![]() Failure to do so can cause irreparable damage to the LED Strip or power supply.īelow is a common configuration for a single power supply with multiple LED Strips combined. POLARITY MATTERS! Make sure positive and negative poles of wires during installation are correct. ![]() Depending on the power supply, it is recommended to make sure the power supply is rated for 20% more than the LED Strip consumption to guarantee sufficient voltage is available to drive the lighting properly and to avoid premature damage to the power supply. When selecting a power supply, it is important to use DC Isolated power supplies and confirm ripple wave of constant voltage source is less than 5% for best results. This will allow the LEDs to cool and longer lasting performance over your LEDs. For best results, we recommend adding the LED Strip to an aluminum surface to help dissipate the heat generated by the LED Strip. When adding to curved surfaces, it is recommended to add a mounting clip before and after the curve.įor high output LED Strips, it is common for the LED to heat up. For most LED Strips, having clips located 0.3m (~1ft) apart or less is recommended. ![]() Often times, having a second set of hands to help hold the strip in place is valuable. When using clips, make sure to have LED Strip securely in place. Once soldered, it is recommended to glue both sides of the strip at the seam, and add a piece of clear heat shrink tubing for best results. Be sure to check the polarity on each side of the LED Strip. When combining multiple strips, align the solder pads together, overlapping the strips slightly. Waterproof connectors provide a better hold than non-waterproof connectors as they limit the flexing of the strip at the connection area. Cutting too far on one side will make it difficult or impossible to use that section of LEDs. It should be labeled with scissor marks and be sure to cut evenly to be able to use each side of the solder pads. When cutting ANY LED Strip, it is important to cut only on the cut points located on the front or backside of each strip. Due to the nature of Pixel-Free LED products, we do NOT recommend using snap fit connectors for best results. Like mentioned previously, make sure to add these connectors ONLY once the LED Strip is in place. When using L, T, or X type connections, make sure the polarity on the strip matches with each new section added. It is recommended to test each fitting once installed to make sure connection is secured. Because the contacts are generally spring or contact fit, the hold between LED Strip and connector is only press fit, so any movement after the connector is secured can misalign the contact points. When using these types of fittings, it is important to have the LED strip secured in place prior to fitting the connector on, using extreme caution not to move the connector once snapped into place. If using connector to connector fittings, FPC or other connectors to secure you LED tape, see the below diagrams. Follow along the video by scanning the QR Code below. To help you along the way, we’ve put together a helpful how-to guide on best practices to solder your LED strips. Be sure to glue and heat shrink or electrical tape the connection area for best results. When jumping wire from LED Strip to LED Strip, you can use the same technique by adding DC Connectors to make it disconnect, or bare wires. ![]() ![]() Typically, the female end is installed on the LED Strip, as most wall-type power supplies will come with a male end. The most common accessory is a DC connector. Make sure to look at the strips marking to use the correct polarity. When soldering bare leads or barrel connectors to the LED Strip, we recommend adding glue and heat shrink tubing over the top of the connection area to ensure a proper hold on the LED Strip. They provide a longer lasting, more reliable hold, and take much of the guess work out of troubleshooting. Keep in mind whenever possible, we recommend soldering the contacts over strip connectors, especially in larger scale installations. The following diagrams show some common installation techniques to install an LED strip. If you have questions surrounding installation or troubleshooting, please feel free to contact us. In this guide, you will learn proper techniques for installation, best practices for power supplies and controllers, along with things to avoid along the way. Thanks to advancing new technologies, LED lights are more efficient, last longer, more eco-friendly than nearly any other light on the planet. LED Strip Lights can provide more even room illumination, and more integrated light for practically anything. Thank you for your purchase of a Wavelux, Auralux, or Pixel-Free LED Strip light! We are excited to get you better acquainted with the new wave of lighting that is taking the world by storm. ![]()
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