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Could I plug one strip of 15 meter tape lighting into the main lights?

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Yes, but you need to reduce the voltage to 12 volts with a transformer.

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If the adhesive fails, whats the best way to secure it?

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You could place double-backed tape on the adhesive side of the LED. There are also velcro straps and LED clips available.

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Do you need to add a fuse?

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No, LED strips don't generally need a fuse. If you're hardwiring one into your home, it may be connected to your home's fuse box or circuit breaker, though.

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How do I make my Supernight LED light strip controller discoverable to my home Wi-Fi?

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Download the related app if it is available. On your phone, hit the add (+) button, then select the "connect light to Wi-Fi" option.

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Can staple-type nails be used in some areas to hold the tape in place under cabinets?

Brett Gilbert

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Yes, it is possible to use U-shaped nails or even staples to secure LED strips. However, the fasteners can easily pierce the LEDs and ruin the circuitry if you're not careful with them. In addition, they may also cause damage to your cabinets.

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Is it possible to run strip lighting off batteries?

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It is possible if you have a power supply adapter that uses batteries. The batteries you need depends on the adapter. Many of them use AA or AAA, but some use other types of batteries. In addition, lights can be powered by a car battery if they are added to your vehicle.

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What is the best way to dilute and diffuse the brightness and make the LED strip look smoother?

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You could use an aluminum channel. You stick the LED lights in there and just hang them up where you want to put the lights. It makes the light look a lot smoother and diluted.

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How do you hang them up?

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You don’t ‘hang them up’. All led light strips come with adhesive backing, which is used to attach them to your desired surface.

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Can you cut the lights and put them in different rooms? If so, how do you cut them?

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Yes, LED strips can be cut to a shorter length to fit your specific needs. Most LED strips have designated cut points where you can safely cut them without damaging the lights. These cut points are usually marked with scissors or a symbol on the strip itself.

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