adapter is no longer included with the power supply either. Turned out bright enough with just a single strand though, so no big deal. Thanks a million for the idea.
I used sticky back Velcro Strip from craft store and cut it to match size of led strip . I then pushed both sticky sides together of the lights and Velcro . The Velcro stuck to back side of lights attach and hold to felt on safe the whole way. And it is movable if needed. Great video!!
I did this as well, thanks for the video! I've used these before but didn't think about doing it in my safe. Cheaper to do it this way than other kits that contain the same items but cost more.
Thanks for this video. Got a 24gun safe during black Friday. This setup worked perfectly.
Great Video. I also found that the T-Pins were a PITA to get pushed in. I went with the velcro method which was much easier. I took it one step further and cut the backing tape every 6 inches so that I attached to velcro to the LED glue. Not removing the tape I noticed that my velcro was not sticking well. Once completed it took me about 2 minutes to run the ribbon. Looks great and thank you for the information.
Excellent video and great price! I order the supplies you listed ($33), installed it over about an hour and am very pleased with the results! I have the next size down from a Fat Boy, went completely around the inside of the door and trimmed off about 6-8" of excess lights. There is no need for lights under shelves. I used the 1.25" T-pins and pressed them in on an angle into the corner so the tape is angled toward the center of the safe. Use a little piece of wood to help press the pins in and save your fingers! I also removed the backing on the strips and used the adhesive to stick them in the hinge cups to make sure they stay out of the way. Worked great!
Thanks for the report!
Just ordered everything using your links. You really make things too easy! Thanks!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for this instructional video! Just set up these lights in my Cannon 64 and didn’t even need the t-pins since there is a usable metal ledge the entire way around. Thanks again!
Glad this was helpful!
After several years of dealing with a dark safe, I finally decided to try this. Just got the install done, and it turned out great. Im just asking myself why didn't I do this a long time ago? Thanks for the helpful info.
Thanks for reporting how it went!
Thank you for this!
I bought everything you recommended. The DuBro link didn't work for me. I was able to find a different source for the same Du Bro 1-1/4" size pins.
I think your tutorial has upped the price of the items on Amazon. It's up to $42 now!
Anyway, it was extremely helpful, and everything worked just as you described. I'm extremely happy!
I did burn out one segment, by pressing it in the T-Pin crease too hard. Thankfully it wasn't noticeable, and doesn't affect the rest of the led ribbon. I also found that putting a T-pin across the two contacts where you cut it, shorts out the lights.
Great idea, I ordered the lights and motion detector through Amazon and I ordered a rechargeable 12 volt 5800 mAh battery pack through Ebay. I was going to secure the lights to the safe with the hook side of hook & loop velcro but I found that the lights that you suggested already had an adhesive backing so I peeled off the backing and stuck it all around the safe. It's very sticky and adheres very well the the safe. I stuck the sensor to the side using the velcro hook side. Thanks for the great video!
How long does that battery pack last? And how often are you going in your safe
Ordered all the parts via your links, including the battery pack. Thanks for doing this!
Thanks! The timing of this video was perfect for me. Ive seen some other videos but they arent descriptive enough or leave something out.
Great!
I just installed my lights. I attached them to pieces quarter round actually. It turned out great. Installing the LED strip on the curved part of the quarter round gives it the perfect lighting angle.
Thought I would have to take my safe to a expensive led store thanks for the tip… looks awesome. Like a Batman movie 🎥
I just followed your example and installed the lights in my 18 gun safe. Works great. Thanks for the idea!
Thanks for the video. The T-pins worked great! Watched the video a few times and now my safe looks really good.
It'll take me 15 min just to unload the safe... Another 15 to take out the rope lighting (which took me a hour to put in) just to be ready to install this.... But I'm thinking it'll be worth it! Great video!
:)
Great video. Used the supply list you provided and love it! Took a while to get the sensor the length of time I wanted but now I’m set. Thank you very much for a simple idea that didn’t cost $100
Nice! Thanks for the report.
Great work bud. Looks great. I used the exact same lighting kit. I just leave mine on 24/7. Doesn't use much power and it acts like a small golden rod because it slightly heats up the interior.
I copied this identically minus the t pins and it works like a charm. Thanks brother
I have a liberty 48 which is close in size to yours on order and looking around for lights. I bought 2 thin aluminum pieces at tractor supply on their 4th of july military discount to use as a backer/heat sink for the leds. Good reminder about the door hinges, I forgot about them but looks like no problem at all.
The lights you installed are brighter than the lights that came with my Liberty Lincoln safe. Looks like I might have to upgrade my led lights. Thanks for the video.
Standard safe lights are way worse than they need to be.
TWANGnBANG The lights I failed to mention were the upgrade plug in type with five led light bars.
Thank you for this video and the links.
I purchased all the items linked from Amazon in later December of 2020. Installed in a Liberty 1776 64gun safe from TSC.
I found the wall edges to be too hard for the pins until backed away from the front wall by about 1.5 inches. I pulled the sticky backing off and followed the plastic hinge recesses at the same front offset line. The hinge does not appear to hit the led strip. Everything worked exactly as described in the video, and looks amazing.
My TSC safe may be taller because the LED strip did not make it around the entire safe. Starting the lights at the lower right corner they ended half way across the bottom. The right side of my safe is rifle storage, so that lighted section is not missed. Having lights on the bottom left does light the shelving really well. The bottom shelf was lit so well that I've moved the shotgun ammo down their.
It's only been a few days, but I'm really enjoy opening up that safe and being able to see everything perfectly!
I forgot to mention two things:
1. I probably installed with more pins than necessary. If you look at the strip closely there are segments between LEDs that are cleaner (no components or cut points), I slid most of those clean sections into the top of a trimmed T pin. The clean sections occur about every 6 inches.
2. A 3ft long goldenrod takes up the front floor space, so the LED strip was moved from the safe floor to the front edge below the door (up about the same 1.5 inches). This makes that bottom shelf lighting even better, and so prompted me to move a subset of ammo into that space. It would have been better to mount the entire strip against the front edge BUT the door locking bars slide across that space on most of the door jam. My LED strip ends before the bottom locking bar, so it became the best option for my bottom LED position.
Thank you for the video and the parts list! I followed your video to the T and it came out amazing!
Great video.
I just got a new safe last week, ordered a LED strip from amazon, and was wondering how to make them secure on the inside. Never thought of using t-pin's, but looks like that will be the way I do it as well.
Great video! My safe was always too dark and since watching your video I ordered the materials and installed the LED lighting over the weekend. I can't believe how well it works. Thanks again!
Awesome! Thanks for the report.
I did nearly the same thing, but I used velcro to hold my light strip. It sticks great to the felt inside the safe.
Great idea!
Just followed your exact design. Cant wait to install it!!! Thank you. I will update this post once its completed. Thank you soso much!!!
Just did this mod for my new gun safe. Worked like a charm. Thank you
Installed lighting package exactly how you described and with the exact products. Could not be happier. Love the videos!
Awesome! Thanks for reporting the results!
I did this in my safe a moth ago. Only difference is I just used a manual switch inside and I used 15ft of 5630 LED's. Ridiculously bright! Lights up my bedroom with all the other lights off. Great video BTW T&B👍
where did you mount the switch and where did you find it? got a link?
I did this, and it came out great. Thank you for this.
Just ordered everything up, appreciate the walk through and the links
I used the links in the description and set mine up the same way. It works great! Thank you!
Works great - the most annoying part is clipping the "T" pins! Great tutorial video, thank you!
Thanks for the detailed info. My safe is not as big but the same issue, gotta grab a flashlight if I want to see everything that's in there. Awesome option and thank you for the battery pack idea, great video!
nice vid. ordering mine now. looks great! of all the youtube channels out there, your's has convinced me to buy the most stuff. lets see: fvsr, boyds stock, mueller scope, glock 19, pro i dots, 10/22 takedown, luminaid, and of course the temporary tactical beard. everything has lived up to your reviews. Thanks!
You have a Beardo? Awesome!!!
haha, yep. My dad and I received them as Christmas gifts a few years ago.
They do make diffusion channels to run LEDs (even 45 degree corner). I really enjoyed this video as merely searching the "how to LED..." has lead me down a rabbit hole of different watts, colors, controllers, channels, etc. While interesting I just want a white strip I can plug in and be done. I'm not looking to throw a rave in my tool closet. And you've got all the product links as well. Thank you for this.
love these led strips. if i had a safe worth doing this to I wouldve already had them installed. ive already used these as undercabinet lighting tho and they are great so i knew they would work well for your safe project.
I think I'm going to be LED-ing a lot of stuff, now. Super easy to do and very bright.
Thanks bro. I was thinking the other day on the simplest way I could do this and here you are! I just placed an order for all the materials using the links you provided. I did however ordered 2 spools of lighting so I could run a strip on that rear as well. My fat boy is packed full of rifles and I need the additional light. God bless.
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In order to run 2 spools where would you need to split it?????
Nick_ P_ there are cut marks on the light tape. However there is one very important thing. When you connect the two with the supplied splice clamp both connecting ends must be inverted for propper function. If you don't the LEDs won't light up bright and might even light skipping an LED and then lit and skip and so on. Hope this helps. I used two spools and am very happy with the results. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can help you more.
Nick_ P_ Also the adhesive backing on the LED tape was sufficient for me to keep it in place but ordered the pins as Well just in case.
I found a battery option for those who don't have/don't want to run power into their safes or cabinets. At about $25, it's not cheap, but it is plug-and-play with this system and comes with its own charger. Will run this strip for about 2 hours of total runtime.
Rechargeable Battery: amzn.to/2qpxWIE
Have you tried this out yet? And is it the 3500 size?
I snipped the connector off the sensor and soldered them to a 12v MaH Duracell battery. Works great, I dont know how long it will last though. If the Lights pull 1-2 amps per hour itll last a few hours of run time which in my mind correlates to roughly 20-30 openings. You can buy larger batteries with more milli-amp hours to extend the run time.
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Good stuff. Thanks for this video, helps a lot. I am currently about to do the same, but I want a pressure switch so the lights turn on when door is opened, and off when door is closed.
Perfect! The project I was just starting to explore.
It's way easier than I was expecting.
Super awesome, useful video. I've been wanting to do something like this for a while but never got around to it. Thanks!
thanks enjoyed the video... just want to know how and where to split to run 2 spools ---- then would be perfect.
Great video.. can you provide info on the round electrical plug you have on the back of the safe. Can’t find it. ( is it a desktop plug? )
Great idea! I installed the same setup in my safe last night. Thanks
How does the light senso...motion sensor work at night in a dark room? Does it still turn on the lights?
If you can see well enough to open your safe, there is enough light for the sensor to know the door is opening.
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Excellent job! I'm so jealous of your set up!
wow! great video. I'm going to save this.
unfortunately I have a smaller safe and a cheap safe where there isn't a power cable hole. I would need a battery powered version
Cool idea!! Just got a Liberty Centurion 18 and I suffer from the same issue of a dark safe.
That looks super easy and with great results, I'm going to order this set up for my safe.
I wish I figured this out sooner for my other safes. It really is as easy as I show.
Great vid! really appreciate you sharing this with us. I've wanted to do this for 6mo but thought it would be a PITA. I will order the stuff tonight.
Awesome! You'll love the difference.
This was a great idea!! Thanks for all the links to the items.
Loving the new content and style of videos. Definitely going to update my safe.
Just set my up and could not be happier. Thanks for the information...
Great! Thanks for the report!
Would poking holes in the cement board weaken the fire protection?
Awesome idea. Just got a new Liberty safe and looking forward to doing this.
Worked great! The pins were a bit tricky to hold the light strip in place but so far has worked well.
good stuff
I was actually surprised at how easy it turned out to be, and it's a huge improvement.
Oh shit, you know its legit when Mr. GG gives his approval
@@coryw.5755 Right? lol
Thanks! I got everything from Amazon and all fits well. Great idea.
I tried running an extension cord I cut in half under my safe through one of the holes where you’d bolt it down. That didn’t work. I have all my lighting set up and it works if I plug it into the outlet when safe is open but I’m trying to figure out a way to get a small extension cord in there or even run a plug. I wish I knew how to do this stuff.
Just bought a nee safe and this is exactly what i was looking for!
Thanks for the video. It seems some of the links you originally provided have changed. The LED link now points to a warm white when it looks like you used more of a Cool White color. Also, the power adapter is quite a bit different. I actually like the new one though as it isn't a "wall wart" that might block one if your other outlets.
Great idea, thank you for the great explanation! Just ordered all the items.
Very cool! I'm going to use this idea! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
excellent explanation，very clear.But I found there is new Sensky strip kit combined with motion sensor，we can directly buy from amazon. I can install them by this vedio.
That looks amazing.:D If I ever get a safe for something I'll remember this, or if I will use these tips for something else. The T-pin trick was very clever.:D
Very well done video. I'm going to do this. currently have under Cabinet fluorescent lights i just leave on 24/7. been waiting for a better answer than the 300 to 500 dollar options at cabela's
It's crazy how much they'll charge for safe light kits, isn't it...
Your narration is excellent.
Thanks, Doug!
Omg.. I was looking at the same kit from Amazon. Thank you soo much for making tus video. You just sold me on this. Thanks. Oh awesome safe by the way.
Hey thanks! Just ordered everything and the rechargeable battery. was the last of those particular tpins.
Ha! We cleared them out!
really simple and effective solution
Perfect! I was JUST about to purchase a couple of those crappy motion activated puck lights as I'm sick of it being so dark in my safe (also a fatboy jr!). This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
I tried using one of those in another safe for a while, but it kept falling off from where I mounted it. Then it stopped working altogether. :)
Very nice again TwangnBang, very nice lighting motion activated ! 👌👍😎
Thanks as always, Jan!
nice job, im looking into some interior lighting for my much smaller 14 gun safe - could you have started your run of the lights ABOVE the first door hinge of your safe, only having to deal with the upper hinge? You could still run the lighting all around and end up finishing at the bottom too? one less door hinge to concern yourself with, unless it was of no consequence anyway
The hinges were easy to deal with, and you get better light with the strip going the full way around the opening.
Are these able to change to different colors?
I did this setup with the power pack cause my safe doesn't have a power cord plug in or slot to pull one through. It lights up 100% bright then dims out on 25% and the rest go out instantly. Is this cause I'm not pumping enough juice? It's not as big of a safe as yours it's the 36 gun tractor supply safe.
Quick question to burn time as I trim these tpins, would this void the lifetime warranty of the safe?
They're the same t-pins that Liberty includes to put in their factory lights.
TWANGnBANG Right on Cameron, thanks for the fast response! Can't wait to put this all together!
If I buy the portable battery as u suggested . Will I need the AC power adapter still?
hey where did u get the black receptacle that u plug in to? thanx
Any ideas what to do if you don't have outlets in your safe.
Where did you install your safe e.g. garage, bedroom etc?