5050 4Pin RGB LED Strip Connector Kit - include 16.4FT RGB Extension Cable, 2x T & L Shape Connectors, 4x Strip Jumper, 2x Gapless Connector, 20x LED Strip Clip, 20x Male Connector, 2x Quick Connector

These pigtail connectors work great for LED strip cabinet Installations. I have installed vertical runs of LED strip on each side of each cabinet, on the rear side of the cabinet trim. I use these pigtails to connect the vertical LED strip and then feed the pigtail end up thru a drilled hole to the top of the cabinet. I connect each pigtail to a terminal strip, I found on Amazon, that I have mounted on the top of the cabinet (out of sight) and then connect the terminal strips together using four wire cable that I also found on Amazon. I then use a different pigtail connector that will connect to the final terminal strip and to the LED Strip Controller. I have used this technique in four different cabinet systems and have used about 15 of the pigtail connectors and all have worked flawlessly. A couple of hints when using these connectors: 1. Make sure the edge of you LED strip is cut straight with complete copper lands. 2. Open the connector cover completely so that the connector terminals are visible. 3. When inserting the LED strip into the connector, make sure the strip is inserted into the slot at the bottom of the connector. 4. As you push the strip into the connector, make sure that the copper lands of the strip are directly under the four contacts of the connector. 5. With LED strip in place in the connector, close the connector cover and press down until a "click" is heard. Note: You may need to use a set of pliers to properly seat the connector cover. When connecting the wire end of the LED Strip connector, Make sure colors are matched up and then connected properly to the LED Controller: Black to 12V+, Red to R, Green to G and Blue to B.

These are the third type of connectors I've used in my lighting projects and by far the best clips so far. They easily match up with and clamp over the rgb light strips that I purchased.

Bought these to replace different connectors I bought for a costume I was making. While they worked better, they still weren't fit for strips that would be moving around. The strips would slide out of the clips really easy. Other than that they are great for strips that are going to just sit still.

I bought this for some lights I wanted to put up. The regular connectors were great, but the “easy to connect” wire to light strip connection is hard to use. I did it exactly how the picture shows. I didn’t strip the wire because it didn’t show it, and when I did, I couldn’t line them up. The clip was very hard to close and I had to press so hard that I broke it. I ended up having to solder the wire to the lights, which I suck at, and ended up burning out a whole light strip. The other connectors were great though.

This connector was absolutely perfect for what i needed! The little clip on the end is a nasty booger to open and close, but man does it hold tight!

After many attempts, of using these solderless connectors, I finally gave up. No matter how I worked it, there was always a loose connection (either red or green, which are toward the center). I could squeeze the connector to make it work, but it would fail as soon as I let go. After about an hour of trying several work-arounds, I finally gave up and got out the soldering iron. The only item I used from the kit was the wire, which I used to make “L” adaptors. These look like a very clever idea, however they don’t connect well.

very good to work rgb strips

Does just what I needed. Getting a flexible strip in can be a bit tricky, but just be patient.