LED sukkah lights in the US

[CountValentine]

But sounds to complicated to waterproof

They are waterproof. IP67 rated.
https://sourcetech411.com/understanding-the-ip67-rating-for-waterproof-cables-and-connectors/#:~:text=Understanding%20The%20IP67%20Rating%20For%20Waterproof%20Cables%20And,of%20water%20...%20%206%20more%20rows%20

[yesitsme]

They are waterproof. IP67 rated.
https://sourcetech411.com/understanding-the-ip67-rating-for-waterproof-cables-and-connectors/#:~:text=Understanding%20The%20IP67%20Rating%20For%20Waterproof%20Cables%20And,of%20water%20...%20%206%20more%20rows%20

Between connections

[aygart]

They are waterproof. IP67 rated.
https://sourcetech411.com/understanding-the-ip67-rating-for-waterproof-cables-and-connectors/#:~:text=Understanding%20The%20IP67%20Rating%20For%20Waterproof%20Cables%20And,of%20water%20...%20%206%20more%20rows%20

Yeah but you need to make waterproof connections too

[CountValentine]

Between connections

Yeah but you need to make waterproof connections too

Piece of cake - Marine Shrink Tubing!!!

[AsherO]

Have the links of you are not working anymore, can anyone recommend any good LED light for sukkah?

I’ve had these for a few years now (and the link still works) :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WVOV3W2/

ETA: “Used - Like New” is approx 50% off and gets delivered before YK

[shmoe joe]

I’ve had these for a few years now (and the link still works) :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WVOV3W2/

ETA: “Used - Like New” is approx 50% off and gets delivered before YK

bought such but had to return it because was too dim

[Shmulie]

Bought these last year and I'm pretty happy with them

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G2Q4VZN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[skyguy918]

Piece of cake - Marine Shrink Tubing!!!

Yup. My setup is out there all year round for over a year now with no issues.

[aygart]

Yup. My setup is out there all year round for over a year now with no issues.

Which accessories did you buy?

[skyguy918]

Which accessories did you buy?

You should be able to look those up. If I find a list of links later I'll post.

Also, this pack for connecting the wires, anything similar should be fine.

50 PCS Solder Seal Wire Connectors Kit - MuHize Heat Shrink Solder Butt Connectors Automotive Marine Insulated Waterproof Electrical Solder Terminals Kit, Butt Splices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W3WHYX6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_XN08ZN2PY0S2HKHMYVRP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[skyguy918]

I bought some of the mounting clips (so that I'm not only relying on the adhesive backing to stay up) and the heat shrink butt connectors from Amazon because it was cheaper. I needed extra wire to get from the ends of the outer 2 strips to the driver. I bought end caps, silicone sealant and some other connector related items because I was splicing 2 strips into 3.

If you're not planning on wiring the driver directly, you probably need something to wire a plug onto the end.

Bottom line, beyond the light strips and the driver, almost everything else is pretty situational, and therefore optional.

I should add that I ended up having the contracter that built the deck/sukkah structure install the lighting, but we're talking handyman, not electrician.

[AsherO]

bought such but had to return it because was too dim

That exact item? Mine is super bright compared to incandescent or florescent Sukkah lights.

[CountValentine]

How did the solder seal butt connectors work for you guys? I heard nothing but bad things about them.

[skyguy918]

How did the solder seal butt connectors work for you guys? I heard nothing but bad things about them.

So far so good. It's probably better than just intertwining plus marine heat shrink, but worse than actually soldering plus heat shrink.

What are the alleged issues with them?

[CountValentine]

So far so good. It's probably better than just intertwining plus marine heat shrink, but worse than actually soldering plus heat shrink.

What are the alleged issues with them?

Not a good solder connection and/or tubing melts.
FYI: I would never twist leads together then heat shrink. Always solder first.
I am probably bias as being in this field for 40+ years I can do it the right way in my sleep. 

[skyguy918]

Not a good solder connection and/or tubing melts.
FYI: I would never twist leads together then heat shrink. Always solder first.
I am probably bias as being in this field for 40+ years I can do it the right way in my sleep. 

There's def a convenience factor, but for someone comfortable doing it 'properly' is probably worth the extra effort to do it right. I bought those bc I initially thought I was doing it myself and I didn't have tools/materials to solder.

[aygart]

There's def a convenience factor, but for someone comfortable doing it 'properly' is probably worth the extra effort to do it right. I bought those bc I initially thought I was doing it myself and I didn't have tools/materials to solder.

How did you splice the strips without solder?

[aygart]

Piece of cake - Marine Shrink Tubing!!!

Can you split from 1 into 5 wires inside the tubing? Will it seal that well enough?

[CountValentine]

Can you split from 1 into 5 wires inside the tubing? Will it seal that well enough?

You should do each connection separate.

[CountValentine]

How did you splice the strips without solder?

Some will just twist them together.