Description

Premium LED Strip Extension Wire: The Key to Complete Customization

Our Premium LED Strip Extension Wire is the ultimate problem-solver for any custom LED strip lighting project. This versatile, multi-conductor ribbon cable is specifically designed to give you the freedom to install your lights anywhere, regardless of where your power source or controller is located. Use this LED Strip Extension Wire to jump gaps, run connections through walls, or connect multiple lighting zones back to a central point. Made from high-quality stranded copper, it ensures a reliable and efficient connection, delivering consistent power and data signals to your strips for flawless performance.

Choosing the Right LED Strip Extension Wire

Selecting the correct wire is crucial for your project’s success. We offer multiple versions to match your specific type of LED strip:

• 2-Wire: For single-color (monochromatic) LED strips.
• 3-Wire: For CCT (tunable white) LED strips.
• 4-Wire: The standard for RGB color-changing LED strips.
• 5-Wire: For RGBW (RGB + White) LED strips.
• 6-Wire: For advanced RGBCCT (RGB + Tunable White) LED strips.

Understanding Voltage Drop and Wire Gauge

When running LED Strip Extension Wire over long distances, it’s important to understand “voltage drop.” The further electricity travels down a wire, the more voltage is lost. This can cause your LED strips to appear dimmer at the end of a long run. To combat this, you need to use the right thickness of wire (known as gauge or AWG). A thicker wire (with a lower AWG number) has less resistance and will result in less voltage drop.

While our standard wire is suitable for most moderate runs, for very long distances (e.g., over 10 meters/30 feet), you may need a thicker gauge. It is always best to calculate your needs to ensure even brightness. You can use a resource like this online voltage drop calculator to help plan your project.

How to Use Extension Wire

1. Cut to Length: Measure and cut the exact length of wire you need for your gap or extension.
2. Separate and Strip: Gently pull the conductors apart at the ends of the cable and strip a small amount of the insulation (about 5mm) from each wire to expose the copper strands.
3. Connect to a Connector: The easiest method is to use one of our Solderless Strip-to-Wire Connectors. Simply insert the end of your strip into the connector. Then, connect your extension wires to the pigtail wires from the connector, ensuring you match the colors/polarity correctly.
4. Connect to a Power Supply/Controller: The other end of your extension wire can be connected directly to the screw-down terminals on your power supply or LED controller.

The AWN Lighting Sourcing Advantage

At AWN Lighting, we understand that a successful lighting installation depends on the quality of every single component, right down to the wire. We source high-quality, multi-strand copper LED Strip Extension Wire to ensure our clients can build reliable, professional-grade lighting systems. Partner with us for access to a complete ecosystem of lighting products and accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How do I know how many conductors I need? A: Count the number of copper contact pads on your LED strip. If it has two pads (+ and -), you need 2-wire. If it has four pads (e.g., +, R, G, B), you need 4-wire, and so on.

Q: Can I use this wire outdoors? A: This wire is intended for indoor, dry locations. While the wire itself is insulated, any connections made (e.g., to a connector or another wire) would need to be made fully waterproof using appropriate methods like sealed enclosures or waterproof heat shrink tubing for outdoor use.