Rope Lights Overview

There are two types of rope lights, Incandescent Rope Lights & LED Rope Lights. An overview is provided on this page, with links to more information and to order.

Incandescent Rope Lights produce heat as a byproduct. The PVC jacket tends to hold that heat in, which actually acts to shorten the life span of the bulbs. Therefore, the longevity of this product is shortened by normal use. If it is covered, or placed in a groove, the heat build-up can be even greater, and the longevity can be shortened even more. The ambient temperature can also be an issue. Incandescent bulbs are susceptible to voltage fluctuations, and will perform best when your voltage is well regulated. The recommended air temperature for incandescent rope light is -4 degrees to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. More information or To Order: Incandescent Rope Lights.

LED Rope Lights are a more modern alternative. LED Rope Lights are very efficient and produce very little heat. Another advantage to LED Rope Lights - LED's have no filament to break. LED's generally last 30,000 to 50,000 or more hours. LED Rope Lighting is the longest lasting rope lighting available. LED's, being the better product, are more expensive. Beware: cool white LED's (the color temperature is called cool white), may have a blue cast when illuminated. The LED rope light we currently carry is made with cool white LED's. (Warm white LED Rope Lights are anticipated in March or April 2007). This is sometimes considered harsh white, as with fluorescent lighting. The recommended air temperature for LED rope light is -4 degrees to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. More information or To Order: LED Rope Lights.

Depending on your application, most people prefer WARM white LED's. We have LED light fixtures that use warm white LED's, and will be carrying more in the future - refer to LED Lights.

ROPE Light and LED Rope Light Pictorial Overview

Our Rope Lights and LED Rope Lights are sold "a la cart".  Order the appropriate footage of rope light, then order the accessories that you need to compete your installation.  Note that the rope lights are encased in PVC tubes, with NO pigtails.  Connection is made by inserting pins into the end of the rope light  -  The Power Cords that we offer contain the appropriate pins.  A pictorial overview follows.

Normally required items (purchased separately, based on quantity you need for your application):

More information / to order:      Incandescent Rope Lights      LED Rope Lights