Attaching Rope Lights

Attaching rope lights to a controller will usually occur in one of two ways.

Attaching rope lights.

To cut rope light measure the area where you plan to install the rope light and then cut the tube at the nearest cutting mark. Step 1 lay the rope lights against the concrete where you want to install them. The cord on the power connector then attaches to the circuit wire with twist connectors. This is the only place that led or incandescent rope light should be cut.

The mark that indicates a safe spot for cutting rope light will typically look like a small pair of scissors or a dashed line. There can be a standard outlet in the back of the controller into which you simply plug in your rope light power cord. They hold rope lights or extension cords up to 3 8 in. Attach a power connector to one end of the rope lighting photo 9.

You can connect multiple pieces of rope light with straight and 90 degree connectors but it s quite flexible and we were able to bend it around 90 degree corners without the 90 degree. Rope lighting combines the advantages of easy installation small footprint ambience and flexibility to make it one of the more popular lighting options of the early 21st century. As with nearly any project the key to a successful installation is proper preparation. Cut the rope lights only on the areas of the light where there are cutting line marks.

Just attach them to parts of your home made from materials like stucco and wood. Then add a power cord to one end and an end cap to the other. Or there may be an integral rope light power cord and power connector attached to the controller to which you will attach to rope light similar to how. This method is similar to installing them on trees.

After your rope light is connected to a power cord and the end cap is in place go ahead and plug your power cord in to check that it s working. String your lights around a door under the deck railing up the siding around a window or along the gutter all without nails or screws. The main difference is that you may need to use wall anchors made especially for that material to secure the hooks in place. Command outdoor rope light clips give you the freedom to hang your rope lights in new places outdoors.

There s another way to hang string lights in a yard without trees. Watch the videos below and visit our rope light guide for detailed instructions on how to cut rope light.