How do you secure WS2815 IP67 strips outdoors without damaging them? Mine are breaking with zip ties

[Juan Mena]

Hello everyone,


I have an installation of almost 4,000 WS2815 IP67 LEDs mounted on the metal railing of my balcony (9 meters) for Christmas lighting controlled by Falcon F16V5.


My problem is that I'm securing the strips directly to the railing with plastic zip ties/cable ties, and although the strips come with their IP67 silicone coating, when I tighten the zip ties to keep them secure so they don't move in the wind, I've already broken several LEDs from the pressure.


The strips are completely exposed to the weather (rain, wind, direct sun, temperature changes...) and I need them to be well secured but without damaging them.


My questions:

• How do you guys mount them to avoid this problem?
• Do you use any type of channel or protective profile? Which ones do you recommend?
• Do you mount them directly on the structure or use some intermediate system?
• What type of fastening do you use that doesn't damage the silicone or put pressure on the LEDs?

I would really appreciate if someone could share photos of their setup or links to the materials you use. I want to improve the installation before more LEDs get damaged.


Thanks in advance!