{"id":807,"date":"2022-08-25T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/?p=807"},"modified":"2022-09-01T13:16:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T13:16:30","slug":"can-you-cut-led-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ledask.com\/can-you-cut-led-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Cut LED Lights? Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Can You Cut LED Lights? One of the main benefits of using LED light strips<\/a> is that they are highly functional. If you are working with an even surface, you can place them almost anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when cutting LED lights, things become a little more tricky! You need to ensure that you have the right LED lights to cut and follow a series of essential steps to ensure you do not ruin your LED lights forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will discuss when you can and can’t cut LED lights, how to do so, and how to tackle any issues that might occur along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n

Can I cut LED light strips<\/a>?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Ultimately, the answer depends on the particular product you have chosen. A simple rule to follow is that if the light strip contains a cut line, you can cut it; if it doesn’t, you can’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LED Light Strips You Can’t Cut<\/h2>\n\n\n

There are two types of light strips you shouldn’t cut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you should not cut any light strips that use an individual IC chip for control. To identify these LED strips, look at the copper sections. If they contain a small image of scissors, you can cut them. If the scissor icon is not there, you should not miss them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another type you shouldn’t cut is RGBIC ones. Unlike regular strip lights, RGBIC lights will malfunction if cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Cut Led Strip Lights<\/h2>\n\n

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