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    Default DIYLEDEXPRESS extensions alternative?

    It doesn't look like there will be any extensions available from them this year. Has any found an alternative extension that will work for their standard ends?

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    Default Re: DIYLEDEXPRESS extensions alternative?

    Not sure if this helps since I don't have any,but I had to use some xchangers from wiredwatts so I could use a funny end with my Ray Wu extensions. They were called DIY to Ray Wu.
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    Default Re: DIYLEDEXPRESS extensions alternative?

    that would be an option, if i have to go that route.
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    I know you want to use their standard ends, but I have been using waterproof automotive connectors on all my props for almost 10 years now. They are available from a variety of vendors (amazon, ebay, aliexpress) and are interchangeable from the different vendors. I like them because I can make custom-length extension cables, they can be disconnected 1 handed even with gloves on during teardown, and allow me to purchase my pixels from a variety of vendors without worrying about what connectors they have in stock.

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    I have been asking DIYLEDExpress for 3 years for extensions. They finally got back to me this year and said they will look and see if they have any. It would seem that an item that people were asking about, they would try to stock. Last year I looked at AliExpress (Paul Zhang), and he sells them, but the shipping killed it for the amount I was looking for. I am not in favor of the adapters either. I have several dozen of the pigtails, but I really wasn't looking forward to making my own again. Let me know if you find a source as I may be interested in going in. I am in West Houston.
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    I placed an order for a few things Wen of last week with Paul and received them Yesterday!
    Came DHL and yes the shipping was a little high but it came down some when I sent him and email with all the needed items and address.
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    Default Re: DIYLEDEXPRESS extensions alternative?

    I use them as well and wish there were more places to source them from as well. I believe wiredwatts sells them. https://www.wiredwatts.com/3-core-15mm-connector


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    Default Re: DIYLEDEXPRESS extensions alternative?

    Wired Watts has LOR/DIYLEDExpress ended cables. (https://www.wiredwatts.com/wire)
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    I have considered the auto type plugs before. Did you find a good source for 18ga 3 core wire for the extensions?
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    Default Re: DIYLEDEXPRESS extensions alternative?

    Quote Originally Posted by algerdes View Post
    Wired Watts has LOR/DIYLEDExpress ended cables. (https://www.wiredwatts.com/wire)
    I have email out to them, confirming they still have and they still fit.
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