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Cutting and Customizing LED Strips

Cutting, shortening, or customizing LED Strips is very simple. You don't need an electrician or any other professional for this. An LED Strip can be cut with scissors at the designated mark. When you cut the LED Strip at this point, the light strip is shortened. The advantage of this is: the LED Strip will continue to work, and you can reuse the leftover piece (with a new adapter). You can do this by using a new plug or connector. It is best to remember that cutting an LED Strip is not without risks or consequences. Therefore, consider the following points:

Determine and check what type of LED Strip you have purchased. It is very important to first carefully check which type of LED Strip you have bought. This way, you will know if it can be cut and at what interval this is possible.
220-Volt LED Strips can often be cut every 100 centimeters. 12-Volt LED Strips can be cut in more places, often every 10 centimeters.
Consider whether cutting the LED Strip is essential; it is, of course, always better not to. Most LED Strips have a cutting line where you can safely cut the light strip.


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Steps for cutting LED Strips

Below is a brief explanation of how to cut an LED Strip.

Look for the cutting marks on the LED Strip. These are usually lines or dots on the strip, indicating where the LED Strip can be cut. It is very important that the strip is only cut at the indicated marks, otherwise some LEDs will no longer work.The cutting lines vary per LED Strip; this can be every 10 centimeters, but it can also be every 100 centimeters.
Determine the required length of the LED Strip and measure it accurately.
Cut the LED Strip on the indicated markings with scissors or a knife. Be careful not to damage the silicone or the LED Strip itself.

Cutting waterproof LED Strips

If you have awaterproof LED Strip , cutting it can compromise its waterproofness. You can resolve this by applying a new layer of silicone or sealing the end with caulk. This is useful if you plan to install the LED Strip outdoors or in another damp environment.