IS THIS THE EASIEST LED STRIP LIGHT CONNECTION SYSTEM?

Connecting to LED strips just got easier with the Robus Easy Clip connector system for Macau IP20 and IP67 LED strips.

This simple to use IDC connector system forms a reliable connection to indoor and outdoor LED strip lights. No need to solder anything!

Check out our full review of the COB LED strip used in this video.

Part 1 - Robus Macau LED strip review

** Gary attempts to solder LED strip**

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🕐 TIME STAMPS 🕕
00:00 Connecting to LED strips is about to get easier
01:20 Easy Clip connector for Macau IP20 LED strip
02:39 Joining IP20 LED strip together
04:00 The alternative solder connection
06:10 Easy Clip connector for Macau IP67 LED strip
06:30 Cut the tape and remove the backing tape
06:53 Small amount of RTV Silicone in the end cap
07:08 Push on to tape open side down
07:20 Warm-up LED strip with hot air gun
07:25 Push IDC connector through the end cap
08:05 end to end Easy Clip connector
09:10 Macau joining cable
09:35 Watch out for the polarity!
10:40 Macau LED strip end cap
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[efixx]

Check out our full review of the Macau COB LED strip used in this video.

[CoolerQ]

The soldering iron you're using at 4:10 is absolutely massive. You'll probably have a better time if you use a smaller iron.

[Jay-ydcr]

Wow the growth of this channel to 194k subs, well deserved too always so informative 👏

[mfx]

I think all these solderless LED connection clips are great as when sparks use them and they inevitably fail I get paid to do the job properly. Also that soldering demo was a complete car crash! You should also make sure any silicone you use is non-corrosive.

[timearp]

That IP67 kit is exactly what I'm looking for to go around my shed.

[pwaelectricalltd]

This looks so simple to connect and use. Regarding the polarity issue, surely the manufacturer could shape the tape to make one side slightly thicker than the other or something similar. Over 20 years ago I was installing ASi cable (also IDC) that negated the possibility of reverse polarity.

[mfx]

Funnily enough I'm currently putting a load of addressable LED stirip onto a restaurant attached to a five star hotel near At Pancras, one of the maintenance guys saw me soldering and asked if I could do a quick LED repair in the hotel, guess what it was one of these clips that has failed, it didn't take all that much longer to solder the joints and put a bit of clear heatshrink with some hot snot over the joint than the clip would have taken in the first place.

[pikricky]

Really enjoyed that whole series, fantastic tips and accessories, thanks for the knowledge gained

[justme]

I use L&S light from Italy. No soldering needed, just plug and play

[mfx]

These are not "Insulation displacement" connectors, IDC's are very reliable, widely used in the telecoms/data industry but these DO NOT work in the same way, not even remotely. This is closer to pushing a wire through some tinfoil and hoping it makes a good long term connection.

[boblewis]

There are a number of issues generally with connection of multiple LED tapes sequentially.

Rght at the top of the list is current distribution which is UTTER GARBAGE and basically non existent, causing power loss, localised overheating, and reduced lifespan and potential fire risk, even when backplated with aluminium strip!

The CORRECT way to connect LED strips of 3 or 4 Leds per 12v section, is to the CENTRES of multiple short strips and NOT to the end of one LONG strip!

This is definitely a case of keeping Sparkies with minimal to ZERO electronics knowledge well away from electronics (LEDs)!

Current should be split, ideally, such that the MAXIMUM current being shared per "short" strip is <350 mA.

This would typically be between 10 and 20 leds per strip MAXIMUM and have <175mA per half strip. These should then be connected back in parallel via suitable flexible wire (7/0.2 to 13/0.2mm - NOT T & E!!) to the common supply point, remotely switched and powered.

ANY dimming should be done via a PROPERLY RATED PWM controller on the DC side and NOT by ANY kind of mains dimmer!

[kenbrown]

the system I've been getting the last few years is a one piece connection clip that pushes onto the end of the tape, and a cover latches over the contacts. less steps, but also less positive.

[rachaelb]

Where did you get that heat gun with the metal shield around it? That’s pretty smart.

[MyProjectBoxChannel]

I love soldering I find it very therapeutic. The thing that I find so strange is that a lot of electricians can't even solder properly. If there is no screw terminal to put a wire in, they run a mile.

[glencindy]

I guess I've found this video too late to find these connectors. I'd need the 3 line or 4 line ones but I still don't see them anywhere on the site linked here. They look awesome for a newbie solderer like myself.

[SpyrhoTheOneManArmy]

do you also have 4 pin connectors? for Govee M1 light strip? they have a thick silicon layer

[TheManLab]

I see straight end to end connector's but why don't they just do the same as with plastic trunking?

[ColinRichardson]

Now I just need a U shaped Dado (or similar) that I can put these lights in and so I can get some mood lighting near the ceiling of my front room.. the "big light" is too harsh, and there are dark spots with lamps.. so something that could go around the whole thing without dots would be nice..
Wonder if they would do a 90° angle quick connect thing rather than having to have such a large amount of slack just to do a right angle

[Dog-whisperer]

Nice 👍 even I can do it
Great video guy’s as always 👍👍❤️

[tammmacdonald]

A smart electrician would test before shrinking.