Power Requirements? Can it be used with a variable resistor?
460987
This unit only draws 50 watts, half an amp. A 100 watt inverter plugged into your cars 12V plug is more than you'll need to run this unit in a car.
1776718
The minimum required Watts in the specs says 5-7 Watts...Therefore anything less may or may not work! My Sensor unit works as advertised but I use surge strip.
1991448
No resistor needed if you operate between 2.5V and 4.0V. I use CR2032 batteries (get cheap ones from Amazon). I ran 5 of these for over 10 hours on one battery. Remember--these are not just LEDs. They are LEDs with a switching controller. The normal LED rules don't apply.
1565245
Yes, you can use this for anything that requires a 12 volt input, just keep in mind you want to keep the load at or less than 75% of maximum. Although mine has been operating just fine powering my led controller and 150 watts of strip lights
1978111
Not by itself. You would need to add another resistor. Otherwise it would burn up almost immediately
372443
There is no "power setting" for this unit. By selecting output voltage and current settings from 0-30 volts and 0-5 amps the output is variable within those ranges.
446049
I haven't had one installed yet. I believe it would depend on number/ amperage of circuits you want to power.
1676498
sorry, I do not know. I have only used it on the circuit that my computer systems are on; depending on the load it varies between 107 and 118.
2123820
inline resistors most likely. im not really sure i havent removed the plastic wrap to examin it. all i know is it works with lights that use this power pack
587576
Assuming you mean you have an AC adapter that outputs 12v DC, you'll probably burn out the led without putting a resistor in the mix. LEDs typically only need a few volts to light
1078846
I don't se why not, Just remember it has a 500W limit, you may have to add the power draw of all the components.
1866309
Yes this application should be fine just remember to limit the current through each meter to no more than 40 to 50 amps. I use one of these between my power supply and my name brand power strip with power pole connectors for my amateur radio staion and whatever else I work on. D Coffey
626443
I ran a small 400 watt inverter off of this unit to operate a laptop computer up on the dash of my motorhome while underway. Worked fine but the key of course is having it on a properly fused 12 volt circuit matched to whatever device your trying to run. This unit has a 15 amp limit. Use it improperly and I'm sure it would burn up.
1024532
My voltage requirements were different than the spec, so it didn't end up working for me with my raspberry pi
2019746
I will only handle about an 8 amp load at 110V. Mine are working just fine since I make certain the circuit is not overloaded. Like you would not want to use this to control a 1500 watt electric heater. The remote module will fail and you'll be down on unit. Best to use these units to control lights, electronic equipment and such. High current gadgets should be limited to around 800 watts.
1135626
I don't think that would be a good idea.. It's always best go by manufacture recommended wiring and amplification. Exceeding the power input beyond its capacity on any electronics could cause things to quite literally fry.
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thank you all for your response. I now understand what I need, at least 8 amps power supply ...enjoy your weekend!!!! :_)