I got a box of these for work and need to install them. It has an extra wire for 277V. I believe we have 120V. Should I just cap the 277 wire?
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I am replacing an existing one and I had one red wire that was capped off. I hope that helps:)
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277V is mostly for large commercial buildings. For residential use your 120V wire. It is always good practice to cap off any wire not being used although in this case it is not necessary.
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The kit comes with all the different capacitors that you would need if you had to replace all of them. I only had to replace 3. I believe each capacitor has the voltage on them. I can't find my extra ones at this moment. I put them in a place where I would remember where they are but I don't remember at this moment. Hopefully I will be able to find them if I need them again! Hope this helps.
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My unit came through dual voltage and I can't see any difference when I'm welding except for max output being lower. I love my unit. Paul M
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I went to look on the fuse to see if it had any numbers written on them. They have some numbers embossed on one of the ends. They are hard to read if you don't have enough light and hold them the right way. But the number reads F15AL 250V, for anyone who has the same question. (I am the same person that asked the question, but on a friend's account since I can't answer my own question.)
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i don't remember what was installed; prob'ly 5A or so. Given the small wire gauge, I don't think it'd be wise to increase that any.
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I wouldn't do it if I was you. You can use a cap with a higher voltage rating but not a higher capacitance rating.
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Side terminals are for the controller voltage. The controller (coil) voltage (120V) is shown on the side of the contractor. Top ( L1,L2 ) and bottom (T1, T2) terminals are for 120 Voltage. (one hot and one neutral) or 240 Voltage ( Both hot wires, 120V and 120V). Please make sure that coil voltage is correct otherwise because different models have different coil voltages. I hope this will help you. If you are not completely confident then please contact an electrician to be safe because I do not take any responsibility for your actions.
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They work well but your going to need to buy extra wires to splice into these. I wired mine into my fuse box on the accessory fuse with a little adapter, and just grounded out the other end.
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Honestly the directions are confusing and I would put it to you this way. Unless you get a capacitor with a resistor on with a diode I think you'll be fine should you have a diode just reverse the wires so it will flow through. BUT if it flows in both directions then your self discharging capacitor has a blown diode. Other than that you can test a cap any which way I have found even though I do wonder why the lack of info. It has worked well for me and I understand it is a Made in China simplistic tool but its simple and cheap for quick diagnostics. I only use it for HVAC work.
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Donna,FYI - I bought and installed this exact system with no difficulty. Your comment/question is too vague to answer. To recap the usual installation: the red dimmer wire must connect to the "+" side of the LED strip, and the black wire must connect to the "-" side. This is mandatory or else the LED's won't turn on. The dimmer is then plugged into the transformer, and naturally the transformer must be plugged into an active 120 volt outlet. Also, double check that you have good connections at the LED strip. If this doesn't help you, please explain in more detail how you have your system set up. I'd be happy to help you.Doobster Donna,FYI - I bought and installed this exact system with no difficulty. Your comment/question is too vague to answer. To recap the usual installation: the red dimmer wire must connect to the "+" side of the LED strip, and the black wire must connect to the "-" side. This is mandatory or else the LED's won't turn on. The dimmer is then plugged into the transformer, and naturally the transformer must be plugged into an active 120 volt outlet. Also, double check that you have good connections at the LED strip. If this doesn't help you, please explain in more detail... » Read More Donna,FYI - I bought and installed this exact system with no difficulty. Your comment/question is too vague to answer. To recap the usual installation: the red dimmer wire must connect to the "+" side of the LED strip, and the black wire must connect to the "-" side. This is mandatory or else the LED's won't turn on. The dimmer is then plugged into the transformer, and naturally the transformer must be plugged into an active 120 volt outlet. Also, double check that you have good connections at the LED strip. If this doesn't help you, please explain in more detail how you have your system set up. I'd be happy to help you.Doobster « Show Less
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Just wire one end to your power supply, being careful to get the polarity correct. You should protect the exposed wires on the other end.. I just covered each lead with a small piece of heat shrink tubing.
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We are using them successfuly and without incident on 120 volts. I will add that they are great lights BUT our electrician does not like them. This is because the wires coming off the lamp are very short and difficult to get in a waterproof junction box.
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I first saw these in a 240V country in Europe. I checked mine and they only say 120V. The only thought I have is that you must specify that you want the 240V version when you order. Sorry I'm no more help.
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It would be better to use capacitors with a higher voltage rating. I believe the original failure problem was due to the 25v capacitors being unable to handle higher voltage peaks.
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it comes with a little circuit box connect to it. That box has two wires to connect to 120v wires. I didn't see any issues to install it. Just cut a hole, connect the wires and insert it into that hole.
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They just come with wires I purchased one was supposed to be 12 V turns out it was 110 works great for 110 but will not work for 12 VI read other reviews seems as if this is a common problem they never know what they're shippingI would probably buy more but the cost of shipping the wrong item back is as much as purchasing the item
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The input caps are not the only voltage sensitive components in the converter. The voltage regulator chip, the transistors, and possibly other components will have a max voltage rating that would have to be analyzed to be safe with the changes you suggest. Thermal evaluation of some components might also be needed with the higher voltage. You would be better off starting with a converter designed for 74+ volts.