Led Strip Lights 32.8ft Warm White Dimmable Led Light Strip Flexible Rope Lights Kits with 12v Etl Power Supply, Adhesive Clips, Dimmer Switch and Connectors for Indoor Decor

I was looking for a hidden lighting solution for my newly renovated pantry, and didn't want a battery-powered solution. Everything I'd researched indicated that at best the batteries would last 2-5 weeks, and I wasn't interested in yet another charging scenario. While my pantry doesn't have an internal electrical outlet, it is positioned next to the refrigerator, which obviously does, and separated by an internal, uninsulated 8" drywall. A small hole through the wall, and the purchase of an additional 10ft 12VDC extension cable (also via AMZN), and I was in business.The pantry is not particularly large - it's a step-in that is 2 doors wide, with 6 custom-made solid oak shelves that are adjustable in height. With 6 shelves that are 16.25" deep, you really want to have a lighting solution that shines into the shelves at all levels, so an LED strip light sounded like the best solution to me, which meant that I wanted a light that would be positioned at the door, facing backwards into the pantry. What initially attracted me to this one was (a) the length of the two strips (16.4 feet or 5 meters each), (b) the packaging that included the ability to cut and join the strips with supplied connectors, making it easy to put strips around 90 degree corners such as those found on the perimeter of a door frame (and shown in the picture), (c) the fact that the larger one comes with 2 strips, and the controller has an adapter to supply power to both strips - this was crucial because my installation required that the power control button be mounted about 4 feet above the floor, and rather than buy a 2nd power extension cable to run power to a connector on the floor (because the included cable wasn't long enough) I opted to cut a length from the 2nd strip and simply use that, and finally (d) the price - it's really hard to beat $22 for this setup.The light temperature of 6500k is perfect for the pantry - yeah, it can be dimmed, but I wasn't super interested in that. The amount of light shed is also just right - I opted for the "white" as opposed to "warm white" or "yellow" color.Installation of the strip is super simple - to get around the 90 degree corners, you're going to want to cut it, and then join it with the wired connectors (of which 2 are supplied). Since the strip comes with double-sided tape attached to it, you need to carefully peel off the double-sided tape from about 3mm at the end of the strip, insert it into the (opened) connector, underneath the two lip guides, and underneath the two contact points. It doesn't matter if you use black as positive and red as negative or vice-versa, all that is required is that it is an inline connection with no wire cross-over. Once the strip is snug under the connector contact points, you can close the connector clip. See one of the pictures for the connected strip. Since the cabling itself can't be seen unless you really stick your head into the pantry I did not opt to cut it to length and secure it carefully - I may do that in future, but since nobody can actually see it ...Do your measurement, cutting and joining *before* you attach the strips to their final location. The adhesive sticks firmly, and doesn't want to come off once you've secured it in place. Make sure you cut *only* at the indicated contact points (little copper connectors), and cut *exactly* where the scissor marks indicate. I would recommend installing the switch to its correct place before you connect and install the strips, because it may be your biggest limiting factor. At a minimum, mock it all out first.In summary, this is a super cheap, 12VDC powered LED light strip for those who *don't* want the hassle of a battery. The dimmable, 6000-6500K light strip that is perfect for making a neat and hidden lighting solution in many different scenarios, and was perfect for my requirements. The only thing that we don't yet know is longevity. Typically LEDs last for 10s of thousands of hours, and I have no reason to believe that this will not do the same. Five stars all around.

The set of lights came in a roll and was a little tricky to peel off the back and stick it under the counter.I was able to bend it around corners and it stays in place once you stick it on. The lights are quite good actually but very bright if you look straight at them. The dimmer works well and we keep it on the lowest setting. Great value for the price.

These have been great. We have four small pantries and a couple closets we installed these in and they have been great. A word of warning though. They have a push button deal that allows you to turn on the lights and even dim them. It’s not convenient at all. I installed Lutron caseta wireless dimmers so I could have a on/off switch on the wall where I wanted it. You are not able to dim this product as a result. They should have a bypass on their dimmer so people can connect their own dimmer like me. On off works just fine but the dimming doesn’t work. Most of my pantry lights are fine this way but the closet light is not. When I’m up early for work I want a dim light so I don’t wake up my wife. These have been reliable for a few years and that is super important too!

I used them for lighting a closet I use as my “garage”. They were easy to put up & provide adequate lighting at full brightness with no dimmer needed.Where I ran into issues was my requirement to have 2 strips - 1 under a shelf at eye level & one at ceiling height. The kit comes with a connector with a short wire (for connecting 2 strips @ a 90 degree angle?). I had to cut it & splice in a wire long enough for my needs (easy enough). The other issue that frustrated me (initially, until I figured out a solution) was the connectors themselves. When connected as would seem intuitive (lighted side of strip w/copper contacts toward metal tabs in connector), my second strip would not light. With a volt meter & continuity checker I isolated the problem to the connector itself.The best connection was to trim the corners of the lighting strip a bit to make the end narrower, then slide the end of the strip UNDER the metal tabs of the connector, with the copper contacts facing up touching the metal tabs, before closing the connector. That created a solid, reliable connection.Knowing what I know now, I would not hesitate to recommend these lights (along with the above suggestion). Easy to put up, stick very well, excellent lighting & 16’ is more than enough for just about any project. It would be nice to be able to buy extra connectors and a second power source to use the extra, unused striping on another project.

Came with a alcohol swab that covered the required 16 feet. Sticky tape has held fine so far. They are as bright as advertised. If I have another need,then I will buy again.