Repeatedly Corroded LED Strip Light Jointing Clip

[dfreitag]

Hello everyone,


I've recently had to replace (for a second time) a Corroded Strip Light Jointing Clip - see attached photos.

Both times the LED strip had stopped working because of this. It's located in the interior, in a (theoretically) dry spot.

I'm a little worried about this happening again - and about any security issues.

Because of this I am considering soldering the connection between LED strip and Driver.


What do you think?

Any tips?


Many thanks!

 

[littlespark]

there must be dampness getting in from somewhere?

Is it a cold room? near an open window? bathroom or kitchen?

Is the tape itself showing signs of corrosion?

 

[dfreitag]

there must be dampness getting in from somewhere?

Is it a cold room? near an open window? bathroom or kitchen?

Is the tape itself showing signs of corrosion?

It's in the top corner of a room - both external walls and roof. It's our office, so not constantly heated.

To be honest, apart from this corroding, I haven't been able to see any other signs dampness around - and it would show as we have a yellow MDF cladding.

The rest of the tape is also fine - although it's housed in a diffuser strip, so better protected.

I was even considering putting a damp-trap next to it, but it seems almost a bit comical to do this.. I'd much rather have a permanent and proper solution to this..

Any thoughts?

Many thanks!

 

[littlespark]

The metal looks like its been overheating... but these tapes dont generate a lot of heat themselves. Is there a good spring connection when the tape is pushed on?

Could this connector be somehow housed in an IP rated enclosure? i know that sounds a bit comical as well though

 

[DefyG]

Some LED tape kits supply a tube of silicon grease for this very reason!

 

[dfreitag]

I wasn't too happy with the connections to be honest - they didn't fill me with confidence as a bit fiddly and not too "solid".

If I soldered the connection, would that perhaps help create a more solid connection and avoid the overheating?

Is the silicone grease meant to seal and protect the connection? Do you think I should buy some?

Many thanks for your help!

 

[DefyG]

I wasn't too happy with the connections to be honest - they didn't fill me with confidence as a bit fiddly and not too "solid".

I know what you mean!

I have always found soldered joints to be more reliable. Ensure you don't end up with a 'dry joint' though!
Never had an issue with heat but the tape in any case should not reach a high enough temperature to cause a problem on a soldered termination.

Smearing the termination with silicon grease will prevent any corrosion/reaction if damp, so yes buy some.