Review on 🔆 LEDwholesalers 16.4 Feet Flexible LED Light Strip with 300xSMD3528, Adhesive Back, 12V, Warm White 3100K - 2026WW-31K by Tommy Clement

***Note: I'm new to soldering so this rating applies to both lights and my experience with them!***I was researching Under Cabinet Lighting (UC) when I came across LED strip. I was looking for a CHEAP replacement for my halogens and was willing to put in some effort if it would save me money. These light strips seemed ideal because they could be cut and soldered (soldered) back together to create standoffs that I had to place due to cabinet connections and a 30" microwave gap. I've never soldered in my life, but I liked do-it-yourself projects. So I decided to read reviews, research soldering, and watch YouTube videos...bought a soldering kit ($17), some copper wire ($6), heat shrink tubing ($8), and a "helping hand" for soldering ($7). ) in addition to those lights ($12) and an adapter ($9) With the Prime, the total cost was just over $60. I stripped some wires and practiced before I got to the actual work. LESSONS FROM EXPERIENCE: Measuring and pre-cutting strips and wires was essential so you could solder everything on a flat surface, not in mid-air as you go. I've tried air tactics and it still hurts. The best method (for me) was to put a dot of solder on the strips and some on the bare ends of the copper wires, then tape each piece to a circuit board (my "desktop") so they overlap and line up don't move while I soldered them together. Just peel off the tape. a little before soldering to avoid melting it - also helps hold it in place while soldering. Make sure that both strips to be connected run correctly! I soldered everything together and only realized late (when the strip in the middle didn't light up) that one of my strips was "back to front" or upside down. (This is tantamount to making sure you don't reverse polarity.) Beginner's tip: Always have a scissor pattern on strips that point in the same direction as the solder. - It is recommended to put pieces of heat shrink tubing on top of the wire BEFORE soldering each end to the strips so slightly smaller pieces can be used. And a powerful hair dryer does a great job of shrinking. Invest in a soldering rack. I was very careful but still managed to burn myself. As for the lights, I can only echo what other rave reviews have said: they are powerful little beauties that produce NO heat. However, their stickiness leaves much to be desired - as a next step we will consider the possibility of reinforcement (at the moment masking tape is glued to the heat pipes). But overall I couldn't be happier with the results. They are perfect for installing in dark places like closets and interior closets - this will be my next project! Incidentally, I bought both the 4000K and 3100K because I wanted to avoid the yellow cast. The 4000K was slightly brighter but too white while the 3100K was perfect. For those who really want a warmer glow, 2700K is probably fine.