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Aqua electroluminescent tape strip 100 cm long with connectors at both ends

Adafruit

Adafruit ADA-415 Aqua EL Tape Strip 100cm two connectors

SKU CH-CX5B-MY6ZE

Flat electroluminescent tape strip 100 cm long with connectors on both ends for custom lighting projects

  • TypeOther
  • 1 cm wide glow area suits flat-surface lighting
  • Adhesive backing allows direct mounting without extra hardware
  • PVC coating resists weather exposure on the tape body
  • 100 cm strip with dual connectors lets you cut and run two separate lengths
  • Requires a stronger inverter than EL wire due to higher capacitance

Adafruit ADA-415 Aqua EL Tape 100cm

The Adafruit ADA-415 is a 100cm aqua electroluminescent tape strip designed for hobbyists and makers adding flat glow accents to costumes, signage or indoor decor. It arrives new with connectors soldered at both ends so the strip can be cut into two pieces and driven separately.

PVC coating and adhesive back

The tape is covered in PVC with a 1.5cm wide plastic coating and a 1cm glowing surface, making it weather-resistant though the connectors are only heatshrink protected. An adhesive backing allows direct mounting on clean surfaces, but extended outdoor exposure is not recommended by the manufacturer.

Dual connectors enable split runs

Two EL connectors are factory-soldered, one per end, letting you cut the 100cm length into two segments such as 50cm each and power them from separate inverters. The tape is roughly four times more capacitive per length than high-brightness EL wire, so the full strip exceeds the 60cm limit of a 2xAA pocket inverter and must be divided for proper brightness.

Highlights

  • 1 cm wide glow area suits flat-surface lighting
  • Adhesive backing allows direct mounting without extra hardware
  • PVC coating resists weather exposure on the tape body
  • 100 cm strip with dual connectors lets you cut and run two separate lengths
  • Requires a stronger inverter than EL wire due to higher capacitance

Specifications

BrandAdafruit Industries
ModelADAID-415
Part NumberADA-415
TypeOther

Questions about this item

How do I install the ADA-415 Aqua EL tape and what is the common mistake?

Peel the adhesive backing and stick the 1.5 cm wide tape onto a clean surface; the mistake is powering the full 100 cm strip from one 2xAA pocket inverter — cut it at 60 cm or less first.

What maintenance or replacement will the ADA-415 Aqua EL tape need later?

The PVC coating is weather-proof but the heatshrink-covered connectors are not waterproof; replace any section where the adhesive fails or the connectors show corrosion.

What limit appears first when running the ADA-415 Aqua EL tape continuously?

The 2xAA pocket inverter caps usable length at 60 cm; exceeding that makes the tape dim and stresses the inverter, so the practical limit is 60 cm per inverter.

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