Securing an End Cap End caps are a simple, but important, component of a rope light run. They shield the exposed end of the rope from debris as well as protect any protruding rope light wires from getting snagged. To attach an end cap, simply push it into place around the plastic tubing of the rope light until it stops. Optionally, you can further secure and waterproof the connection using PVC sealant. Other Accessories There are many accessories that you can incorporate into your rope light design to help shape your rope light vision.
These include inline splices, T-connectors, extensions, Y-connectors, etc. While they all provide different functions, the basics of how they attach to the rope lights is the same.
Once you understand the basics of how a power cord attaches to a rope light, through the ubiquitous power connector and the alignment of its pins with the wires of the rope light, you'll understand how to attach just about any other accessory. The power connector is the common component in every rope light accessory, and once you know how it works, there's no limit to what you can do. A Brief Guide to Rope Light Accessories Knowing the basics of how to plug in rope lights makes it easy to hang rope lights in a straight line.
But what if you need to trace around curves or attach various sections together? More complex rope light designs, such as outlining architectural features or highlighting landscaping, requires accessories.
But no matter how you chose to mount your lights, there are a few guidelines you'll need to follow. After unspooling your rope light, not only should you plug it in to test it, but it is a good idea to keep it plugged in for a few minutes to warm up the outer plastic tubing, making it more pliable. Be sure to unplug it again before installation. Rope lights are very flexible products, but they do not bend at degree angles.
Always provide a curved radius of at least inches when turning a corner. Also, all rope lights generate some heat during operation and they need to be able to dissipate this heat throughout their length. When mounting, do not crowd the rope light and be sure to allow ample "breathing room" around it.
This is also applicable in installations where two or more rope lights might run parallel to each other. Again, allow some ventilation room for heat dissipation and do not let the rope lights touch each other as this could potentially cause them to melt or fuse together. This is the same reason why you should always unspool your roll of rope light before plugging it in. When installing rope light into place, it is very important that you do not pull on, tug on, stretch, or excessively flex the rope light!
This can stress the inner wires and damage them, the result of which will be immediately burned out sections. And nobody wants that. Personally, I feel that when a manufacturer selects any product that fails within the first year, they should have to replace them with one that lasts a minimum of one year or have to fix them under warranty every year free of charge.
If they had to do this, they would look much closer than just the least expensive product that fills the immediate need. Anyone else having a problem with this? John Jensen - Magna 40' Indulgence. Yahoo Message Number: I don't have rope lights in my coach, but do have them in my home.
These are designed to last a very long time. The ones in my home have lasted over 6 years without any of them going out. My guess is that these are defective, or they are getting more voltage than rated for.
I agree that when something is defective like this not normal light bulbs they should replacement. Yahoo Message Number: My '00 Magna has about 25 percent of the rope lites gone. I haven't bothered to replace them but it is annoying. I suspect that since the charger is on all the time, the voltage is a little too high and also the bulbs are not designed to be enclosed in a plastic sheath which makes them hotter. I know that the volt rope lights almost never burn out tho'. I wonder if we could replace them with volt type and run them off the inverter.
Yahoo Message Number: If you know where the circuit is, you can also put some resistance in series that cut down the light slightly while greatly preserving the life. I do however have them in my home as accent lighting. There are 2 runs of approximately 20'-0". These lights come in various lengths and are sold at Home Depot or Lowes.
That is where I bought mine. They are designed for nominal volt operation. Nominal , that may be the problem. Voltage, as it may be set in your coach as it is controlled by your inverter or generator may be on the high side. Light bulb life is significantly reduced by excessive voltage.
I don't remember the formula but it is surprising. I have not seen how CC installs the rope lights but it should not be rocket science. The lights are cheap and can be cut in 18" increments. Eventually you will be doing the replacement yourself. I suggest you have the voltage checked on both your inverter and your generator. My suggestion would be to keep it at least no higher than volts. If the fuse is good, you should see an unbroken strand of wire running between the two metal contacts.
If your RGB strip lights won't change colors try flipping your strip light around and reconnecting it. Incorrect Power Source — Make sure to double check which power source your lights require. If the light does not work with a new bulb, check whether the circuit breaker or fuse governing the fixture has tripped or blown. This often happens when a bulb burns out the moment it is turned on. If the breaker fuse is not at fault, or if the bulb works but flickers or crackles, try cleaning the fixture's socket.
Make sure all your LED products are compatible with the control circuits and power supply you're using. Check for loose wiring and other faulty connections. Consider using a constant-current LED driver.
Many light fixtures use more than one bulb and it's easy to leave lights on throughout your house when you're not using them. Ten light bulbs use 6 cents an hour. So approximately in 24 hours a 60 watt lightbulb spends around 36 cents if one kWh costs 25 cents. In the US 1 kWh costs 12 cents. So approximately in 24 hours a 60 watt lightbulb spends 17 - 18 cents. And, it is impossible to replace the LED light strip. Darice Rope Light. TaoTronics Light Rope. Contrary to popular belief, LED rope lights do generate heat, however they will be "cool to the touch" when installed properly, incandescent rope lights get very hot and should not be used where they can be touched or rubbed against, which may inadvertently cause burns.
How much electricity does a rope light use? LED rope lights consume approximately 1 watt per foot of lighting. In contrast, an incandescent rope light uses 3 watts per foot. LED rope lights also have longer working lives, roughly four times the life span of their incandescent counterparts. The very low power consumption of LEDs make them incompatible with today's transformers.
You can only use a step-down transformer to manage 12 Volt incandescent rope light.
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