Installation Accessories for your LED Projects

2 and 4 wire cable, wire nuts, quick splice connectors, Silicon Sealant, Shrink Tube, Small Tools  

 
 
installation accessories for led jobs

Installation Accessories for your LED Projects

Over the years, we've found some invaluable accessories that simplify your LED lighting installations. You'll also find links here to wiring diagrams, waterproofing techniques, and other tips for a smooth installation.

Of course you can always contact us for help..

wire for led installations Wire

16 gauge wire is good for most installations. We carry 16-2 for standard LED installations and 16-4 for RGB color changing LED installations. The wire is color coded so hooking up to your color controller is a breeze. Other wire sizes shown below are on sale, limited to quantity on hand. All wire is sold by the foot, in 20 foot increments.

16-2 Gauge Shielded Cable - Red -Black stranded copper wires. 20 feet minimum. $0.68/foot
16-4 Gauge Shielded Cable - 4 wire color coded stranded, shielded PVC Wire and Cable for RGB color changing products. 20 feet minimum, $1.19/foot
18-2 Gauge Shielded Cable - Red -Black stranded copper wires. Regular price $0.55/foot; On sale $0.30/foot - About 300 feet left.
20-2 Gauge Shielded Cable - Red -Black stranded copper wires. Regular price $0.55/foot. On Sale $.30/foot - About 180 feet left

Quick Splice Connectors and Wire Nuts

 quick splice connectors
 Quick Splice Connectors - Blue for 16-14 gauge - $3.95 bag of 25
 quick splice connectors
Quick Splice Connectors - Red for 22-18 gauge - $3.95 bag of 25
wire nuts 
Blue Wire Nuts - for 22-16 gauge - $2.95 bag of 25

Waterproofing Aids

See our tech note on instructions for waterproofing flexible LED strip. Also see instructions for using sealed connectors.
sealed connectors
These connectors replace either the standard wire connector or quick splice when matting two wires with one. The extra-active, free-flowing adhesive lining encapsulates multiple wires, helping eliminate wire pull-out and making the connection weatherproof. A clearly marked dashed line helps to quickly identify wire gauge range and crimp die set. . Package of 10. Choose either 22-14 gauge ($6.25) or 18-10 gauge ($7.75)
heat shrink tube
Heat-shrinkable polyolefin tubing is flexible and flame retardant. A thick wall modified polyimide adhesive which melts and flows, encapsulating and sealing components contained within. MIL-25053/4. Class 3 shrink temperature is 110° C. Operating temperature range is -55° C to 110° C. Allows for easy viewing of connected area. 1/2" diameter, sold by the foot. $2.25 per foot.
silicone sealant

Clear Silicon Rubber #10-150 Cures tack-free in 10 minutes, full cure in 24 hours. Ideal for sealing, bonding and insulation applications, including general electrical insulation, potting exposed electronic components. 3 oz tube $12.95

Electronic Grade Silicon Sealant Adhesive #19-155 - An excellent adhesive for electrical and electronic applications where corrosion to metals is a problem. Good dielectric properties, high surface resistivity and resists electrical tracking. Mil-Spec A-46146A-Type 1; FDA regulation #177.2600. 3 oz tube $12.95

Tools and Miscellaneous

klein wire stripper  
Klein Wire Strippers - narrow nose with red handle $19.95 each
shrink tubes 
Shrink Tube - Bag of 100 pieces - Very small gauge. Suitable for products such as LED sign modules.
Let us know if you have questions. You'll find all of our current wiring diagrams and tech tips bulletins in our LED technical section here.