I need 20 M to light for my living room. Let me know what power supply and how many power supply I need. Also let me know what else I need (4 x 5M reels, 1 controler, 1 remote, 1 power supply). I have read with one controller and power supply we can...
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Here is a link to the most extensive testing I've seen with these lights (although the link is discussing the 300 LED version, so you'll want to do your own calculations based on these numbers.) Basically the spec sheet states .24 watts per LED. Of course you'll have to take into account the voltage drop, and with 20M of them you'll definitely want to look into dual-feeding to keep consistent brightness/color value... but all of that is explained in the link below much better than I can do here. Hope that helps! http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/19413/why-doesnt-my-5050-led-strip-draw-as-much-power-as-i-expect
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The specifications for the 5Meter LED light strip states each requires 12V and 24 Watts, this means that each 5 meter array draws 2 Amps. The specs also state that each strip must be wired separately not in series, because the internal printed wiring cannot handle more current than each strip requires. This means each strip would require a separate wire running back to the supply if you want to use a single power supply (transformer). If you were going to use a single power source you should select one that will supply the 24 watts for each or the two and a half strips you plan to use. The total would be 24 X 2.5 = 60Watt, to add a safety factor I'd just use a 100W supply and a dimmer of an equal size. The hook up wires can be 24 guage wires, red and black are the standard colors and Amazon sells 50 foot rolls fairly cheaply. One set of wires will be needed from the power supply to the dimmer and then a separate wire from the dimmer to each of the light strips. I have not had any problems with the light strips, I left the lamps rolled up on the spool to increase the heating, ran the strips at 15V to increase the stress even further and let them run for over a month, no failures in any of the sets I've used. I cut the strips to the lengths needed and converted many of the Light in my RV. The power draw for the lights was reduced by two thirds, not bad when your camping on battery power. Well have fun, practice up on your soldering, the contacts are small, but doable, Good Luck, Have Fun
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Should be enough light for the space. You will definitely need an inline fan as it does not come with one and depending on what your situation is you might want to get the one with the active carbon filter. I also suggest a timer mine lasted 2 days. I went to Home Depot and got a digital power strip made by defiant it has 4 separate programmable outlets and 4 with constant power. Makes me very happy it was bout 18 bucks
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If you are using 4 panels with this kit it only uses a 20 amp controller. You must be using a 24v battery bank to use up to 400 watts. Can you explain your situation a little more? We are a bit confused with what setup you have. Thank you. AW
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Yes, you will need reconfigure the light and it will require 20 watts dc power. Or you can just get a power inverter.
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Yes, I ran 13 on each side of my 45' living room walls and it worked well. But here are few comments:1. It is a good idea to install more lamps for such length, 16 or more should be better. 2. Would recommend using the 150W power supply. It may cost few more $ but will keep it on a lower load. 3. I had a bad experience with these bulbs! Few had an internal shortcut after a month of use that burned two power supply units - consider using a breaker on the 12V line. I would definitely look for higher quality bulbs than these here. Good luck!
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20 x 10w = 200w, the LET151 only puts out 150w. Either use 2 w/ 10 lamps each, or find a 200+ watt transformer.
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The 16x24 is great for video. I got this lights for product photography and i use only one like but for portraits i use all of them. If you want to see what it looks like for video light set up. Search for this product on youtube. I saw this guy show it off on his set up. I saw the quality of the light with video and it was great. That should help you choose. But you also have to keep in mind your set up space and if you will move them around. That should also be keep in mind. Hope that helps.
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It depends on the maximum amperage of the controller. I'm assuming you meant 12V, 120W. This would be a 10A power supply. If your controller can handle 10A than you do not need a repeater. If your controller can't handle 10As, than you will not only need a repeater, but a separate power supply for the controller and the repeater. Keep in mind also that each 5M strip is supposed to be able to pull 6A's if you ignore voltage drop. They usually pull about 5A because of voltage drop. This means that if you put these two LED strips on full blast (white), you will be maxing out your power supply even if your controller can handle 10As. This is generally a bad idea; it always a good idea to have some overhead.
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Hi More than enough if I counted my fingers correctly (ha ha) those two should draw less than 5 amps together(4.7 amps) this power supply will more than run the lights. You picked a good choice! I have one, love it!Oh! I almost forgot make sure you are using #14 gauge multi strand wire with an inline fuse holder with a 5 amp fuse it it blows go to 7 amp fuse.
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Here is where I start when I want to calculate the amount needed: http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp (Although it looks like it doesn't have your CPU yet.) You'll probably be fine with an 800w power supply, although you'll need to make sure the rail(s) can handle the graphics card. Also, will you be (in the future) adding another graphics card? If so, I'd say get the 1300w one and then you won't ever have to worry about it.
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The amount and (amperage) of the power supplies is determined by how many LEDS will be powered. I highly suggest calling the vendor. They are GREAT folks, and are more than accommodating. They make extension/jumper wires, to go between the segments. Also, if you have custom lengths (as I did) they will make one to your specifications.
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You just need the zee-wave remote and a zee-wave enabled dimmer- switch. I think most people will only need one remote and a few switches. If you go really overboard you have hundreds of devices and then you might want some central controller or relay.
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Dear friends ,The package only with 24key controller+5050 300led rgb strip . You should buy 1 12V 4A power supply .the power must be enough.than you
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Hi Zac - I havent actually tired this, but here's the issue - USB power requirements can be variable amperage. It is very rare to see a USB device which needs over 500mA (1/2 amp), in which case if all 4 of your lights are within this spec (as almost ALL USB lights are) you will be fine - all 4 will be bright. However I do know of some USB lamps which draw 850mA, in which case you could plug only 2 of those in. If they are the usual USB lights I'd not worry, should work fine. Let us know!
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If at all possible try to split in 2 directions so you have 2 power supplies, supplying 30 ft each. should keep the intensity bright. I used 2 strips off one power supply and had a great affect, only I did not tie them end to end as you would need to do, but the lights were very bright and worked very well with one power supply. hope this helps, good luck.
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I have two of these and both are on 15 amp circuits with other things is the practical answer. I have them controlling the 5m color LED light strips.The technical answer is that you would have to have 2,250 watts to pull 18 amps. But this is only a controller. It is not the power supply so it doesn't pull the power. It sits between the power supply and the light strips.