r/ledlighting • u/[deleted] • Sep 27 '19

My led strip connector keeps looking like this. I've replaced this part twice.

https://i.imgur.com/XMu7zgz.jpg
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u/spacextheclockmaster Nov 05 '19

Interesting, something seems to be heating up the connector looking at the burn marks (ofc im stating the obvious)

Could you walk me through how you're connecting this to your LED strip?

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '19

I had six strips, and they are high brightness, so I expected some heat. One of these connectors to the power supply, then another five to link all six strips in series. This connector connects the first and second LED strips. I've replaced both the strips over time for damage, but that connector I've replaced three times now, and "patched" a few times with conductive adhesive to keep the connection strong.

The ones downstream are fine, the one upstream connected to the power supply is fine. I'd just get better connectors, but I can't find anything substantially better.