I need to power five 16 ft strips of lights. How many transformers do I need and what amps?
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If your taking about LED light strips, first you need to know what the Amp draw is for the lights. That can vary based on the number of lights / ft and the kind of lights. The last ones I used had 3/4" space between lights and were rated at .7 watts / ft. The next thing you need to know is the specs on the transformers. The transformers that I used supplied 2000 mA or 2 amps. One thing we learn in basic electricity is that 1 watt = 1 volt x 1 amp. So, that means each 16' strip of lights requires x 16 x .7 or 11.2 watts. Therefore, since V x A = W 12v x 2 amps = 24 watts. That means that the transformers that I selected will only supply 24 watts each. Conclusion based on my transformers they would only power 2 strips each. So Alicia, if the light strips are close to each other, I would look for a transformer that could produce higher amps. and only need 1 or 2 transformers.
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I think if you check their info a transformer runs seven strips. I have two transformers in my kitchen, right and left of the sink. I actually wired the system into a light switch on the wall so I can turn on both runs at the same time. I also like the dimmers. We really researched LEDs and have been delighted with their quality and options. None better that we could find.
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With a higher wattage power supply you could connect all 5 strips to one power supply but you would still overload the control driver that changes the colors.. I have used these in many kitchens that I have wired.. One strip over the cabinets, one under the toe kick, and another for under the upper cabinets (for task lighting) I think I have went up to 32 feet on a transformer and they are still working correctly after 1 1/2 years.
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These are only one watt. So you power supply will be minimal. I would by the smallest transformer. I don't know what that would be. Perhaps a 50? With LEDs you can go small and save money! Note when you go to set your timer be advised that the red indicator is to turn on the light. A bit counter intuitive.
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5w × 13 light's = 65 watts 110v .6 amps would be how much 13 light's would pull on a single circuit
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Hello yes transformer is rated for up to 75 watt six fixture by 11 watt will be 66 watt.Thanks
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If I'm not mistaken, according to the website you need a 12-volt power supply for up to four strips. http://www.hitlights.com/ls3528-rd-gn-bl-144.html
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I connected 2 strips, about 20' on one. You can hook as many strips together as the transformer will allow which is around 3 15' strips for the transformer I have.
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That would depend on the current draw of the 16ft LED strip. There is a 6 Amp max current draw for this Controller I do believe. Please check this to make sure. If your strip has a rating of say 1 Amp then you should be able to control 6 strips. This is perfect world answer and we don't live in a perfect world. I would start with 2 strips and run the current through a DMM and find out how much current they pull when they are producing White Light at full intensity. Then add 1 strip at a time till you get as high as you can go without going over 6 Amp's.
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You need to purchase a TSSS Data Repeater RGB signal amplifier to connect more than one 16.4 ft strip to a power supply. Available on Amazon.
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You can wire as many as you'd like, just keep in mind you will have to provide sufficient amperage to power all the strips. So if each strip is 2A and 12V each and you wire 4 together then you will need a power source that provides 12V DC and 8A of power
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These lights operate off 12 volts DC. So they can operate off a 12 volt battery or you can buy a 12 volt power supply from Amazon. Each 16 foot strips needs about 1.5 amps of current.
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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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That will work, a 16' of 3528's draws 24 watts @ 12vdc. Just make sure that power supply is 12 vdc. If used alot then a 48 watt or 72 watt @ 12vdc would be better.
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You will need a low voltage lighting transformer (http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-ML44T-Voltage-Lighting-Transformer/dp/B0002YTPLY/ref=pd_sim_hi_31?ie=UTF8&refRID;=0K2K0MVT28WZ7426ZJ1K) and cable (http://www.amazon.com/Paradise-GL22131-Voltage-50-Foot-Landscape/dp/B00378K8WC/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_text_y)Links provided are only examples. If you plan to add more lights around your house, get a transformer large enough to handle them. Also, cable comes in different guages and should be selected to handle all the power the transformer is rated for.
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5w 13 light's = 65 watts 110v .6 amps would be how much 13 light's would pull on a single circuit
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You can't run 5 strips in series, the power brick, or dc converter will not supply that many leds with adequate power. The most that might work together would be two of these strips. Voltage drop becomes an issue with any more than that which could create an electrical hazard. Like another person suggested, go to a lighting professional if your looking to light up a very long run.