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Reddit mentions of HitLights Weatherproof Cool White LED Light Strip, High Density 3528-16.4 Feet, 300 LEDs, 5000K, 218 Lumens per Foot. 12V DC
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of HitLights Weatherproof Cool White LED Light Strip, High Density 3528-16.4 Feet, 300 LEDs, 5000K, 218 Lumens per Foot. 12V DC. Here are the top ones.
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- DIMMABLE with HitLights Dimmable LED Driver or LED compatible PWM dimmer
- 16.4 FOOT / 5 METER COOL WHITE 5000K ROLL IS CUTTABLE every three LEDs (Four Inches)
- COMPATIBLE WITH ALL 10mm (SMD 5050) LED ACCESSORIES including connectors and extensions
- EASY AND SAFE INSTALLATION - Backed with adhesive tape and cuttable with scissors
- Hit Lights quality - backed by a one year warranty from Hit Lights for peace of mind. Contact our us-based customer service team at any time for no-hassle troubleshooting and replacement
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Cool White |
| Height | 6.9 Inches |
| Length | 0.7 Inches |
| Size | IP65 300LED Cool White |
| Weight | 0.45 Pounds |
| Width | 0.4 Inches |
I thought I'd post some more info on my lights, specifically the cost of setting them up. If I had to venture a guess, I'd say this project cost less than $100 for every piece and part involved. It's hard to guess because I had all the zip ties, connectors, heat shrink, wire, etc laying around but $100 seems about right. That said, my projects tend to be 'feature heavy', which is a nice way of saying overly complex/costly ;-) Here's some good info for anyone wanting to follow in my footsteps:
First off, I got the idea from Omelet on Jeep Forum, so that's a good place to start.
Also, I used Hitlight's site to figure out which LEDs to buy, but ended up purchasing on Amazon.
I wanted the brightest lights I could get, so I went with these on Amazon: 16ft for $45 with 220Lm/ft.
A more budget minded DIYer could easily get away with these on Amazon: 16ft for $23 with 144Lm/ft.
I think those are the lights that Omelet used.
You could also use some cheap speaker wire, a bit of solder, a roll of black tape and a toggle switch for another $15. Call it under $40 for something almost as good as mine.
A couple of things I'd note. Omelet soldered his wire directly to the contacts on the LED strip. I had problems doing this and making a good connection. I'm sure that's due to my inexperience at soldering, but it's something to consider. If you get the little connectors like I did, make sure you get the right ones! They are different for the 5050 vs the 3528 lights.
Also, I really like that all my lights are mounted at 45degs. The aluminum angle only adds about $1/ft to the project, and I think it was well worth it. I get better light dispersion compared to other rigs I've seen with similar rock lights. This is very dependent on what the underside of your vehicle looks like. You might have nice spots to mount, you might not.
I think this is a great DIY project, one where you can get better results than pre made solutions, for less money. As with any DIY, you have to factor in your time, and unless you are making minimum wage that will totally blow your cost savings :-( For me, I don't include my time in projects like this because I consider it a hobby. I get great enjoyment from tinkering in the shop, and that's the best reason in the world to DIY something!