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Lighting Cable & Connectors

Lighting cable and connectors join the parts of a lighting installation: mains cable to a fitting, one length of LED tape to the next, or a string of outdoor lights to its power lead. This range has Knightsbridge VELOX push-fit lighting connectors, under cabinet link cords and a COB flex connector, plus LYYT solderless LED tape and COB strip connectors, flexible links, RGB extension leads, and IP44 string light extension cables and splitters.

Choosing Lighting Cable & Connectors

Choose by what is being joined: mains lighting cable, low-voltage LED tape or COB strip, or outdoor string lights.

Mains lighting connections

The Knightsbridge VELOX SN3P and SN4P are 20A push-fit connectors for 1.5mm² to 2.5mm² cable, with a see-through cover and space for loop-in loop-out wiring, sold in packs of 20. The SN4P has a fourth terminal and is named for emergency lighting installations. For under cabinet lights, the UC250, UC500 and UC1000 link power cords join LED fittings together, and the UCP200 is a 2m 3 core flex mains feed.

LED tape and COB strip

Solderless connectors grip the copper pads of the tape, so no soldering iron is needed; the Knightsbridge LFCOBC2SS, for example, joins its LFCOBxx single colour COB flex at 12V or 24V. Match the connector to the tape type and width: the LYYT 156.649UK, 156.651UK, 156.653UK and 156.655UK join 10mm single colour COB strip, and the 156.650UK, 156.652UK, 156.654UK and 156.656UK 10mm RGB COB strip. Flexible links such as the 156.147UK, with two cores, and the 156.148UK, with four for RGB tape, bridge gaps and corners with 150mm of wire.

RGB runs and string lights

The 153.903UK and 153.905UK RGB extension leads carry up to 2A through 4-pin connectors; above that, LYYT points to its 153.771UK RGB amplifier. The 155.453UK, 155.488UK and 155.490UK are 5m rubber extensions for three different LYYT string light ranges, so check the listed models before buying.

JoiningProductDetail
Mains lighting cableSN3P, SN4P20A push-fit, packs of 20
Under cabinet fittingsUC250, UC500, UC1000250mm, 500mm, 1000mm cords
Single colour COB strip156.649UK, 156.653UK10mm, pack of 5
RGB COB strip156.650UK, 156.654UK10mm, pack of 5
RGB tape run153.903UK, 153.905UK3m or 5m lead
Outdoor string lights155.491UK, 155.492UKIP44 splitters, 2-way or 5-way

Brands we stock in Lighting Cable & Connectors

Knightsbridge and LYYT.

Most of the connectors and leads on this page are made by LYYT, and Knightsbridge supplies the mains lighting connectors, the under cabinet cords and the LFCOBC2SS COB flex connector.

Related categories

Complete a fitting with lamp holders and fittings, see the wider lighting accessories range and LED strip lights, or return to the full lighting department. Wiring guidance is in our Help & Support guides.

Frequently asked questions

How does an LED cable connector work?

An LED cable connector joins lengths of LED tape, or tape to a power lead, without soldering. Metal contacts inside clamp onto the copper pads at the cut point when the lid snaps shut. Match the connector to the tape width, the number of cores and whether the tape is single colour, RGB or COB. The range here includes snap-fit connectors, corner pieces and flexible links.

How do lighting wire connectors work?

Lighting wire connectors join the conductors of a lighting circuit, for example at a light fitting. In a push-fit type, a stripped conductor is pushed into a spring terminal that grips it, with no screw to tighten. Check the connector suits the cable size and load, and choose one with loop-in terminals if the circuit carries on. The range here includes three-pin and four-pin push-fit lighting connectors.

What is an LED linking cable?

An LED linking cable passes power on to the next fitting or length of tape, so several lights run from a single feed. Under-cabinet link cords join neighbouring fittings, while short flexible links bridge gaps and corners in LED tape. Check the plug type and core count suit the fittings being linked. The range here includes link power cords and flexible tape links.

What connector does a ceiling light need?

A ceiling light usually connects to the lighting circuit through a ceiling rose or a lighting connector rated for the cable size. Push-fit connectors with loop-in terminals make it simpler to carry the circuit on to the next light. Connections should sit inside a suitable enclosure, and if you are unsure, use a qualified electrician. The range here includes push-fit lighting connectors with loop-in space.

What is a lighting cable connector?

A lighting cable connector is a fitting that joins lighting cables, LED tape or light strings so power passes safely between them. Types include mains push-fit terminals, solderless clips for LED tape and COB strip, link cords, and weatherproof splitters for outdoor string lights. The range here includes mains, low-voltage and outdoor connectors and leads.

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