will one 12" strip be adequate for a undercabinet lighting a 24" cabinet or could you use a smaller strip? What would you use for a 36" cabinet?
446025
Yes...and the lights are fantastic....I even put them under the edge of my floor cabinets with the motion sensor that turns the lower cabinets on when you walk into the kitchen at night..nice effect.
446026
One 12" is perfect for a 24" cabinet - I'd use 2 for a 36" cabinet - you'll be impressed by how much light these put out
446027
I think that 12" is the minimum length you should use for a 24" cabinet. I would use a 12" + 6" strip for a 36" cabinet.
446028
I have a27" cabinet with one 12" light, two 12" will not fit, because of the connector between the two plus the power plug coming in the end. A 12 and a 6 may work If you feel the need for more light. 3 12" would not work with a 36" cabinet . Two 12" or add a 6" for more . The 12" light strip measures just over 11&3/4", add about 1&1/4" for the power plug, double that if you are continuing on to another cabinet, and the butt connector for two lights is about 5/8". Hope this was helpful
446029
if it is for kitchen cabinet,I installed as many as i could for cooking with dimmer switch to lower brightness for accent lighting,the chef is very happy with them.....
857744
I don't know, it would depend on the strip lights you are trying to power and how much current each one draws. As long as the total current drawn is less than the rated output of this device (5 Amps) you could use only one, otherwise you would need more than one. Using only one for three strips might also cause some hookup problems if you are not technically adapt.
2102909
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.
2196
I am not sure wgich strip you are asking about. I bought the 300 led's and 600 led's. They are 24 watt and 46 watt. You need to use at least 2 amp for the 24 watt and 3.5 for the 46 watt. The formula to use if I remember it correctly is : Watts=volt X ampSo, at 24 watt, you divide 24 watt by 12 volts and you get 2 ampsHope this helps
1251735
Definitely use the 26W unit. You may experience poor dimming operation at only half rated load on the 48W unit. I am using the 26W unit with only 10-12W load and it only dims to about 25% on a regular dimmer.
242782
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.
2043611
The light strip comes to within two inches of each end of the light fixture. You'll want the 48", since two 24" would leave a 4" gap unlit in the center, plus wouldn't look as sleek and clean as the single fixture. I have them on both of my 55-gal tanks, and love them. (The center support on my tanks don't interfere with the light, since it sits slightly above the top of the tank.)
1285917
should be fine with one strip assuming you are referring to a single color strip, not an RGB strip. I'd question it's ability to handle more than one length as that could be too much current. I wouldn't count on these to handle the full amperage they say they will ;)
1699562
Total lumens is not really relevant since the light is spread over 16 feet. For under cabinet lighting I'd rate this as more of 'accent lighting' than task lighting, although the 600 count strips are quite good!
1368441
We placed three lights along a 7'x3' counter. I am not sure two would be enough. The light is very focused, almost like a task light. The shade is on the small side so it also limits the spread of the light. That being said, I love our grouping of three!
2065959
Keep in mind that the light stripes are only about the quarter inch wide and made of plastic so they are geared up as more of a accent light to use inseide a cabinet that has a glass door or under a cabinet in a kitchen or bar. For a workbench, you might want to consider something a little heavier duty. To answer your question, you would have to pre-drill a hole into the aluminum and you might need a longer screw to fasten. ANother option to consider is the use of velcro to fasten the lights to the underside. Hope this helps.
1525663
You will have to buy a light smaller than the cabinet. The lights boxes themselves are 15, 18 or 24 inches but the power wire comes out of the end so you will need another 2 or 3 inches of space to mount them properly.
188435
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.
1578078
I would use the 12v 3A supply. The 9.6v 500mA does not have the proper amount of current to power the entire light strip.
1116760
It took 4 8" panels for me to about aproximate the light given off by the 18" flouresent light they were replacing over my sink. I pu two panels each under 3 24" cabinets. They work great but be sure to mount them such that you don't make eye contact with them, they are painful to look into.
2267077
I have not seen 36" bulbs, I use 18" and 12" I use only one bulb in place of two as they provide better light. They also reduce the amount of energy used which is great when dry camping. I have been using these bulbs almost 4 years now. LED lighting though somewhat expensive upfront will save you money over time.
1440606
Width doesn't matter as much as length does...the Finnex light will work fine for 12" width.