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Cutting Your Rope
Light
Cut your rope light to your desired length for any
application.
 Rope
lights are cuttable in specific intervals only. These vary depending on
the number of wires your rope light contains. The most common is the
2-wire rope light which is cuttable in 18 inch intervals. A careful
examination of the exterior of the rope light casing will reveal tiny scissor
icons. These icons mark the increment where it is safe to cut your
rope light. First, calculate the interval that will work for your
application. For our 2-wire example with a cutting interval of 18"
this can be done by taking the number of feet you need, multiplying by
12 and then dividing by 18. If you have an even number you have a even
interval of 18 inches and you can simply count the intervals or measure
the desired number of feet and cut at the scissor icon. If you do not
have an even number you will need to choose the next closest interval
and cut appropriately. To cut, use a pair of scissors or garden
clippers to cut the rope lighting
at the scissor mark. Be sure to make a clean vertical cut to avoid a short.
Now bend the rope light to the left and to the right and trim off any
excess wire that might protrude. You are now ready to attach a power
cord.
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| Important: Failure to cut at the
marked interval will result in damage to your rope lights. |
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Power Cords & Connectors
Power cords connect your rope lights to a standard
wall outlet.
Caution:
Never
attempt to install accessories while your rope lights are plugged in.
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| First connect the power connector to the
power cord and tighten the threaded fastener. This makes for easier handling on the
next step. |
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| Slide the threaded fastener onto the
piece of rope light to be connected. Now firmly push the sharp prongs of the
power connector into the wires on the exposed end of rope light until it
stops. |
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Tighten the threaded fastener securely. |
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Optional: Seal with PVC vinyl adhesive for extremely wet areas. |
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Applying End Caps
End caps are required to terminate a run of rope lights.
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| Cover the termination end of the rope
light run with an end cap. |
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| Simply press the end cap on the exposed end
of rope light until it stops. |
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Optional: Seal with PVC vinyl adhesive for extremely wet areas. |
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Using Inline Splice
Connectors
Splice connectors are used to connect or
lengthen two pieces of rope lighting or for repairing a burned out section.
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| First slide the threaded fasteners on both
sections of
the rope light to be connected. |
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| Firmly press the sharp pins into
the wires of one section of the rope light and tighten the threaded fastener. |
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| Repeat this process for the other section. |
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Optional: Seal with PVC vinyl adhesive for extremely wet areas.
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Using Invisible Splice
Connectors
Invisible splice connectors are similar
to in line splice connectors with a much less noticeable joint.
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| Slide the shrink tubing over one section
of the rope lights you are about to join. Now push the pins of the connector into
both ends of rope light and slide the shrink tubing so that it covers
the connection evenly. |
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| Use a hairdryer or heat gun to apply
heat to the shrink tubing and allow it to tighten over your splice and
create a seal. |
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The finished joint is nearly invisible. |
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Installing T Connectors
T connectors are used to add a 2 separate sections of rope lighting
perpendicular to another piece of rope light.
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| To apply a T Connector you first need to
slide your threaded fastener over the exposed end of rope light. Then press the
sharp pins of the T connector into the wires of the rope light until it
stops. Tighten the threaded fastener securely. |
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| Repeat the
same steps for the other two sides of the T connector. |
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Optional: Seal with PVC vinyl adhesive for extremely wet areas.
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Mounting Your Rope
Lights
For mounting instructions please
click here
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