Cut-End to Cut-End Connector NL Essentials only allows for a single continuous lightstrip run. Litcessory products allow for several! This cut-end to cut-end connector, specifically designed for the NL Essentials Lightstrip system, enables you to connect one cut lightstrip directly to another cut lightstrip. No more wasting costly lightstrip pieces! This product is great for Reusing the end of a cut lightstrip MADE FOR INDOOR DRY LOCATIONS ONLY Frequently Asked Questions: Will Litcessory products make my light strip dimmer? No, Litcessory products do not affect the brightness of the lights, as long as the total length of the light strip (light strips plus any length of the Litcessory product) stays within 10 meters, your lights will be just as bright! ! What is reverse polarity and how do I fix it? Reverse polarity occurs when you connect the wrong end of a 6-pin connector. The flow of electricity is reversed and the light strip does not turn on. This is a common occurrence when setting up your project and is easily fixed. I used a cut end connector and now the colors on my light strip do not match. How can i fix this? If your lights do not have the correct colors after connecting a cut end connector, this means that the cut end connector is not making a solid connection to the connection points on the light strips. Try the following: Unplug the power supplyMake sure the back of the connection points (opposite side from the LEDs) are in contact with the metal prongs of the cut end connector and that it is fully inserted.Close the cap on the cut end connector and tighten with a pair of pliers. Use a lot of pressure. You should hear a slight "click".To ensure that your cut end connector stays snug, you can wrap the cut end connector tightly with electrical tape. If you're still having trouble after trying the steps above, please contact our amazing support team. We are always happy to help! Can you insert 6-pin connectors into the cut end connector? No, you cannot insert a 6-pin connector into the cut end connector. If you need to connect a strip light with a cut end to a 6-pin connector, you'll need our cut end to 6-pin cable. Remember: cut light strips connect to cut end connectors only and the 6-pin ends can only connect to 6-pin connectors. Cut light strips cannot be connected to a 6-pin connector. Can I plug an extension cord into a Cut End to Cut End Connector? No, to connect an extension cable to a cut end strip, you will need to use our 6-Pin Connector to Cut End Connector. Remember our rule of thumb: Cut Light Strip connect only to Cut End connectors. 6-pin connectors only connect to other 6-pin connectors. Cut End connectors cannot be connected to 6-pin connectors. How to install the Cut-End Connector Step 1 Close the connector lid.Use a pair of pliers to apply a good amount of pressure to the lid and ensure it snaps closed.To ensure your cut-end connector stays tight, you can wrap the cut-end connector tightly with electrical tape. How to install the Cut-End Connector Step 2 Cut down the center of the solder points with a pair of sharp scissors. How to install the Cut-End Connector Step 3 Insert the cut lightstrip into the cut-end connector.Ensure that the lightstrip is fully inserted and that the solder points are beneath the metal prongs. How to install the Cut-End Connector Step 4 Close the connector lid.Use a pair of pliers to apply a good amount of pressure to the lid and ensure it snaps closed.To ensure your cut-end connector stays tight, you can wrap the cut-end connector tightly with electrical tape. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connection Type Cut-End to Cut-End Connector Cut-End to Cut-End Extension Connector (50mm) 6-Pin to Cut-End Connector 6-Pin to Cut-End Extension Connector (50mm) Extension Cable (3m) Lightstrip Mounting Tape (16ft) Add to Cart Buying Options Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews — 2.4 out of 5 stars 3 3.6 out of 5 stars 7 3.6 out of 5 stars 4 3.4 out of 5 stars 32 4.0 out of 5 stars 192 Price $20.39$20.39 — no data $19.99$19.99 $22.49$22.49 $27.19$27.19 $18.99$18.99 Compatible with Philips Nanoleaf Lightstrip Plus ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Can be placed between the controller and the first lightstrip - no data - no data Yes, with the use of our Controller to 6-Pin Adapter Yes, with the use of our Controller to 6-Pin Adapter Yes, with the use of our Controller to 6-Pin Adapter - no data Supports lightstrip runs up to 33 feet/10 meters (lightstrips and extension cables combined) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - no data Cable is UL Listed ✓ ✓ - no data ✓ ✓ - no data Indoor/Outdoor Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor Only Connection Type Cut-End to Cut-End Cut-End to Cut-End 6-Pin to Cut-End 6-Pin to Cut-End 6-Pin to 6-Pin - no data 6-Pin Connector Removable? - no data - no data ✓ ✓ ✓ - no data