How do you get it to glow? i have used two different leds attaching with heatshrink. a 5mm and 3mm. it will not glow more than 1/2 inch at most. if i

Hi，usually it will glow the whole fiber cable after you connect it to the light engine source (the light source more powerful, the cable will more bright）). If you bought our product and change different light souece still not glow like this please contact us to and send us the photo of the problem. We will give you a satisfied solution. Thanks!

All one color or one of each color shown ?

Please read the item page before you buy this item. It is very important! This item without any light source, the side glow fiber optic cable only transmit light，CANNOT light up by itself. The color is depends on the light source you use. The picture is showing the cable when it connecting with light source.

What kind of plastic is the core material made from? polymer? the material is not pmma. what happens with uv exposure? do you have a msds sheet?

Skin material: Teflon. Core material: PMMA polymer. Block most of the UV rays and IR energy from the light source you use. The package not comes with MSDS sheet.

what is the refractive index? where is the data sheet?

Outer layer refractive index: 1.34. Core refractive index: 1.47. Please see the description section for the parameter. Thanks!

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✨ Light up your world, shape your vibe! ✨

ALL WEATHER READY - Waterproof design means your lighting stays flawless indoors or outdoors, rain or shine.
ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY - Bend, shape, and style your lighting with a cable designed to follow your creative vision effortlessly.
SEAMLESS AMBIENT GLOW - Transforms any space with soft, uniform light transmission—no heat, no UV, just pure ambiance.
SAFE COOL ILLUMINATION - Zero electrical hazards and no heat emission—perfect for heat-sensitive environments like museums and art galleries.
PLUG PLAY COMPATIBILITY - Works seamlessly with any standard light engine—just add your light source and watch your space come alive.

The AKEPO 5mm x 5m PMMA Plastic Side Glow Fiber Optic Cable offers a waterproof, flexible, and heat-free lighting solution ideal for creative indoor and outdoor applications. Designed to transmit soft, visible light only when connected to a compatible light engine, it ensures safe, UV-free illumination perfect for art exhibitions, car interiors, and stylish home decor.

Specifications

Brand	AKEPO
Connector Type	Optical
Cable Type	Fiber Optic
Compatible Devices	Light Engine, Light Source
Special Feature	Without light source
Recommended Uses For Product	Interior light decoration of swimming pools, hotels and restaurants, Art exhibition, gallery, KTV, pubs, Car, light of the washbasin and display cabinet
Color	Transparent
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Shape	Cable
Unit Count	1 Count
Item Weight	0.18 Kilograms
Model Name	AKEPO
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Indoor, Outdoor
Number of Items	1
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Outer Material	Teflon
Manufacturer	AKEPO
UPC	769407391417
Item Weight	6.4 ounces
Package Dimensions	6.4 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
Item model number	AKEPO-*
Style	Art Deco
Material	Plastic
Finish types	Plastic
Voltage	12 Volts
Specific Uses	Fiber-optic
Special Features	Without light source
Shade Material	Plastic
Light Direction	According to the cable
Power Source	No
Switch Installation Type	Surface Mount
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Type of Bulb	NO

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