I need to install four strips life lights. Will two of these transformers run two strips each, end to end, with the second transformer in the middle?
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I found that if you solder the strips together and not use the cheap connecters you don't get as bad of a voltage drop for 2 strips. You can also feed them from both ends. That will even the voltage out a bit more. I have a giant project going on and with the correct transformer, creative wiring, and big enough wire you can get away with not using these. You can always try and add it later....
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Without knowing the specs of your strip lights, I can't answer your question. I can say this, though. If you use the rgb strip lights typically available on amazon, you can't string two 5 meter strips end to end. The current load through the first strip will cause the thin flexible copper conductors to overheat. Also, you'll experience significant voltage drop through the strips, and the far end will be noticeably dimmer than the supply end. If you need a continuous run of 4 5 meter strips, use a data repeater between each strip.. In that case, you would need 3 of these units. Hope that helps!
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yes, the recommendation is to only run up to 10 ft from transformer. You can run 2 strips ten ft in each direction from the transformer and get good lighting on 20 ft of lights. But you would need a second transformer for the 3rd set of lights.
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they won't work because your transformer has to have some minimal load to work properly, when you installed ONLY led bulbs load of those led bulbs is probably to small so the transformer doesn't work.I Suggest to install 3 of incadescent and 3 of led and then it should work. you can also try 2 of incadescent and 4 led etc.
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you don't hook up in series. you connect wiring parallel while observing polarity as the led tape lights are dc voltage...you are better off just wiring the leads and not bother with the jack...you can purchase led tape light connectors, or use the wire lead end of the strip, that will attaché to the tape light that have wire leads that can be spliced together to the transformer and also connect multiple strips. do not exceed total wattage.
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Emily, no ... the end connectors can stay loose and exposed. You only need a repeater if you plan to string more than two sets together. However, rather than using a repeater, I swapped out the original transformer with an 8 amp version from LEDwholsalers (8 Amp 12 Volt Ac Power Adapter with 3 Prong Plug with 5 Mm Dc Output Jack, 3224-12V), which has no trouble powering three 16.4 strips.
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I've had as many as 4 strips connected together with one power supply with no issues. The power supply has a limit of how much power it can supply based on the amount of amps each strip needs, do the math (using specs), and plan accordingly.
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Yes you can.... I cut mine in 5 or 6 strips and connected them to fit my setting. Works just fine. The overall power consumption of all the strips is still the same even if you cut it in 10 pieces....just don't go and buy any additional strips that increases the overall lights on the power adapters, then you might have problems. These lights are great.
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Hi Barb. It worked for me to connect 2 strips to the same power source and control them with the same controller. I haven't tried with 3 strips yet.
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Thanks for the question. Normally yes. However, your fixture (all low voltage fixtures) has a transformer built in that also needs to be compatible as well.
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you cut the strip to use it in other area , if so you need another transformer
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I have four of these transformers in my yard lighting system. Each is rated at 300 watts so you should be good. I run several systems almost right at 300 watts and they do fine. I did have one transformer timer fail after four years, but Intermatic replaced it within four days. Exceptional customer service!
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I would think it depends on the power (Watts) of both together. If they together need less then 200, then I think it should work. Remembre you should not run transformers on their maximum, so if you buy a 200, then I wouldn't plug in more then lets say 180..
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the power supply shown here would only run ONE LED strip. Each strip (Amazon item Triangle Bulbs T93007) uses 25 watts at 12 volts DC which is 2.1 amps So 6 strips would use 150 watts or 12.5 amps. You would want to up those ratings by at least 20%. However I suspect the internal wiring structure of these LED strips is too light to carry more than two strips connected together. Two strips would be 50 watts or 4.2 amps at 12 volts dc.
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yes..but you it may require a higher wattage power supply because you will draw twice the current.each strip draws 72 watts minimum so 2 strips require a 150 watt power supply. if used outdoors the power supply must be waterproof or it will not last long.
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You will have to figure out how many amps your lights will draw. Then match that to a transformer
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The transformer doesn't have to be on the end. It can be anywhere along the lamp array. There is a little cable that runs from the main cables to the transformer. That distance is limited, but I the transformer can be in the middle of the run.
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You can put up to 2 (maybe3) together depending on the power supply you are using. After that you must use a small amplifier for each of 2 more strips. (see: http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-strips-and-bars/mrgb-a4-mini-rgb-amplifier/1089/2587/?utm_source=googlebase&utm;_medium=base&utm;_content=MRGB-A4&utm;_campaign=GoogleBaseChild&gclid;=CKzD_5-r7boCFURp7AodJHYA3w )