ROPE LIGHTING IDEAS

The versatility of “Rope Light” has produced numerous use ideas. It is fast becoming the choice lighting for
industry, and residential applications.  This page was created to share ideas that shows the diversity of
applications. We welcome your input as well. Send them to sales@platinumlightinginc.com.

120 Volt Applications for Rope Light

Indirect Lighting.

Using rope light above and under lip of kitchen cabinets can provide a soft glow designer lighting effect. Use 3/8” under the lip
 of the cabinets and 1/2” above. Using a timer on the electrical outlet and setting it to come on in the evening will provide accent
 lighting that is very upscale. Click here for photos.

Outdoor Step Lighting

Using rope light on steps is an excellent way to accent them and call attention to the fact that there is a step there. Use
mounting track installed using an epoxy adhesive. You can use our multi-tap cable that simplifies the electrical connection
by having only one plug for all the steps.

Patio Cover - Spa - Umbrella Lighting

The perfect lighting for patio covers, spas and umbrellas. Mounting can be accomplished using mounting track or simply
held in place using those plastic tie-wraps sold at most home improvement stores.  Our umbrella kit lights up your patio
umbrella with quick installation.  To add a party atmosphere, chose multi-color rope light.

Accent Lighting

This application requires some planning, but produces great effects. Installing rope light behind cove molding several
inches below the ceiling has become a huge application.  It provides ambient lighting that is stunning.  Using it along
the stair railing or at the step level provides safety lighting and a designer effect. Using it in bedrooms provides a
perfect nightlight.  Youngsters especially enjoy the lighting - let them pick their favorite color.

Outdoor Landscape Lighting

You can accent a patio, garden, provide driveway or sidewalk marker lights, wrap a tree, outline a trellis and many other
uses where outdoor lighting would be useful.

Shed or Playhouse Lighting

The garden implement shed, woodshed, barn or childs playhouse are perfect places for rope lighting.

Accent Lighting in a Business

Using chasing rope light with a controller in your storefront window will create an attention getting effect. It is also widely
used at trade shows to light up a booth. It can also be used on signage as well as safety lighting. Using it as an alert
to workers where a dangerous pit or area is located can help prevent accidents.

Home Theater Lighting

We have had a significant number of customers that are using rope light in their home theaters. Plugging the rope light
into a dimmer provides user controllable intensity.  Widely used along the side and on the steps to add beauty and safety.

12 Volt Applications for Rope Light

Trunk Lighting

On the majority of vehicles, trunk lighting is a single 12 volt bulb.  You can enhance the lighting in the trunk by adding
12 volt rope light.  Wired into the same circuit as the trunk light, it enhances the lighting in that area.

Fishing Shack Lighting

12 volt ropelighting is ideal for operation from a battery for your ice fishing shack. Provides portable lighting to light up
the interior of your protective enclosure.

Boat Lighting

Under the dash lights, or along the deck, rope light adds a great effect to your boat. Easily wired through a switch
you can have several runs to light up different areas. In the cabin and galley, it is a perfect lighting choice.  We have
had several customers add 12 volt red on one side and 12 volt green on the other side of their boat for identification
purposes.  Enhancing visibility during dark areas increases safety on the water.

RV Accent Lighting

12 Volt rope light is being used by high end coach builders in cabinets, under contertop lips and along the floor to
provide decorative useful lighting.  Our 12 volt ropelight can be used to replace existing lighting in your RV. 

Under Vehicle Lighting

Great application for 12 volt rope light.  Adding a soft glow in the color of your choice provides lighting to your vehicle.
Our ropelighting is being used instead of costly, breakable neon glass.  With an impact resistance of 220 psi, our rope
light is the choice where breakage is a concern.

RC Car Lighting

We had one customer use 12 volt ropelighting to light up his radio controlled cars.  It provided lighting to enhance the
recognition of the cars under low light racing.

Motorized Vehicle Lighting

The battery operated vehicles that are popular with children that run on 12 volt are generally provided without lighting.
Adding our 12 volt rope light increases the visibility and therefore safety of the vehicle. Run clear on the front and
red on the back.

ATV - Dunebuggie - Motorcycle - Snowmobile - Scooter Lighting

A great way to light up your ATV, Dunebuggie, Motorcycle, Scooter or Snowmobile. Add 12 volt rope light to add
a designer effect and increased visibility to your vehicle.  You can also use our rope light on antenna whips which
are widely used for identification.

Horse Carriage - Trailer Lighting

Outlining a horse carriage is a stunning effect. Adding lighting inside a trailer provides needed lighting.