Need to put 11 strips together to cover our 127.5 inch run.. Would like them to be dimmable as well. What power transformer and dimmer do we need.
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When looking for a transformed make sure you state dimible. Then make sure that the dimmer is for dimible LED lights. Be sure the wattage is high enough for your total wattage of all those LED strips. If you did not get the correct Trans and dimmer your lights will flicker.
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First, you will need to look at the wattage of each of the strips (the 24 inch are 8 watts). That's a fairly long distance and you will want a power supply at least 1 1/2 times the total wattage you'll need. I have 6 24-in strips in a row and find the ones on the end are not as bright as the ones closest to the power supply. You may want to consider putting the power supply in the middle of the string if possible and use a "Y" connector to split the power both directions to shorten the total distance.
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If you want to dim this light, you have to buy magnetic transformer. I have one from Ledwholesalers (Dimmable 12 Volt DC Magnetic Transformer). One 40W transformer is enough to power one 5M LED strip. So if you need more LED strips buy 60W or more. It gives full dimming range with New Lutron LED/CFL Dimmers (didn't check other dimmers).
1470866
The Twelve dollar price is for 1 puck light with no AC adapter. I used a 30 watt power adpter that cost about $14. to run my 6 upper lights and another one to run my 6 lower cabinet lights. This unit (I don't think) is capable of dimming (not sure but don't think so) but you can look it up under " Ledwholesalers 30 Watt LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer 120 to 12 Volt DC Output, 3207 "
87500
The lighting strips operate on 120 volts. I don't think they can be dimmed.
2214757
You can purchase components separately on-line. I don't know about the dimmer but the power supply (transformer) has to match the voltage of the lights, twelve volt or twenty four.
2200357
I thought I saw after scrolling- that other lights are available. You may need to drop a standard light, to put in a spot light - that transformer can only handle so much.
964167
You can dim on the line voltage side. You have to make sure the dimmer is ok with a magnetic transformer though. That is a must!!! These aren't cheap either. The cheapest dimmer I could find was about $40. Also get the lowest watt rated dimmer you can find. Higher ones sometimes flicker when dimmed low, if you only have one low power transformer on the circuit.
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My son's response is that he thinks the transformer changes the current from AC to DC and drops the voltage down. With DC, it will only power a certain number of bulbs before all will start to be dimmer. He thinks that 12 on one transformer would be dim or not work at all. Hope that helps!
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These lights are great, but I don't believe they can be dimmed. At least nothing about dimming support was mentioned with the product documentation and the transformer is expecting 110~120V. They aren't too bright though where I've found a case where I wanted them to be dimmed.
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Not with the standard transformers supplied.. you would need a magnetic transformer... quite expensive... The low voltage three way dimmer available from the company and included with some sets, works well.
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Best to contact the manufacturer. Some transformers need more of a load than the LEDs provide. We bought 2 different sets of cable lights. One transformer could use them the other could not.
1013801
Check the specs on dimmer...I know for sure it will dim a magnetic transformer as I have it in my house for lv potlights
170898
Good morning, I would suggest buying a transformer that is rated 100 a watts more than your light fixtures. Also, if you are going to add any additional lights, now woul be a good time to figure that in do you don't have to buy an additional transformer down the road. Hope this helps.
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The light strips come just as a roll of lights. There is no power supply with them You Have to have some way to power them. You can buy one that goes with it or use your own. It take a 12 volt DC power supply that is rated at least 3 amps. The dimmer is optional. If you want to vary the intensity of the lights then you will have to buy one. The dimmer does not supply any power, it just dims the lights.
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Probably a good choice for this application. One of the two dimmer settings would probably work well.
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Feit has a list of recommended dimmers at http://www.feit.com/Dimmer_Compatibility/DIMMER_COMPATIBILITY/Dimmer_Compatibility
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If you are tieng in 4 of these strips(24watts) to a power supply you will need a power supply of at least 96 watts. Dont worry about using a larger transformer and transformers are usually rated for full output...a 100 watt wold be fine. Use a constant voltage transforme not a constant current one! It is DC current.