7 Common LED Strip FAILS and How To Avoid Them

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@victormiranda9136 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine spending hours setting up LEDs and loving it... then seeing your room on the “what not to do” part 😂

@elissakate 3 жыл бұрын

What did you do?

@rabidsmith5388 3 жыл бұрын

Yeeeaaaaahhhh

@jaycardona6924 3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@Elizabeth-nz6ws 3 жыл бұрын

same

@williammaes2026 3 жыл бұрын

ikr

@ianvillaluz8279 3 жыл бұрын

"You shouldn't have exposed LED strips" Tik Tok teenagers: We don't do that here.

@bullydancer69 3 жыл бұрын

So true lol

@hayfordsarfo6623 3 жыл бұрын

i literally only ordered my leds so i could look at them..

@zrnnn 3 жыл бұрын

I see most people put in on their ceilings and I was like why would you do that to your room?

@glimmerell 3 жыл бұрын

@@zrnnn i feel attacked here

@zrnnn 3 жыл бұрын

glimmeraep most people did lol. When I bought mine I thought about putting it on the ceiling instead the floor because of the doors I couldn’t go all the way around. But I was like I don’t want people to see them in the ceilings coz they look so ugly and cheap if they don’t reflect on something. I put them behind my bed and they look really good.

@holohulolo Жыл бұрын

It has 6.5m views but I find it surprising that not a lot in the comments are talking about how incredibly informative the video is,especially considering the title. Normally youd get the same amount of information from other channel in 5-7 videos. I mean if you dont care about hot soits or exposed led and think it looks better just ignore it. But stuffs like hot spots is something that an amateur might not even notice when setting up led strips. Great stuff.

@joannekaiser1380 2 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you. I thought this video was I incredibly informative in helping to consider issues a person would never know to ask or address until it was too late. The video helped me decide LED lighting is doable.

@craigeryjohn Жыл бұрын

I'm late to comment, but something not mentioned here is where you tap into the strip to supply power. Ideally for longer runs you want your power to start in the middle of the strip so you don't get as big a voltage drop across the strip. You will need more current from your power supply, but it makes more consistent lighting and they're much less likely to fail.

@shelbzzz3705 3 жыл бұрын

Him at the beginning: LED strip lights are super cool! Him on the first tip: LED strips are ugly.

@aphr0d 3 жыл бұрын

The lighting is amazing but the exposed strip isn’t that cute. It just looks like exposed wiring, not that neat

@aphr0d 3 жыл бұрын

@Jordin Camille and that’s fair! Taste is subjective. I don’t think either look particularly ugly or nice lol. Maybe it might look a little weird if it’s off but who cares.

@simonsays1507 3 жыл бұрын

@@aphr0d I agree. It looks like ur trying to flex it.

@gabrielflores9565 3 жыл бұрын

This was in my recommended and now I really want to get LED lights for my room

@simonsays1507 3 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielflores9565 make sure you put them whine something. To make it ILlimnate behind something.

@bsenka 2 жыл бұрын

I was reluctant to get into using LEDs because I thought it seemed too complicated. After watching this video, I now know that it's far more complicated than I imagined.

@jamesdonnelly7194 2 жыл бұрын

Ikr 😞

@saturncrush 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@elijahchin4733 2 жыл бұрын

Don't listen to that guy. Do whatever is easiest for you.

@bobswaget118 2 жыл бұрын

honestly the only thing i recommend from this list is the channels and picking the right power supply, power supply one can be ignored if you dont plan on chaining 2 strips together.

@yeemawheaver1387 2 жыл бұрын

This man is just being nit picky. You don't have to do all of this unless you want to.

@zuzanaberankova1283 9 ай бұрын

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzfaq.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

@JesseGomez927 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, this guy knows his stuff. After watching his video I did my homework and asked a few electricians as well. We were all pretty impressed. Thanks for giving it to me straight. Awesome tutorial.

@AC8X 3 жыл бұрын

"You don't have to have an electrical engineering degree." Me: * fastening an LED strip to the back of my electrical engineering degree *

@dougscott6284 3 жыл бұрын

AC4X Very true

@AC8X 3 жыл бұрын

I ended up just breaking out my soldering iron because, you know, EE degree.

@martabubiak5768 3 жыл бұрын

@mikehunt6946 3 жыл бұрын

@@martabubiak5768 yikes, you're a little resentful. any STEM-field popularity should be celebrated.

@AC8X 3 жыл бұрын

@@martabubiak5768 glad you approve

@Marizyth 3 жыл бұрын

*talks about exposed leds* Me: looks at ceiling with exposed leds going all around it. Shut up hammock

@pixelhype498 3 жыл бұрын

Does it look good

@elvanamuka5274 3 жыл бұрын

@@pixelhype498 looks good at night when theyre on, I suggest govve smart led's bc u can control it with your phone but the price is about to go back up because prime day is almost over

@pixelhype498 3 жыл бұрын

Dash thanks about to buy them I’ve been looking for ones that have a good price and can control with my phone

@asduhaisjdjasd 3 жыл бұрын

omg bottom gear reference

@vemleo1395 3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna go for a haha react but rememberes im not on facebook

@KeenyNewton 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that so much detail and variation existed within the LEDs. You've done a phenomenal job to keep the video interesting and 100% informative .. cheers

@EpicATrain 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using LED strips for years in different projects and this has been an eye opening experience. A good portion I knew already but man, I've been doing this wrong all these years. lol

@YellowPinkie 3 жыл бұрын

But I might want my house to look like a cheap nightclub...

@TheHookUp 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, more power to you then!

@YellowPinkie 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHookUp Actually, serious point; is there still a difference in LED drivers - constant current vs constant voltage, or has the technology settled down?

@sergeyk9060 3 жыл бұрын

@@YellowPinkie Sorry, im not a native speaker, please excuse my Engrish: for a 12V led strip you will need a 12V power supply with current regulation if you want to regulate the intensity of light. If you don't need to regulate the intensity, get any 12V power supply since led strips already have current limiting resistors (they look like tiny black bricks next to leds). Note that power supply should have at least 25% more power (Watts) than your led strip consumes. For example: for a 12V strip that consumes 1,5 Amperes get at least 12V 2A power supply(3A if that strip is usually used for extensive time to avoid overheating the power supply). Buuut don't listen to me or other youtube commentators or bloggers :D especially, if just now you had trouble converting VA => W. ask a local professional worker that does lighting(at least an electric) and will provide you with warranty.

@sergeyk9060 3 жыл бұрын

Since you want a night club, Note that RGB strips should have a controller that is either "built in", or should be in set with the strip.

@Tony-tj5fs 3 жыл бұрын

LED’s on the walls in bedrooms. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

@whosgigi288 3 жыл бұрын

"How many times are you gonna use a color other than white" me: and I took that personaly

@supermananimationsstudios8519 3 жыл бұрын

Tik tok teenagers: Ugly blue and red

@almostpaperboats4835 3 жыл бұрын

Mine are always set to purple... oops.

@keldonjohnson1 3 жыл бұрын

michael jordan: and thats when i took it personally

@sunsetzebra5546 3 жыл бұрын

I got mine to cyan all the time it just best color In my room and the color gives off a peaceful feeling 😌👌

@whosgigi288 3 жыл бұрын

@@sunsetzebra5546 it's all fun and games until mom walks in and turns on the lights ;-;

@paulnedved9056 8 ай бұрын

This is actually a pretty informative video an d answered some questions I didn't even think about as im about to swap kitchen cabinets and add a lot of LED light strips. Thank you

@loverrlee 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I received an LED strip for a Christmas present but I never used it because I had no idea how to set it up and I didn’t want to do something dangerous like using the wrong voltage. I feel much more comfortable installing it now that I’ve seen this video. Thanks!

@tyronechua451 2 жыл бұрын

Take note!! This video is meant for professionals and interior designers who's main goal is to make their room look elegant and stylish, so if you're a teenager having fun and your lights ended up making it to the "What not to do" list, it's OK you're not a professional :))

@eggplantforeskin1975 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this i was getting a bit worried reading the comments before i started the video

@aswerty911 2 жыл бұрын

@@eggplantforeskin1975 Whew, I don't have to get a hack saw and some aluminum tubes!??!

@ccnut9172 2 жыл бұрын

@@aswerty911 lol feelin the same

@Toxic_Goat15 2 жыл бұрын

I barely got led for my tv and this video got me confuse. Idk even know how to connect them 😂

@KytuzuMastema 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I just did it for my room up there. Then, rule 1 called me out lol

@rafaela8909 3 жыл бұрын

Him:exposed LED lights are ugly Me who put them up like 8 minutes ago:👁👄👁

@niyatisur3912 3 жыл бұрын

oml same!!!! 😂😂😂

@og_cooper1235 3 жыл бұрын

did they fall tho

@hunnies4600 3 жыл бұрын

literally me

@normanyyy2253 3 жыл бұрын

LMAO SAME

@crescentaeds 3 жыл бұрын

omg same lmao

@DJ2punto0 2 жыл бұрын

I'm planing on doing some LED projects at home, your video was a HUGE help. Thank you very much for the tips!

@batziii8745 8 ай бұрын

Also, consider Wire resistance. The Strip mentioned with 120 W and 24V will draw 5 Amps, at least over the shared + Wire. So when installing, use a proper Wire diameter.

@Zockerjimmy 3 ай бұрын

At first i read "Also, consider Wife resistance" and was like, uh damn what happened? xD

@jpdemer5 13 күн бұрын

@@Zockerjimmy "Consider wife resistance" is excellent advice.

@insanejughead 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit... You gave us all the right info with absolutely no fluff, and it STILL took 12 minutes to get it all out there. Bravo, sir!

@miamijim5964 3 жыл бұрын

I love videos that just focus on the needed information... this is how it's supposed to be done.

@brndto 3 жыл бұрын

I was expecting a lot of pauses and slow talking but he does it in a continuous, readable(listenable?) speed.

@aldo9564 3 жыл бұрын

Insanejughead the alternative is usually a result of those “video personalities” liking to hear themself, usually A Lot more than We do ....

@lightupswitchfan2902 3 жыл бұрын

Not my problem is there

@lisettegarcia 3 жыл бұрын

I thought he spoke way too fast. I literally caught every sixth word - gross, hotspot, sagging disaster, adhesive fail, connector, rbg, diffused, fancy, etc...

@quinosonic82 3 жыл бұрын

index 1. Exposed LED strip 1:04 2. Hotspots 2:48 3. LED strips don't need to be RGB 4:42 4. Choose the right power 5:59 5. Choose the right number of LED per meter (density) 7:08 6. Individually addressable LED 9:10 7. Spend a little extra to get better control 10:28

@MeredithDomzalski 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@olgaolgaaglo8386 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lunablackpink9603 2 жыл бұрын

Tysm ❤

@breannanunn1865 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Miabiediheihrurrrf 2 жыл бұрын

u are god

@baronvonschnellenstein2811 2 жыл бұрын

Really glad I found this video. It might be 2 yrs after you made it, but really appreciate the tips. Thanks heaps!

@kmiller0402 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. I am a low-voltage electrical engineer looking to branch out and your channel is very informative. ❤

@casperbieglecki1569 3 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow is the end of the quarter and i have multiple large missing assignments, yet here I am, watching a tutorial on how to make something I don't even own look good.

@doms2395 3 жыл бұрын

Same my Ela grade is 69 “nice” and I have a 30 point assignment due tonight.

@kiarapena1126 3 жыл бұрын

Why are you calling me out rn

@azmi1560 3 жыл бұрын

ayoo sameeee lmfao

@leesewhite258 3 жыл бұрын

omgggg sameeeee lmaooo

@auqoaakiauo9603 3 жыл бұрын

bro same

@whozyourdaddy 3 жыл бұрын

"Easy to cut with a hacksaw." Struggles to make a clean cut.

@TheHookUp 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I was trying not to scratch up my new counters.

@littlechicago7482 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHookUp Yea right

@SandyWhistle 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@jenniferc9669 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@bradwatts907 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHookUp Hold the side supported by the desk/bench next time. That'll do the trick.

@Happymrsnowman Жыл бұрын

Love the video, great advice and tips! Hard disagree on the remotes vs smart switches/apps though. Apps are planned obsolescence and as your amazon echo/google home etc become old and obsolete your gear will crap out. A cheap remote may be cheap and flimsy but its very easy to replace, and will work "indefinitely" as long as you have a fresh battery. Keep it simple.

@ZionBrock 6 ай бұрын

extremely helpful. I just returned the led pucks to Lowes, and I am going to go with strips instead. Thank you for the advice!

@robertpeschke7746 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for successfully un-inspiring me to do anything with LEDs

@ajmalbinsalman2049 3 жыл бұрын

Yea fr fr😂

@sweetbrownsuga504 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@AshTheGreatness 3 жыл бұрын

😂 I was seeing who else was with me on this... I placed am order today and was excited and started watching this video and just canceled my order 🥴😂

@sweetbrownsuga504 3 жыл бұрын

@@AshTheGreatness I was in the middle of ordering and never resumed😂

@saint2972 2 жыл бұрын

Frfr

@WilliePeck 3 жыл бұрын

This was in my recommended and now I really want to get LED lights for my room

@TechTune 3 жыл бұрын

Wow me too

@foulninjaplayz5297 3 жыл бұрын

You should honestly consider tho its pretty cheap and it makes your room look more amazing

@WilliePeck 3 жыл бұрын

@@foulninjaplayz5297I'm definitely looking into it! I've already everything picked out it's just a matter of buying and installing everything lol

@wishingwell_333 3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about it and i was like :0 let me learn

@Leonvolt28 3 жыл бұрын

I'm using the sonoff L1 myself. It's an amazing led strip because everything you need is included with it. I have it placed under my desk and was previously using it with the ewelink app. I've now flashed it with tasmota to use it locally with home assistant. I can easily long press my light switch now to toggle the LED strip on and off.

@joannekaiser1380 2 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful and informative video. It helped to consider issues a person would never know to ask or address until it was too late. The video helped me decide LED lighting IS doable. I’ve always wanted to install LED strips under my kitchen cabinets. This video helped me decide to do the project. Thank you for taking the time to create the video.

@SitarHero28 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation and comparison of the various options available. I keep ending up at this video on my various searches for LED and RGB lighting videos over the past couple years 👍🏽

@jimewelsh 3 жыл бұрын

Dude: How often are you going to want a color other than white? Me: Always!

@beverlytate2669 2 жыл бұрын

Duh. Who is this guy?

@jamesonvparker 2 жыл бұрын

Right?

@GEniusg1gi 3 жыл бұрын

Talking about exposed led lights: Me looking up at my led lights on:

@heyylollx5513 3 жыл бұрын

has anything gone wrong with your lights because mine are coming today and they are going to be exposed😭

@GEniusg1gi 3 жыл бұрын

@@heyylollx5513 nope but if anything goes wrong tell me

@heyylollx5513 3 жыл бұрын

@@GEniusg1gi heyy, i just finished setting up mine rn and they look really good☺️😛!

@heyylollx5513 3 жыл бұрын

@@GEniusg1gi hopefully nothing goes wrong but if something does i’ll tell you😭

@GEniusg1gi 3 жыл бұрын

@@heyylollx5513 Mk😂

@jason8283 Жыл бұрын

This was the most informative video I've come across and answers so many questions. Thank you for posting!

@christinaw9807 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Im having some of these problems with installing leds. I didn't know these jumpers, clips, etc. existed. Now i can do this right!

@aleksandar9873 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I followed your guide so I could help a friend when he was switching flats. Those 90 degree connectors are worth every penny. People loved how I did the job and I got payed to install led strips for 3 more people. You made me 150 euros, huge amount for a student and it didn't take too much time. I can't say thank you enough times.

@ccatt93 2 жыл бұрын

Did you run into any issues with those connectors? I grabbed a pack and Idk if the pins are lose but every so often I'll get a dim section or a section where the color doesn't exactly match

@im_Spade_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@ccatt93 4 months late but I found the connectors are really shoddy, tried different brands but never trusted them to work. I either looped the LEDs or soldered jumper wires where needed.

@rubberonasphalt 3 жыл бұрын

“Purple and gross”.. Me: I guess I’ll just switch colors then

@ynmy4519 3 жыл бұрын

@Harvest I got some from amazon from LEDpro and all of these fixes come in the box

@desireeschmidt3722 3 жыл бұрын

@@ynmy4519 can you drop a link?

@LifeIsDigitalUK 2 жыл бұрын

I found this to be a useful video, but I disagree on using the right angled shoulder joints, I used these and kept having to change them as my LEDs were going crazy as they were causing lots of resistance. I ended up soldering wires into the strips to get them to work properly. I will be investing in some of the clips though to try to hold up the strips as I find it really annoying that the strips don't stick very well.

@sebastien6483 2 жыл бұрын

excellent presentation. I just moved and I dismissed LEDs for my new place knowing some of the failures you highlighted without knowing all of these solutions. I think I might give it a try.

@rjeption 3 жыл бұрын

This was really in depth for something to simple😭

@jangoreagas4857 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who wants to set up his dorm room with lights , This video has given invaluable information. Thank You for this.

@FullNelsonEats 2 жыл бұрын

totally agree, and he doesnt over complicate it, just kinda lets you in a friendly and informative way

@MoerMentorship 2 жыл бұрын

You just saved my from making install mistakes my first time around. Thank you for sharing!! 👌🏿

@bhaveshpatel9626 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on LED strips. Thank you for putting it together!

@shawnm4759 3 жыл бұрын

"Remotes are bad and Apps are worse and will probably get used even less than the remotes. Here's an alternate solution to those" : *Proceeds to show an app* :

@pianolexcat7387 3 жыл бұрын

i plan to get lights for my brother's room and use the app to mess with him lol

@gabesnead4725 3 жыл бұрын

Bluetooth apps are worse, wifi apps are better

@lukesmith8792 3 жыл бұрын

WiFi apps are better and WiFi lights can be controlled from anywhere, so long as the WiFi is working at home

@jpd1592 3 жыл бұрын

Haha 😆

@jpd1592 3 жыл бұрын

Luke Smith good to know 👍🏽

@ChadwickNHill 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, dude. Where have you been all my life? You really answered a few vexing questions I've had about LEDs and LED strips in this one short, concise, WELL EXPLAINED and ORGANIZED video. Too many creators unleash a stream of consciousness in their videos due to either poor planning or writing or a maligned attempt to keep the video longer. You do none of that and I really do appreciate it. I'll definitely recommend your channel to others... Thank you sooo much.

@ludekbest3757 Жыл бұрын

Been out of high school for 12 years now and Mr. Tait is still teaching me things.

@TheHookUp Жыл бұрын

Ludek! You still doing the mechanic thing?

@ludekbest3757 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHookUp I worked as a car mechanic for ten years then I did aircraft mechanic for almost four and now I’m a trucker :D

@We-Are-FlowState Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to show my appreciation, I’ve got enough knowledge now to buy what I need. Thank you!

@aaronprasad214 2 жыл бұрын

As someone trying to get my first LED installation right, this was a very powerful, informative video of pitfalls to avoid and general advice. Thanks man!

@Cygore2012 Жыл бұрын

Same!

@saucygamer6336 3 жыл бұрын

Alternate title: How to make your LED installation more expensive.

@awtismo 3 жыл бұрын

Saucy Gamer well most of them are worth it

@andycopeland7051 3 жыл бұрын

Turns out it takes a little money to keep your amateur project from looking like hacked, hammered dogshit

@johanness6545 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute bs lmao, most of this stuff can be done for nothing/barely nothing

@Juanmaligno 3 жыл бұрын

The added atuff like the things that hold them up and the corner connections are rrally cheap lol i cant believe I was able to do it myself

@melindak6472 3 жыл бұрын

Haha yess 😂

@Crusty_Camper 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is so helpful. I am about to start an installation in my RV and this has given me a lot of information.

@SteveH-TN 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate you sharing your experience, thoughts & this video. I am just about to start experimenting with Various LED Lighting Systems. This video should help avoid some issues along the way.

@DriftForgeDiscord 3 жыл бұрын

When he said “How often are you going to have color other than white” I felt personally attacked

@amiranda4005 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂

@Loreurka 3 жыл бұрын

I swear this is the whole point of the LED strip, especially RGBIC ones, my living room looks like a cheap nightclub and that s awesome

@bladeoftheruinedking2543 3 жыл бұрын

@melindak6472 3 жыл бұрын

Oh lol

@Sapphire_Ace 3 жыл бұрын

@@Loreurka exactly. Most people get the led strip for the colors, not so it can be white. Most of us already have white lights in our houses.😂😆

@ashwalkerson1934 2 жыл бұрын

It was kind of mentioned, but not explicitly: Keep in mind what kind of surface your LED's are going to be pointing at. If they are pointing to open air it's fine - but if they point directly at a reflective surface, you are more likely to 'see' the LED dots on your surface (eg. countertop). In that case, test them before mounting to see if the surface reflects the dots too much and if so, can you angle the LED strip? As in: instead of pointing straight down at your countertop from the underside of the cabinet, put them on the front lip pointing at the back wall - or if the backsplash is reflective too much, point them down - or if both counter and backsplash are showing the dots reflection, do the diffuser thing. Just something I had to contend with on my install.

@dionh70 Жыл бұрын

In my upcoming installation, mine will be mounted on the top edge of crown molding, aimed upward into barrel-vaulted ceiling painted with eggshell finish paint. I'm guessing that I won't get much spotlighting effect thanks to the combo of the paint finish, curved reflecting surface, and the distance between strips and reflecting surface. Plus, I'm using the 45deg aluminum mounting channel without diffuser, but I plan to test the LED tape directly onto the crown molding first, so those clips he mentioned in the video might be vital.

@kaneo1 Жыл бұрын

Informative, thanks. I still enjoy the look of Christmas lights on hooks around my room. You can have BOTH stylish/polished and good enough in the same build! Biggest problem with LEDs is the flickering. incandescent/halogen bulbs are still the most relaxing.

@iAnasazi 4 ай бұрын

Quality LEDs don't flicker.

@ulyseebrown388 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I learned so much. Yep, I made one of the mistakes in my last installation. Thanks for a great video

@jackcoleman69 3 жыл бұрын

Me just slaps them on the wall and doesn’t care if there “exposed”

@ot7biasedmashups 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't even look bad

@_festival 3 жыл бұрын

*they're

@wirebandz9586 3 жыл бұрын

Big facts

@officialWWM 3 жыл бұрын

Harvest spammer!

@officialWWM 3 жыл бұрын

Harvest then you're the worst kind of spammer...

@goat9295 3 жыл бұрын

I think this video is meant for professionals. Not for teens trying to make tik toks for their 12 followers😂😂

@10MILLIONcreeperplushies 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a professional and I don't have tik Tok. I only want them because they look really cool and I got money from my birthday to spend. Plus I've been using a bunch of old Christmas lights so it's nice for a change.

@fuelmc959 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i hate tiktok and im a teen lmao

@Mr.Helper. 3 жыл бұрын

Savage

@HerreDePerre 3 жыл бұрын

@@fuelmc959 omg you are so cool. You also led zeppelin fan?

@fuelmc959 3 жыл бұрын

@@HerreDePerre ???

@Paata02 2 жыл бұрын

this guy is absolute gold, I have being doing such research and everything I need is in one video

@notsofamousdex9777 3 жыл бұрын

I just realized this was my high school chemistry teacher.....

@TheHookUp 3 жыл бұрын

Haha

@iivalsxmmer4742 3 жыл бұрын

LMFAO FR

@Sekir80 3 жыл бұрын

At least he didn't cook meth. Or did he?! :D

@brianonwonga8315 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sekir80 I see what you did there😂

@keldonjohnson1 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sekir80 Walter white

@g30ffm0rt0n 3 жыл бұрын

I swear, this video popped up in my feed while I was contemplating LED strip lighting ideas for my office desk. The algorithm is telepathic, I tells ya!

@nortonofnorthamerica 3 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing you have you microphone permission set to “ on “

@tomstonemale 3 жыл бұрын

I just installed mine on the kitchen. I didn't google anything nor did I buy them online and somehow this video gets recommended to me despite never watching a video about LEDs. This sh*t is crazy.

@lacystrelec1042 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this helpful video. I was hoping you would also explain how to hide the transformers. I read: "Installation of LED strip lighting requires a step down transformer most commonly down to 12v. The transformer must be accessible for future replacement and never tucked behind a sealed section of your ceiling or walls. Hard wiring is required." So where does one hide the transformer? I live in Costa Rica, where we build homes with cinderblock and rebar. How do I hide the transformers to gain access if one fails? Where do you hide them in millwork? Where do you hide them in concrete steps? Thank you!

@stramurto 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, this is such a thorough analysis. Hats off!

@evanwhittaker5287 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly if it's in your room and you like it, WHO CARES!😂

@ArendPerez247 3 жыл бұрын

Fr though

@Raven-bz8kl 3 жыл бұрын

Super Fang it isnt like people r gonna be walking in n out of ur room like a museum 😭

@carsonmcnamer5321 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like someone is insecure about their led’s

@evanwhittaker5287 3 жыл бұрын

@@carsonmcnamer5321 lmao how is that even possible just take them down if you don't like them

@carsonmcnamer5321 3 жыл бұрын

@@evanwhittaker5287 it was a joke lol I meant it sarcastically. As in implying you are making up reasons for why you don’t like yours. I 200% agree with you I was just making fun 🤣

@BrazenHead76 3 жыл бұрын

This video was packed with info. I appreciate all the knowledge that was shared. Very nicely put together, concise overviews, and presented in layman’s terms. Thank you!

@AceGoodheart 2 жыл бұрын

Good info on the 'Hotspot'. I was planning to run a strip down my display case and fold the strip and run it back down the display in the opposite direction to give it a little more light. Good to know folding the strip creates Hotspots. Using the extensions is exactly what I needed to do instead. Oh and btw, anyone interested in using LEDs but concerned it might be too complicated, it's not that hard to figure out how to setup. Watch a few KZfaq videos like this one and buy your LED lights, an assortment of connections, and LED extension cable with Wire Quick Connections and you should be set. Use the very end of you LED light it practice cutting a portion of your strip and connecting it back to the main strip. Once you get a feel of how it all works you're good to go. It took me a few hours to figure out how all the connecting things work (with the help of KZfaq) and once I learned it it was pretty easy stuff. Now I just hope my display case doesn't catch on fire. Good luck guys!

@karenclemens3985 Жыл бұрын

Great video. You covered all the issues I encountered myself at first.

@bsemmel62 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I watched this video. Very informative and it will help me plan my project in a way that will keep the cursing during installation to a minimum.

@JT_70 2 жыл бұрын

Great info and details! I had not even thought about overlapping the joints in the aluminum channel with the diffuser. I installed white LEDs in aluminum channels with diffusers under our kitchen cabinets. I also added single color LED strips around the deck (red LEDs) and and under the dash on my boat, white LED strips in each storage compartment and blue LEDs in the live well. They are incredibly helpful and draw lots of positive comments (lust!). Bought everything from Amazon. I found that the white snap connectors can fail and are a pain to install when used with waterproof LED strips. Instead, I cut the strips and soldered them with 22ga tinned wire at every 90 degree turn. Result - no hot spots and no dim or unlit spots.

@JagiChan 7 ай бұрын

Nicely explained 👌. I love the addressable LEDs too.

@Dartheomus Жыл бұрын

I didn't actually expect to learn anything from this video when it was suggested, however it actually taught me a couple things! Nice Job! :)

@lifehackertips 2 жыл бұрын

4:01 those corner connectors leave a gap. Better option is leave the loop there and use black electrical tape to cover the extra LEDS so you still have one or two in the corner instead of zero

@xxstrawberriesxx785 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@mardlack 2 жыл бұрын

The hero we needed

@mindsunwound 2 жыл бұрын

Or to use the cable connector, and loop it and tack it down, most good tv bias kits use this method.

@truongsinhtran-nguyen7129 2 жыл бұрын

Physics students will yell "heat dissipation!"

@FrozenBusChannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@truongsinhtran-nguyen7129 yeah the tape will probably melt a bit

@knockshinnoch1950 2 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic professional straightforward no nonsense practical guide to using LED strips. It has been extremely useful in helping me make the right choices and avoid some cringeworthy mistakes. Thanks

@annapatton4544 10 ай бұрын

This video just scared me away from led lights lol.

@Mahi.12830 9 ай бұрын

@@annapatton4544 bro literally the same happened with me,,,, I ordered led lights and before they arrived I decided to watch how to apply and found this video and by the end of the video I cancled my order

@eugene188 Жыл бұрын

I always thought there was something wrong with the LEDs people have up on their ceilings. this video perfectly addresses whats wrong with it. now it totally makes sense.

@DavidSmith-my4kj Жыл бұрын

Very informative and well-produced. Bravo! This helped me tremendously. Question: will aluminum channel give me enough heat dissipation when mounted under wooden kitchen cabinets? (Strip is Commercial Electric 16’ tunable white.) Regardless, I would think channels will also protect against splashes and adhesive droops. Thanks for a concisely scripted yet comprehensive video. Two thumbs up (both of mine)!

@smittyslawncare4836 3 жыл бұрын

Me who's already put mine up and was happy with them until this point

@babyn3mo 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@pstreicher 3 жыл бұрын

I have been looking at those aluminum channels for over a year now. You nailed it!

@mjstevenson911 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content, thank you. Subscribed. This has been very helpful to me as I have made a few of these mistakes, and would have made a few more on my next project if I had not watched this.

@GtheMVP 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I bought some Govee LED strips, but I don't want the LED's exposed, which they'll have to be in aspects of my set up. I almost put them up anyway but then I saw this, perfect timing!

@idriveanagerar 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best setups I did for someone was lining the side of crown moulding/framing of a window with a warm led strip. The moulding around the window was just a little thicker than the width of the led strip, so it fit perfectly with just enough room to spare. It was about 16 feet in total; so up one side, across the span, and then down the opposite side, and down to a smart outlet (connected to wifi controls and etc) and it looks awesome. It’s just enough light and it disperses nicely around the window and onto the wall. Plus the strip is dimmable so it can be as bright as needed.

@kpapi4355 3 жыл бұрын

Well made and high quality tutorial! You really mentioned every single thing you need to know about led-strips.

@kingdanett4043 Жыл бұрын

I love tunable white strips. I didn't know they were separate from RGB, thanks for letting me know

@Gins. Жыл бұрын

This video ended up being super helpful for alerting me to issues I didn't even think to consider

@nivk_Yt 3 жыл бұрын

Who’s watching this after Christmas

@beeeettll 3 жыл бұрын

yeeeeaaa i got some for christmas

@a1xace655 3 жыл бұрын

Me bc its 3 am and im bored

@davidedouble_d1673 3 жыл бұрын

@@a1xace655 same

@santimeek5063 3 жыл бұрын

Who actually fucking cares

@Strawbs..mp4 3 жыл бұрын

Me I got them for Christmas

@edilsonfb 3 жыл бұрын

This is video is mandatory for everyone into led strips universe. Thanks for sharing it!

@yaboyshelz Жыл бұрын

Very first tip has already taught me something new and blown my mind. Thank you

@chibicitiberiu Жыл бұрын

For addressable LEDs, there is plenty of software already written. My recommendation would be to use WLED which is a great piece of software that runs on a ESP8266 or ESP32 compatible boards (these are low cost WiFI enabled boards, great for projects like this). WLED has a huge number of options and effects, and is very easy to setup.

@TheHookUp Жыл бұрын

WLED is great, I specifically recommended it in this video.

@Red88Rex 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, probably the most informative and comprehensive video on LED light strips.

@johnclark8759 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. I have a lesson learned to share. When mounting kitchen cabinet downlighting I used connectors to a cable so I could hop across the cooker hood with my own cable run. The problem is that the connectors get very very hot and this is because they are carrying the current for the majority of the kitchen. I don't have this problem at the start of the strip because it's a soldered connector. I've got around this problem by soldering onto the strip instead of using the connector but if I knew about the problem beforehand I'd have used the existing soldered connection at the start of the led run on the side of the cooker hood that had the longest run and only used the small clip on connector for the short run on the other side. TLDR: clip on connectors get hot if they carry a lot of LEDs so either solder your own connectors or carefully use the provided soldered connector at the start of the strip for your longest run.

@TheHookUp 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice. I've also had luck using the 90 degree connectors but then adding my own solder to the connections.

@johnclark8759 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHookUp thanks, really enjoy your videos. Learning blue iris on reolinks because of you :)

@Nevertoleave Жыл бұрын

This was helpful. My husband wants them for Christmas/holiday lights outside. And I need some under the counter lights for kitchen counters and the most usable space doesn’t have good lighting. But not I’m thinking of something different for the under counter

@jimmccusker271 2 жыл бұрын

Incredibly helpful . I was worried about installing but no more...

@MarksUkuleleTips 3 жыл бұрын

I really wish I had seen this video several years ago, before I trial and errored my way through lots of setups that didn't work well. This video explains things wonderfully. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

@jareda8943 3 жыл бұрын

this video was a gold mine holy cow

@rxev.mp3 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s a cheaper alternative: What you need: -3M double-sided tape -translucent scotch tape The 3M mixed with the LED’s adhesive make the sticking foolproof, and is easy to cut to size if you’re picky, while the tape dims the harshness. No need to spend so much and wait for it to come thru the mail

@GreenEyedJade Жыл бұрын

Omg this is a brilliant idea! Why didn’t I think of this?! Thanks for sharing.

@hussammarzouk3159 Жыл бұрын

and how to use the scotch tape on the strip?

@carlosspeicywiener7018 Жыл бұрын

@@hussammarzouk3159 Over the top, as the dissipator to cut glare.

@cspys5 Жыл бұрын

Would this be considered a fire hazard or no- seriously considering this

@negotiable_terms1848 11 ай бұрын

@@cspys5I don't think so but this video is complicated..

@MarkDowman Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the tips! I learned a lot that'll come in handy for LED projects.

@theluvdivaazure4221 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most helpful video I have seen for LED lighting installation! Thank you! I will be installing LED light strips inside my new RV. I prefer the soft glow over the overhead lights.

@aeonjoey 2 жыл бұрын

you're an ANGEL. I've been installing LED strip lighting in trade show booths and furniture for years and it's AMAZING how all of these are mistakes that happen without close supervision, it's like people can't comprehend what will happen, I'm sharing this video with my team so they can share with internal clients. THANK YOU!

@1014p Жыл бұрын

This is actually a nice break down. No plans to do LED light strips. However this helps if I ever do.

@toukaK Жыл бұрын

such a great video. absolutely love the way you put everything, very easy to understand and convincing. thanks for sharing!

@andypaulusma3523 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! For the LED strip connectors, make sure you buy the one for your width of LED strip. I made this mistake in my kitchen, bought 12mm connectors and wire only to find out my strips were actually 10mm. Guess I'll be sure to order 12mm strips next time so I can use up those connectors.