Can You Repair Led Rope Lights

1 joiner for two wire static rope light.

Can you repair led rope lights.

You can bend the rope light to an angle that s a little wider than its diameter but make sure to tie the rope light in that position and don t allow it to straighten out. Rope light is a series of either incandescent or led bulbs encased in pvc constructed with floating electrical connections that allow them to be curved and twisted in a manner similar to neon lights. Because the connections are floating they can t form sharp angles but are great for curving around trees columns and some yard sculpture. It is easier to insert the joiners if the rope light ends are heated slightly first if you are careful you can use a heat gun for this then carefully push the joiner in 1 end then repeat with the other end.

Electricity can kill you if you don t know what you are doing. So if you are not qualified to repair devices that require electricity then don t attempt the following repair. You should check the rest of the wire for signs of damage or breakage. Most led lights will survive the fall and still work.

If the wires are broken fractured or snapped in any way then you should discard the rope lights as irreparable and buy a new set. Repeatedly bending rope light back and forth can damage the internal wiring and components so do your best to only bend the light in one direction. If you do follow these instructions then you take full responsibility for getting electrocuted which as mentioned previously can kill you or for any other risks associated with the activity outlined in this set of. If the wires are intact then you can consider reconnecting the wires together.

Let it cool for several minutes afterward. Examine the insulating material from the broken edge of the rope lights. Check the wire beneath it as well. Secure the edges of the wire together using a soldering iron to reconnect it.

Winding your rope lights around poles and trees with small diameters can also cause the wiring to break and short out sections.