Hello everyone... I have some old rope light that I'd like to replace. It's the 2-wire variety that appears to use a standard 110v plug and cord. The connection is made by plunging the 2-wire spike into the rope light and screw the holding caps together.

What I'd like to do is replace is with a more modern LED light strip instead of the rope light.

My question is, how can I use the existing wiring that is controlled via a single-pole wall switch to power the LED light strip. I'm not familiar with how the electrical connection is made but I'd really like to retrofit the existing wiring and save me trips in the tight attic and crawlspace.

The lighting accents behind a ceiling moulding and steps down into a family room.

Thanks!

 

That's called festoon lighting. It's usually found in backyards and at fairgrounds.

So unplug the festoon lighting and plug in the LED string.

 

That's the problem. I can't easily get to where the cord is plugged in. What I'd like to do is cut the old 2-wire female plug and replace it with something that will power LED strip lighting. I need to leave the cord as is and only replace the plug.

Also, it's not festoon lighting. It's small bulbs encased in a clear vinyl/rubber tube.

 

Ok... you made it sound like the bulbs were connected onto the wire.

So you want to splice onto the existing two wires and you want to know if it's safe.
Just having a buried plug and socket/receptacle is not safe.

Sure you can just splice on to the wires..... is it safe..... not in particularly.