USC2

Amazing led diffuser Provides a uniform color of LEDs with 0 individual light bleed through. These channels are 2 chamber whereas others are 1 . This double layer provides a really nice uniform diffusion Easy to cut to length, easy to install overall great value. I will be using them for all my led diffusing needs going forward

The LEDs DO NOT slide easily through the tube, and the string is too weak. I used SK6812 LED strips IP30. Don't try it with any other higher IP rated strips. They will not work due to the coating. You will need two people for this job, one to push and one to pull at each end. Pro Tip: To save yourself from cursing a broken string like me, do this. Use the string to pull through a spare wire the entire run of the tube. Cut the wire connector that is attached to your LED strip, strip it back to expose the wires, and solder the wire you just pulled through to it. Now you have a much more robust pulling wire (not a cheap string) and a solid connection to your LEDs. Pulling the LEDs was easy after completing these steps.

Ok - I put my full 16.4m 60led per meter strip into this silicone channel (UCS2) by myself in about ten minutes, here are my top tips whether you're doing it solo or with a partner. 1 - it is critically important to get the first ~5 leds into the channel from the end you're starting at. It's also crucial that you have it fit properly in the thin part of the channel that holds the strip perfectly. 2 - I was doing this solo, so I securely tied the string to a doorknob in a large room, and GENTLY pulled from the other end and really took my time to be careful when I was pulling to be very steady. This allowed the silicone to stretch a bit (why they recommend two people to pull, so you can create tension). I'll be darned if it didn't slide right in and it looks great, glad I got it done in all one piece. I recommend this if you're willing to take your time when putting it together.

I actually really love this silicone strip except for one major issue for me. I got this to run as one single strip around the interior of my van. The directions on this page say to attach the string to one end of the strip lights, then pull them thru at the other end and boom! you're done. Well, I guarantee you, this will only work if you are cutting these strips down to very small pieces. Because it's silicone, which is not slippery like plastic, it grabs hold of the strip when pulling thru a long section. My string broke on the very first try, even tho I was going slowly and carefully. I ended up having to run a utility knife all along one end and insert the lights sideways into the silicone. I will now have to run a bead of silicone all along that slice to fully enclose it. So just beware if you are planning to use the entire channel as one piece as I am, there will be a few extra steps (and money) to make this work. However, it does look much cooler than the plastic channels that most people use. Hope this helps someone.

it collects dust like crazy. It's also tight and narrow, putting a LED strip there is a chore

I put my Govee #H6144 (no epoxy coating) led strips into this to make them waterproof! As you can see it's not spotless. I wasn't expecting it to be as these Govee strips only have 30 leds per meter. Almost impossible to get the spotless look with that much space in-between. To pull them through its easiest to have two people. I tied the string tightly around the strip just past the first led and for extra security I ran the string under the adhesive on the back side of the led strip. We lay the diffuser out straight pulling it slightly taut but not stretching it. One person pulls while the other ensures the led strip enters cleanly. Yay team work! I can't wait to get them hung up in our screened porch. Oh...I also put a little Silicone caulk on the ends to give them a good water tight seal. Might be over kill but I just wanted to be safe rather than sorry.

Running the led through this isn't too hard with someone to help you out. Beware that this saying 60 led per meter is spotless but it is not. Was disappointed in this and wish there were more reviews mentioning this. For true spotless go with 144 leds per meter for a spotless look.

Purchased along with blue strip lights to enhance our pontoon boat. Unfortunately, the thick vinyl waterproofing coating on the light strip made it impossible to pull the strip through the channel. The quality of the product was obviously good. It just would not work for our application. We returned the item but would purchase again if a project arises with regular non-waterproofed strip lights.