Dimmable 120V LED Rope Lights
Plug-in, cuttable LED rope light on 50 ft and 150 ft reels for indoor and outdoor use.
120V LED rope lights are flexible ½-inch tubes lined with LEDs that plug into a standard 120V outlet through a power cord with a built-in rectifier. Our reels come in 50 ft and 150 ft lengths, cut at marked intervals, and most dim from 5% to 100% on a compatible dimmer. They are UV-protected and rated for indoor and outdoor use, in warm white, cool white, moon white and six colors.
What Are 120V LED Rope Lights?
A 120V LED rope light is a run of LEDs sealed inside a flexible, UV-protected ½-inch tube. It has just two connections, power and neutral, so it plugs into a standard 120V outlet through a 2-wire power cord with a built-in rectifier. Because it runs on line voltage, you can light long lengths without worrying about voltage drop.
Our reels come in 50 ft and 150 ft lengths. You can cut them at the factory cut marks to fit a deck, cove or railing, then add connectors, end caps and clips from our rope light accessories. Need a ready-made short length? See 20, 30 and 65 ft rope light kits.
Endura, Standard, Flexbrite and Hybrid-2 Rope Lights
Every rope on this page runs on 120V and is rated for indoor and outdoor use. The lines differ in brightness, power draw, cut spacing and warranty, so pick by how hard the rope will work.
Endura commercial-grade rope
Our toughest rope, built with Epistar LEDs, 18-gauge copper wire, gold wire welding and precision capacitors.
- ~130 lumens per foot at 1.12 W/ft
- Cut marks every 30"; 8-amp rectifier
- 5-year indoor or 3-year outdoor warranty
- cETLus listed, IP65
Standard LED rope
Our best-reviewed reels for homes and everyday projects, with factory-attached cord and end cap.
- ~80 lumens per foot at 0.8 W/ft
- 150 ft reel cut every 39"; 50 ft every 30"
- Warm white 2700K or 3000K, cool white 5000K
- UL or cETLus listed, 1-year warranty
Flexbrite and Hybrid-2
Two specialty options: Flexbrite by American Lighting, and Hybrid-2, a rope/tape hybrid that stays hidden when off.
- Flexbrite: up to 1 W/ft, 60,000+ hour rated life
- Hybrid-2: SMD5050 LEDs, 2.3 W/ft, cut every 18"
- Flexbrite cut every 36" (60" on red, yellow, amber)
- Hybrid-2 is cULus / cETLu listed
Dimming and Power
Most of our 120V rope lights dim smoothly from 5% to 100% on a dimmer made for LED loads. Here is what to know before you wire it up.
Dimming range on Endura, Standard and Flexbrite reels with a compatible LED dimmer or our RLA-450 rectifier and RF remote.
Typical maximum run from one power cord. Uncoil the full reel before you plug it in.
Possible run with an 8-amp rectifier without voltage drop, per our rope light guidance. Endura ships with an 8-amp rectifier.
Dust-tight and protected against water spray from any angle. Not submersible.
Warm White, Cool White and Colors
Choose warm white (2700K–3000K) for a soft, incandescent-like glow, moon white for a natural look, or cool white (5000K) for crisp light. Endura also comes in amber, blue, red, purple, green and orange.
See Endura colors
Rope Light Accessories
Power cords, splice connectors, T and X connectors, end caps, mounting clips and clear channel let you split a reel into several runs and mount it cleanly. Premium and Deluxe kits bundle them with a reel.
Shop rope light accessories
How to Choose a 120V LED Rope Light
Where you can cut
Measure the run
Measure each run and round up to the next cut mark. One 150 ft reel can be cut into several runs, each with its own power cord.
Pick a color temperature
Warm white (2700K–3000K) suits homes and patios. Cool white (5000K) gives a crisper, brighter-looking light.
Plan the dimmer
Use a dimmer made for LED loads, or the RLA-450 dimmable rectifier with RF remote. Check the rope's dimming spec.
Outdoors, seal it
IP65 rope handles rain, not submersion. Fit end caps on every run and use heat shrink over outdoor splices.
| Line | Reel lengths | Lumens / ft | Watts / ft | Cut marks | Listing | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endura | 50 ft, 150 ft | ~130 | 1.12 | 30" | cETLus, IP65 | 5 yr indoor / 3 yr outdoor |
| Standard 150 ft | 147.6 ft, 150 ft | 80 | 0.8 | 39" | UL, IP65 | 1 yr |
| Standard 50 ft | 50 ft | ~80 | 0.8 | 30" | cETLus, IP65 | 1 yr |
| Flexbrite | 150 ft | ~32 | up to 1 | 36" / 60" | UL, IP65 | 1 yr |
| Hybrid-2 | 150 ft | 180Lm / ft | 2.3 | 18" | cULus, cETLu | 1 yr |
Where to Use LED Rope Lights
Patios, decks and railings
Outline deck edges, stair hand rails and garden borders.
Kitchens, coves and shelves
Hide it behind crown molding, under cabinets or along shelves.
Storefronts and venues
Light commercial displays, walkways, perimeters and signs.
Flexible 120V rope bends around curves and corners, so it fits almost anywhere you want a continuous line of light. Lighting a long run? Pair Endura with an 8-amp rectifier. Want a neon look? See LED neon rope lights. Need low-profile light? Try LED tape light.
120V LED Rope Light FAQs
Straight answers on dimming, cutting, power and outdoor use.
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