How to Cut Rope Light

By Eric Allen | Updated Mar 27, 2023
How to Custom Cut Rope Lights for Landscape Lighting
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Cut & Connect Rope Light

Install End Caps

How to Cut Rope Light

How to Connect Sections of Rope Light

When installing rope light for custom projects, you may need to use connectors to join two pieces of rope light together. Remember that the two pieces of rope light being connected must be the same in voltage and wire count. As a general guide when using any connector, you will want to line up the holes in the rope light with the prongs of a connector. Then, firmly press the pieces together.

Conveniently, each rope light spool from Christmas Lights, Etc comes with four of the most useful accessories: power connectors, splice connectors,end caps, and mounting clips. These will allow for the rope light spool to be spliced or cut up to three times. Additional extra accessories are available if needed.

Two runs being connected

Connector is less noticeable.

Creates an unlit section

Creates three connections

One run forking off into two runs

Four runs meet in one intersection

How to Hang or Mount Rope Light

Crocodile Clips can be screwed into many surfaces and have small rigid teeth for an extra firm grip. Crocodile clips can also be connected side by side to create parallel rope light runs.

Mounting Clips can be screwed into a variety of surfaces and are designed to direct the rope light in tight spaces, curvy areas, and corners.

Rope Light Tracks or Channels are like a framework, guiding the direction of the rope light inch by inch. Channel is commonly used for straight paths and results in a highly professional look. It can be screwed into the hanging surface or applied with an adhesive.

Zip or Cable Ties can be used to secure rope lighting onto metal railings or any surface a zip tie will wrap around. Once the zip tie is pulled tight enough to hold the wire but not too tight that it will damage it, cut the excess end of the tie for a clean finish

Use zip ties to hold rope light in place
Zip Ties

U Stakes can be used to stake rope light into the ground or along pathways. Use a rubber mallet to hammer the stakes over the rope light, while being careful not to hit the rope light.

Use landscape U stakes to hold rope lights in place.
Stakes
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