can i use this timer with these lights: HitLights 5000K Weatherproof LED Flexible Lighting Strip with 300 LED, SMD3528, 5 Meter or 16 Feet Spool, 12 VDC Input, Cool White can i use this timer with these lights: HitLights 5000K Weatherproof LED Flexible Lighting Strip with 300 LED, SMD3528, 5 Meter or 16 Feet... » Read More can i use this timer with these lights: HitLights 5000K Weatherproof LED Flexible Lighting Strip with 300 LED, SMD3528, 5 Meter or 16 Feet Spool, 12 VDC Input, Cool White « Show Less
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The lights state they are DC voltage. This transformer is is AC. They will not work.
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I would say "yes". This timer is low voltage and can handle up to 120 watts.
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I must reconsider my answer after looking at this a little closer. The lights do require 12vDC and not AC. There is such an adapter sold elsewhere on Amazon that can power this string. I would have to say that you probably cannot use this transformer.
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In general, yes but----. The Intermatic is a bulky expensive unit meant to power up 6 outdoor halogen lights for a total load of 120 watts at 12 volts. Although there is no spec on the power consumption of the LED string, it is probably a lot lower than 120 watts. The other issue is the means of connection; the Intermatic uses screw terminals but the LED string is unspecified and might be a problem to connect.
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There are 300 led lights, each of the led lights has R G and B capabilities. The remote adjust their intensity to create the color you want. So in short 300 lights on the roll... And as with all led strips you can cut the strip every 3 lights to shorten to what length you want. Additional steps needed to make waterproof with this set. FYI
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I don't know about LED lights, but I use mine with CFL lights and they work great!!!!!!!! Have several timers in place and it sure makes life easier!!!!!!!!!!!
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I used this product to connect them. HitLights 8mm (SMD3528) Any Angle LED Light Strip Connector - 6 Inch (4 Pack)It worked well.
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I'll share how we use ours, and perhaps that will help you. The can lights on our porch are on a photocell so they come on when it gets dark outside and turn off in the morning when it gets light. The electrician wired it with a switch inside so we could turn them off if desired. We put this timer in place of the switch and programmed the timer to turn the lights off at 10:30 pm and turn them back on at 5:30 am. It works beautifully. It overrides the photocell during the night, and then the lights turn off when the photocell recognizes enough daylight. Some nights we manually turn the lights off with the switch. The lights always turn on at 5:30 in the morning as programmed. I'll share how we use ours, and perhaps that will help you. The can lights on our porch are on a photocell so they come on when it gets dark outside and turn off in the morning when it gets light. The electrician wired it with a switch inside so we could turn them off if desired. We put this timer in place of the switch and programmed the timer to turn the lights off at 10:30 pm and turn them back on at 5:30 am. It works beautifully. It overrides the photocell during the night, and then the lights turn off when the photocell recognizes enough daylight. Some nights we manually turn the... » Read More I'll share how we use ours, and perhaps that will help you. The can lights on our porch are on a photocell so they come on when it gets dark outside and turn off in the morning when it gets light. The electrician wired it with a switch inside so we could turn them off if desired. We put this timer in place of the switch and programmed the timer to turn the lights off at 10:30 pm and turn them back on at 5:30 am. It works beautifully. It overrides the photocell during the night, and then the lights turn off when the photocell recognizes enough daylight. Some nights we manually turn the lights off with the switch. The lights always turn on at 5:30 in the morning as programmed. « Show Less
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I used the connectors and the driver below and used wire nuts to join the driver to the connectors. Butt splices would work too. HitLights LED PCB Strip to Strip Connector, 2 Conductor, Any Angle Turn, For SMD3528 LED Strip Lights (4 Pcs Pack) Sold by: JACKYLED ( US Seller = Fastest Shipping UPS Fedex USPS) Ledwholesalers 30 Watt LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer 120 to 12 Volt DC Output, 3207 Sold by: LEDwholesalers $14.25 $7.35
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I used a 12v battery ( which is charged from a solar panel,) to power the timer and the led strip lights. Works perfectly. Lights run 4 hours a day, timer is always drawing a small amount of power from the battery.
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Darryl;I bought: HitLights High Brightness SMD5050 Warm White Double Density 300 LED Lighting Strip, 72Watt, 5M or 16.4 Ft, 12 Volt Sold by: HitLights. Mine DOES HAVE WHITE MASKING. There is also a clear coating on the copper pads, but I had little difficulty removing it for soldering. _____________( IMHO a very )( nice, bright )( lighting product ) ---------------------- O O ^__^ o (oo)________ (__ ) ) \ / \ | |-------- ω| | | | | |Brad Darryl;I bought: HitLights High Brightness SMD5050 Warm White Double Density 300 LED Lighting Strip, 72Watt, 5M or 16.4 Ft, 12 Volt Sold by: HitLights. Mine DOES HAVE WHITE MASKING. There is also a clear coating on the copper pads, but I had little difficulty removing it for soldering. _____________( IMHO a very )( nice, bright )( lighting product ) ---------------------- O O ^__^ o (oo)________ (__ ) ) \ / \ | |-------- ω| | | | | |Brad
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It should as long as the 12vdc supply is external, IE its from a plugged in transformer/regulator, you must use this as a supply for the timer, the output from the timer goes to your led lights.
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all timing switches need to have a neutral connector to work with CFL and LED, otherwise your bulbs will flicker. I found out the hard way. It's because regular timers allow a small amount of electricity to go through to power the timer itself which causes issues with CFL/LED bulbs which expect zero electricity when off.But from other people's photo of the wiring, I see a neutral connector on the back so the answer is YES it will work without the flickering issues for all bulb types.
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Don't know if this works with LED lights, but I suspect it will. I bought this to replace an electronic count-down timer that interfered with my Intermatic In-Wall Timer with Astro Feature (model ST01). This worked fine. Hence, I would think it will work with LEDs.
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I just checked and see that this timer is rated for up to 8.3 amps and since a 250 watt bulb at 120 volts equates to about 2 amps, this should work well for you. Its a rugged unit which I have been using outdoors in the dusk to dawn mode with my outdoor low voltage lighting and it works very well. Obviously this unit is photoelectric and turns on automatically when its dark out so you'll have to position it properly on or near your doghouse so that the photoelectric cell can measue the outdoor light.
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I don't have a problem with this timer. I use it all year long for one circuit and three circuits during Christmas. I'm on my second timer in about 8 years(?) as the LCD dislpay went on my first timer. The bad part: The timer modules only work with incandesant bulbs. I added a 120v relay with dry contacts to every module (lamp and control modules) to provide strictly on or off lightning. Can't use the dimming feature, but I have elimiated problems with Floursents and LEDs. I'm surprised 'someone' hasn't added an upgraded module for the newer lighting fixtures.
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LED lights draw so little power that I cannot be certain that the electronic timer could be compatible with this technology. At 40 watt draw, my timer just did not operate consistently so I cannot imagine how LEDs could be operational. My older Intermatic work perfectly with CFL (3 bulbs @ 27 watt each) but I hesitate to state with confidence that a very low "load" will work with this timer. Just an educational assumption.
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There are 300 led lights, each of the led lights has R G and B capabilities. The remote adjust their intensity to create the color you want. So in short 300 lights on the roll. .. And as with all led strips you can cut the strip every 3 lights to shorten to what length you want. Additional steps needed to make waterproof with this set. FYI
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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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It depends. I use it in about 1.5 m. In hard cases you can use additional LED emitter connected by a wire.