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TLDR Review: Waterproof Warm White LED Strip 16.4 Feet

Item: Waterproof Warm White LED Strip 16.4 Feet
Author: ShopSavvy

By ShopSavvy Team

Published: September 4th, 2024

Pros

•Wrapped in a hollow rectangular silicone rubber tube for water resistance.
•Survives heavy rain without issues.
•Easy to cut, connect, and install, perfect for those DIY vibes.
•Very bright LEDs encased in a clear plastic sleeve.
•Waterproof design effective against steam from cooking, even if you're a kitchen tornado.
•Customizable installation enhances kitchen lighting effectively.
•Ideal for additional lighting for cooking and backsplash illumination, making your kitchen Pinteresorthy.
•Dimming capability is very good with the correct dimmer switch, so you can set the right mood.
•Smooth dimming from very faint to very bright light with no flickering.
•Does not attract insects, making it suitable for outdoor or wooded areas.

Cons

•Provided screws are too small for the mounting strap holes, really who thought that was a good idea?
•Requires drilling multiple pilot holes for proper installation, because of course it does.
•Original sticky backing didn't adhere, but easily fixed with 3M automotive adhesive foam tape—extra cost, anyone?
•Uneven quality control with some strips appearing wavy in the silicone sheathing—did someone say craft project gone wrong?
•Waterproof only if not cut; cutting compromises the waterproof capability—so much for flexibility, huh?
•Adhesive tape provided is ineffective; better alternatives are needed—facepalm.
•Difficulty using connectors with higensity lights; had to cut an LED to make space—snip snip, there goes your patience.
•Ends of the silicon covering may come off, allowing moisture to enter, defeating the whole waterproof claim.
•Color rendering is too orange and not the true 3000K it claims, seriously, who needs that kind of deceit?
•Poor CRI quality, resulting in unsatisfactory color presentation; it's like they don't understand the importance of true colors.

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a DIY-friendly, brightly-lit sanctuary that claims to be waterproof—you might find it here, if you don’t mind fixing a few 'minor details' like the crummy adhesive backing and inconsistent quality control. Before you plunge into this LED adventure, maybe consider other high-quality LED strips if waterproof integrity and true color rendering are on the top of your list.

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