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LED Tape Solder-less Hippo Connectors for IP20 or IP65 Strips

LED Strip Fit
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Soldering LED tape can be slow a laborious task and not everyone has the skills or equipment to do it. Solder-less fast connectors aren't new, but up-until the recent arrival of the Hippo connector, they could only connect the non IP rated tapes. The unique design of the Hippo connector pierces through the water resistant coating on IP65 LED tape and provides a secure solder free connection.

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  • Features

    Soldering LED tape can be slow a laborious task and not everyone has the skills or equipment to do it. Solder-less fast connectors aren't new, but up-until the recent arrival of the Hippo connector, they could only connect the non IP rated tapes. The unique design of the Hippo connector pierces through the water resistant coating on IP65 LED tape and provides a secure solder free connection.

    Non IP rated LED tape doesn't have a water resistant coating but the IP65 versions do. We have Hippo connectors that can be used with IP20, non-water resistant tape and versions for IP65 water resistant tape. They are available in 2 pin (for single colour strips), 4 pin (for RGB strips) and 5 pin (for RGBW or RGBWW strips). They are also available in a strip to strip version or a strip to wire version. The strip to strip Hippo connector connects 2 LED tapes together and doesn't leave a gap. While the strip to wire Hippo connector allows you to connect an input or output cable to an LED tape that you've cut. You can use flat or rounded cables, and cables can be stranded. This design allows you to quickly add a connecting cable to the length you need.

    Hippo LED tape connectors help to speed up installation times, avoid wastage of LED tape and provide more flexibility during installs. For bends and corners we also have some L shaped connections that fit into the Hippo connectors. Using two strip to strip connectors you can create flat corners.

    Key Features

    • Available in 2 pin (for single colour tape), 4 pin (for RGB tape) and  5 pin (for RGBW/RGBWW tape)
    • For use with water resistant IP65 or non water resistant IP20 rated LED tapes (available in single colour only).
    • Suitable for LED tape widths: 10mm wide for single colour or RGB and 12mm wide for RGBW & RGBWW.
    • Further information can be found in the data sheets tab.
    • LED tape and wire must be ordered separately
    • Suitable for use with 12V and 24V LED tapes.
    • Manufacturer: LED Strip Fit

    To use a Hippo Connector cut your LED tape to the desired length (within the cut points) and peel back the self adhesive backing. Open the mouth of the Hippo connector. Insert the LED tape into the mouth then close it. The connector will snap securely into position and form a secure connection. Then you can either connect another LED tape to it with the strip to strip version, or connect a cable with the tape to wire version.

  • Specifications & Dimensions
    Specifications
    Brand
    Specifications
    		LED Strip Fit
    Dimensions Located Below Specifications Table
    IP Rating
    Specifications

    This is the resistance to dust and moisture. The first digit is for the resistance to dust and the second digit is for moisture.

    Anything higher than IP44 can be used in bathroom zones 1 and 2.

    An IP65 rating offers a higher resistance and is generally used outdoors. 

    An IP68 is fully water resistant and can be submersed in water, up to 1M in depth.
    Pin Type
    Specifications
    Product Type
    Specifications
    		Solder Less Connector
    Sku HIPPO*
    Type
    Specifications
    Voltage
    Specifications

    AC standards for alternating current and DC standards for direct current.

    Mains voltage is 230V AC and has a tolerance of 10%, some products are 220V or 240V AC which means they can be classed as mains voltage.

    DC voltages usually require an LED driver to convert the mains voltage AC into low voltage DC. Popular DC voltages are 12V or 24V DC.

    		 12-24V DC

    See data sheet tabs for drawings and further specifcation.

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  • Product Codes

    Strip to Wire IP20

    • HP-SEN10XB-2 - Single colour 2 Pins

    Strip to Wire IP65

    • HP-DJN10XB-2 - Single colour 2 Pins
    • HP-DJN10XB-4 - RGB 4 Pins
    • HP-DJN12XB-5 - RGBW 5 Pins

    Strip to Strip IP20

    • HP-SEN10BB-2 - Single colour 2 Pins

    Strip to Strip IP65

    • HP-DJN10BB-2 - Single colour 2 Pins
    • HP-DJN10BB-4 - RGB 4 Pins
    • HP-DJN12BB-5 - RGBW 5 Pins

Free Delivery

Applies to orders over £50 excluding VAT. If the order is below £50 a delivery charge of £5 +VAT will be added for a 1-3 day tracked service.

Guaranteed next working day deliveries are available from £7 +VAT and free for orders over £150 +VAT, depending on the warehouse location. See delivery zones below for Scottish Highlands and International shipping zones. This applies to orders up to 30kg in weight.

Click & Collect

You can collect your order from our warehouse which is located at Unit 4A Buckley Rd Ind Est, Buckley Road, Rochdale, OL12 9EF.

Our warehouse opening hours are:

  • Monday to Thursday: 8AM - 5PM
  • Friday: 8AM to 4PM
  • Saturday: 9AM to 12PM

Courier & Tracking

We use  DPD Local for all of our deliveries apart from heavier palleted goods. If you insert your mobile number at checkout, you will receive a text message to confirm your delivery date the day before the delivery. On the delivery day you'll receive further text updates including a 1 hour delivery slot. If you're not available you can arrange a different date or alternative drop-off point with DPD. Tracking information and order updates will also be available in your customer order area.

COVID-19

DPD Local provide a contact-free delivery service. Our warehouse and delivery network will remain open. This includes lock downs.

Export Information & Brexit

We're proud to offer a worldwide delivery service to any location in the known universe. Simply input your delivery details in the checkout and the shipping costs and relevant taxes will be calculated. A breakdown of delivery costs and zones can also be located below.

Delivery Zones

Zone 0

Standard UK mainland areas. Free delivery on orders over £50 excluding VAT.

Zone 1 UK

Charged at £7 excluding VAT and free on orders over £150 excluding VAT. Includes the following areas:

  • Channel Islands; Guernsey & Jersey (please select these from the Country list (not UK)
  • Isle of Man
  • Isle of Wight
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scottish Highlands, areas which we class as zone 1 are post codes: AB30-38, AB44-56, FK17-99, G83, IV1-28, IV30-32, IV33-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-33, PA34-40, PH18-26, PH30, PH31-41, PH49-50
  • Scottish Islands: HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA30, PA32-34, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3

Zone 1 EU - Same rates as Zone UK

  • Republic of Ireland

Zone 2

Charged at £12. Includes the following areas:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands

Zone 3

Charged at £25. Includes the following areas:

  • Czech Republic
  • Italy
  • Slovakia
  • Spain

Zone 4

Charged at £30. Includes the following areas:

  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • Hungary
  • Slovenia
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Sweden

Zone 5

Charged at £40. Includes the following areas:

  • Bosnia
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Greece
  • Iceland
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Romania
  • Serbia

Zone 6

Charged at £60. Includes the following areas:

  • Norway
  • Russia
  • Switzerland
  • Ukraine

Zone 7

The rest of the world is charged at £80.

Cut Off & Delivery Times

If your order is placed before 3PM Monday to Thursday and before 2PM on Friday it will usually leave on a next day delivery service. This is providing that all of the items are in stock, we have live stock data on each product on our website. If your order is particularly urgent please choose the next working day option or part shipment option were we ship the items we have in stock and send the rest when they arrive. These as a guaranteed delivery services, if your delivery doesn't arrive, we'll refund the delivery charge. We prioritise next day deliveries over standard orders and will contact you if any goes wrong with the order.

If we are out of stock of any items you will receive a notification by email. If the items are delayed by longer than a week then we will notify you of this. We can also arrange for direct shipments from some of our manufacturers, if we are out of stock and you need something urgently please contact us and we will offer the fastest delivery options.

Next day deliveries are classed as next working day and don't include weekends. We also offer Saturday AM and Saturday all day services which are available at the checkout for zone 0 addresses. A Sunday service is also available on request, or you can place a Saturday delivery and change the delivery date directly with DPD via their App after you receive your tracking information.

Returns can now be generated within the customer order area here. Simply select your order from the dropdown menu along with a reason for return. Your return will then get processed quickly and efficently. Alternatively email us at: [email protected] with your order number and reason for return and we'll send you a returns authorisation form.

Returns & Cancellations

If you’re not satisfied with your goods and would like to return them, we will accept them back at the customer's expense. All unwanted goods must be returned in 100% resalable condition and within 30 days. Resalable condition includes no markings on the wires or terminals and no damage to the packaging.

To cancel your order please contact us immediately as we process and ship most of orders immediately, we're fast!

How to Return

Please log-in to your account and follow the simple process to generate a returns request. Or email our team at: [email protected]. We recommend returning goods using a recorded delivery method.

Refunds

Refunds will be issued within 14 days of receipt of goods. Refunds of delivery costs will not be issued unless the products are defective.

Shortages & Damaged Goods

Shortages and damaged goods must be notified within 48 hours preferably by email to  [email protected] or Tel: 01706 521188.