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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AKEPO 5mm*5m PMMA Plastic Side Glow Cable for Car Home Use Fiber Optic Light

AKEPO 5mm*5m PMMA Plastic Side Glow Cable for Car Home Use Fiber Optic Light

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Brand
AKEPO
Cable Type
Fiber Optic
Compatible Devices
Light Engine
Connector Type
Optical
Special Feature
Without light

🌊Waterproof for indoor/outdoor use

💡5m length for versatile design

🛡️No heat or electrical hazard

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Description

✨ Illuminate your space, shape your vibe!

DURABLE WATERPROOF - Teflon outer layer ensures resilience in both indoor and outdoor settings
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION - Compatible with standard light engines for instant illumination upgrade
EFFORTLESS AMBIENT GLOW - Side glow tech delivers soft, uniform light without heat or UV risks
FLEXIBLE DESIGN FREEDOM - Bend and shape the cable to fit any creative lighting project
SAFE ENERGY EFFICIENT - Transmits only visible light—perfect for heat-sensitive environments

The AKEPO 5mm x 5m PMMA Plastic Side Glow Fiber Optic Cable offers a flexible, waterproof lighting solution that emits soft, heat-free visible light. Ideal for creative indoor and outdoor applications—from car interiors to art exhibitions—this durable cable requires a compatible light engine to shine, enabling safe, energy-efficient ambiance with zero UV or IR emissions.

Specifications

ASIN	B07R81YYSD
Best Sellers Rank	#27,234 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #120 in Fiber Optic Cables
Brand	AKEPO
Brand Name	AKEPO
Cable Type	Fiber Optic
Color	Transparent
Compatible Devices	Light Engine, Light Source
Connector Gender	Male-to-Male
Connector Type	Optical
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.2 out of 5 stars 202 Reviews
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor, Outdoor
Item Shape	Cable
Item Weight	0.18 kg
Manufacturer	AKEPO
Model	AKEPO-
Model Name	AKEPO
Number of Items	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Without light source
Outer Material	Teflon
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 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 See more
Special Feature	Without light source
UPC	769407391417
Unit Count	1 Count

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