Reddit reviews 4PCS 2M 6.56ft 4 Color RGB Extension Cable LED Strip Connector Extension Cable Cord Wire 4 Pin LED Connector for SMD 5050 3528 2835 RGB LED Light Strip
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Length: 2M For - 5050/3528 RGB LED strip lights. RGB LED Extension Cable is designed for 10mm width LED stripsFunctions - 1.Connect between IR/RF Controller and 5050/3528 RGB LED strips, to extend your LED strips to the ideal location where you'd like to install; 2.Connect between RGB LED strips, making it possible to install your multiple RGB LED strips in your preferred locations. So, you can control your LED strips in another location.Solderless - With 2 pre-soldered female connectors and 2 male 4 pin plugs(copper electroplated), you can directly plug this cable into your 5050/3528 RGB LED strips or IR/RF controller to get them connected, without soldering.Flexible and durable - The color is pretty. The PVC plastic insulation was durable and flexible. The pure copper wires inside are stranded so it can take a lot of flexing without breaking.Package Includes: 4x 2m 4pin extension cable for RGB LED strips, 8x male to male 4pin plugs.
So I bought a used 2008 pontoon last year, and decided to do a budget update to get her ready for the new season. Tried to keep it under $1000, but the last minute decision to get a new Bimini put the project over that.
For those curious, here are the materials I used.
60' of .030 black aluminum paneling: $295 from Pontoonfence.com
Nav Lights:$20
Docking Lights: $30. I'm keeping an eye on these. Some reviews complained of them not being waterproof. I ran a bead of silicone around the lens and where the wires enter the body. Hoping they hold up.
Waterproof LED Strip Lights $40 for two sets. I'm really happy with these.
LED RGB control wires $9
Polk DB651 6.5" Speakers $118 ($59/pair)
Kenwood Marine Bluetooth Amplifier $135
Pyle Marine speaker wire $9
Engine Parts (Plugs, Impeller, Lube) $40
Power wash rental: $30
Misc expenses (mounting tape, nonskid tape, screws, bolts, etc) ~$100
Replacement Bimini and boot from restorepontoon.com $219
Total: $1,045
When I disconnect the last strip I get no lights anywhere. To test what may have happened I also tried connecting a completely new light strip to the power supply and controller but this also yielded no light. I am assuming this is because I fried the controller and/or power supply. Hopefully the actual strips are still functional but time will tell. I have purchased a new 'starter kit' from the Best Buy and will be testing the viability of a run of my intended length soon (before actually mounting any wires in my shelves). I am also going to try to use some Hualand extension cables to see if they will be more stable than my homemade extensions with soldered connections. My basic plan is to run eight 3.3 foot LIFX strips with a 6.6 foot Hualand in between each strip to see if the power supply and controller can handle the voltage drop that will result from this kind of run. I am cautiously optimistic that this approach will at least determine one way of the other if LIFX strips will be able to do what I want them to before I start running cables and making connections in tight spaces behind and under shelves. Will try to update this post once I have tested this out.
I think I may heed your advice and get some RGB ones.
As for your comment on soldering, I am a little nervous about that. At least at my newbie status with all of this. Do any of these do the same thing?
EvZ 4 Color 10m RGB Extension Cable Line for LED Strip RGB 5050 3528 Cord 4pin
Zitrades 10PCS LED 5050 RGB Strip Light Connector 4 Conductor 10 mm Wide Strip to Strip Jumper
4PCS 2M 6.56ft 4 Color RGB Extension Cable LED Strip Connector Extension Cable Cord Wire 4 Pin LED Connector for SMD 5050 3528 2835 RGB LED Light Strip ( 4 PCS )