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Heavy Duty LED Light Strips
$24.99
DIY LED STRIPS
Are you a hobbyist who likes to do their own soldering? If so, our DIY LED strips might be just what you're looking for. We offer our hi-intensity low profile LED strips without power leads in lengths ranging from 2" to 197". Just the LED strip with 3M industrial grade VHB tape on the back (3M adhesion promoter strongly suggested, not included). Available in a variety of single colors, RGB, RGBA, RGBW and RGBWW. All types are offered on BLACK PCB with a few offered on the optional WHITE PCB. 5050 high-intensity LEDs, IP65 rated. All versions of these RGB LEDs are common cathode and require a BOOGEY LIGHTS LED controller to operate (not included). This product is typically used by hobbyists who like to do their own soldering for custom projects intended for use on indoor stationary applications. If you're looking for LEDs to attach to a vehicle or to be used in environments that are exposed to the elements we strongly recommend using our SURFACE MOUNTED LOW PROFILE LED STRIPS instead of this product.
This product is just the LED strip in the length and color configuration you select. THERE IS NO POWER LEAD. You will need to do your own soldering. SOLD AS IS. NO WARRANTY.
Important Self-Soldering Warranty Note
This product is intended to be purchased by hobbyists who are using it for indoor applications. If you are buying this product we assume you know what you're doing. Only the most technically capable should be attempting to do their own soldering to attach power leads to the LED strip. If you aren't familiar with flexible Printed Circuit Board layout, how to identify the GROUND solder point on the PCB, how to solder (too much heat could melt the PCB and/or damage the closest LEDs), how to test and trouble shoot your work, how to correctly seal the solder point to avoid water intrusion and in general how LED strip lighting works, we strongly suggest allowing us to do the soldering and heat shrinking for you (select our SURFACE MOUNTED LED STRIPS). We do not warranty this product beyond confirming all LEDs are working properly when leaving our facility. This product does not come with a warranty beyond that point.
WHAT IS RGBW?
On the RGBW led strip, in addition to RGB, you get one extra diode which is Warm White. That warm white diode has a Kelvin temperature of 2400 which means it has a yellowish look giving it a warmer, softer, candle like look (see photo below). That fourth diode on the RGBW led strip is often wired to simple ON/OFF switch OR zone 2 of our Dual Zone LED controller. See the SPECS tab on this product page for more details on this option.
WHAT IS RGBA?
On the RGBA led strip, in addition to RGB, you get one extra diode which is AMBER. That fourth diode on the RGBA led strip is often wired to a simple ON/OFF switch or zone 2 of our Dual Zone LED controller. See the SPECS tab on this product page for more details on this option.
WHAT IS RGBWW?
On the RGBWW led strip, in addition to RGB, you get two extra diodes: One is Warm White (2400 Kelvin) and one is Natural White (4500 Kelvin), Like the RGBW led strip, you can wire one (or both) of these two diodes to an existing OEM switch or connect them to a dimmer switch(es) or even another LED controller. Some customers will even use our Dual Zone LED controller with RGBWW led strips. Zone one of the controller is wired to the RGB diodes. Zone two of the controller is wired to one or two of the WW diodes. See the SPECS tab on this product page for more details on this option. NOTE: The longest length RGBWW LED strip we currently offer is 72".
IMPORTANT RETURN POLICY NOTE
This product is considered a custom ordered product. With the sole exception of the full roll (197"), we DO NOT accept returns for this product.We will accept returns of a full roll within 30 days of purchase IF the roll is returned in new condition (not yet soldered) and able to be resold as new. Be sure to read our RETURN POLICY for details.
ALL RGB STRIPS ARE COMMON CATHODE LEDS
The RGB diodes in any of our Multi-Color LED Strips (RGB, RGBA, RGBW, RGBWW) are common cathode LEDs. They require a BOOGEY LIGHTS LED CONTROLLER.
NOTE ON UV/PURPLE SINGLE COLOR LEDS
NOTE ON UV/PURPLE SINGLE COLOR LEDS: True purple LED's are actually ultra-violet (UV). They produce a soft, pleasant purple glow particularly when used on or near shiney reflective surfaces (e.g. chrome motorcycle engines). The color however is not a real bright effect like you'll get with any of the other LED single colors. If you want a subtle, purple glow that looks great, then the UV/Purple LED's may well be for you. If however you want the brightest lights possible, you will not be happy with UV/Purple. The alternative to UV/Purple is MAGENTA (some call it a 'hot purple') which looks similar but has a brighter, pinkish tint. Magenta is available by mixing 100% RED + 100% BLUE. So if you want MAGENTA, buy the RGB and solder just the red and blue diodes together. You can also mix magenta using our RGB LEDs and an LED controller.
Other Items You May Need
IMPORTANT NOTE: To achieve the full adhesive strength of the 3M® tape affixed to the back of each strip 3M® Adhesion Promoter (aka Primer) must be applied to the mounting surface first. This is an important step to ensure a secure bond. The 3M® Adhesion Promoter creates a chemical bond between the tape and the mounting surface such that the LED strip will stay stuck (at least until you decide you want to remove it). Using any other solvent such as rubbing alcohol or acetone is not the same thing as using 3M® Adhesion Promoter. While these solvents will help clean the surface, they do not prime the surface. There is a difference. 3M® Adhesion Promoter is NOT included with this single strip. The promoter can be added to your order using the drop down 3M Adhesion Primerr option above. Iit can also be purchased separately on our website in one ounce, two ounce and four ounce bottles.
Return Policy Note: This product is considered a custom ordered product. With the sole exception of the full roll (197"), we DO NOT accept returns for this product.We will accept returns of a full roll within 30 days of purchase IF the roll is returned in new condition (not yet soldered) and able to be resold as new. Be sure to read our RETURN POLICY for details.
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Low Profile LED Light Strips
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