Ropelight 230V Tubelight 45m, A range of 230V rope light supplied on 45m reels. The rope light should be attached to a power connector lead at one end and a terminator or coupler at the other end.
Features
- A weather resistant (IP44 rating) rope light system for indoor and outdoor use
- Consisting of a flexible 13mm diameter plastic rope containing bulbs at 27.7mm intervals
- The rope can be cut ONLY at the cutting points which are marked on the side of the rope light
- A range of accessories are available
Specification
- Power supply: 230Vac, 50Hz
- Rating: 16.4W/m
- Length: 45m
- No. of bulbs: 36/m
- Lamp life (hours): 25000
- Temperature range: -20 - 80°C
- Dimensions: 13mmŲ
A weather resistant (IP44 Rated) Ropelight system for indoor and outdoor use consisting of a flexible 13mm diameter plastic rope containing bulbs at 27.7mm intervals. The rope can be cut at 1m intervals ONLY at the cutting points which are marked on the side of the rope light. A Range of Accessories are available.
Tube Light.
Tubelight is available on 45m Reels and ready to use kits in 9m or 15m lengths. The 9m version kits will typically surround 3 sides of a double door way or completely surround an average size front window. The 15m versions are ideal for decorating a shop front or bar area. The 45m Reels and 15m kits can be cut at 1m intervals (Marked on the tube) and joining with other colors to create your own designs
Installation
General
- Ensure the Tubelight is disconnected from the mains supply before commencing any work upon it.
- Don't connect the Tubelight to the mains whilst it is still wound on the reel as the generated heat may cause a fire hazard.
- Cut only at the marked places otherwise the tube will be damaged and it will be impossible to connect it to the power source.
- Only use a sharp cutter and make a clean and right-angled cut.
- Only authentic Tubelight cables and connectors should be used.
- Always use an 'End Cap' at the end of the length of Tubelight.
- All power leads and connectors must be glued and sheathed.
Cutting
- Tubelight should only be cut at the special marked points. these are marked by a symbol at 1m intervals along its length. Cutting Tubelight at any other point will damage that section and it will be impossible to connect it to the power source.
- Always use a sharp cutter and make a clean and right-angled cut.
Bending and shaping
It is important that, especially at low temperatures, that the Tubelight is first heated before bending. This is simply achieved by connecting the Tubelight to the mains for a few minutes. This is Extremely important if you want to bend it to fit small angled corners.
Connecting - Mains Lead
Push the sharp pins of the connector into the end of the Tubelight. (Ensure that the pins are in the centre of the two holes containing wires).Align the two round pins with the holes in the socket.Apply the Tubelight glue approximately 2cm along the length of the Tubelight.Push the Tubelight into the PVC sleeve ensuring that the pins are firmly connected.Let the glue dry for 15 minutes before use.Connecting Coupler
Push the sharp pins of the connector into the end of the Tubelight. (Ensure that the pins are in the centre of the two holes containing wires).Apply the Tubelight glue approximately 2cm along the length of the Tubelight and slide halfway into the Plastic sleeve to form a 'Socket' for the second length.Let the glue dry for 3 minutes.Align the holes in the second length of Tubelight with the two sharp pins in the 'Socket'.Apply the Tubelight glue approximately 2cm along the length of the Tubelight.Push this length of Tubelight onto the remaining Sharp pins completing the connection.Let the glue dry 15 minutes before use.
NOTE: It is important that you don't connect the Tubelight to the mains whilst it is still wound on the reel as the generated heat may cause a fire hazard.
