I am looking for a transformer that can drive three 16.4' of 300 SMD LED Strip lights and I would prefer not to have multiple transformers if possible
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Hello Dave,I am driving 4 of the 16.4' strips (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SXGS94/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1) with this transformer without any issues (no heat, runs cool). I have both of the leads coupled together, going to my wireless dimmer and it works perfect...really nice feature and cheap price (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X4O1NG/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1).I hope this helps.--Dustin
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I am sure you can drive three of the 16' 300 LED strips. I currently have this transformer driving 2 16' 300 SMD LED strips plus a lot of other LED lights like 20 Focus lights, 16 deck lights and 8 bulbs (with 13 smd leds in each). I have been very happy with this transformer
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Hello Dave, I am driving 4 of the 16.4' strips (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SXGS94/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) with this transformer without any issues (no heat, runs cool). I have both of the leads coupled together, going to my wireless dimmer and it works perfect...really nice feature and cheap price (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X4O1NG/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I hope this helps. --Dustin
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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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It depends on how many LED strips you are working with. I have found these to only pull about 0.44 Amps for a 300 LED strip. You could have 10 strips tied together on one power supply and you would still only be pulling 4.4 Amps total. I have also found that when you tie full strips together you get a roll off on the tail end so the lights are not equally lit. You have to wire these parallel to avoid this issue, or that's what I found by working with these great new LED strips.
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I am using a 12v 2A power supply for 4 strips and it works fine. It's this one: HitLights LED Power Adapter Transformer with 110VAC to 12VDC, 2 Amp, 24 watt, black
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It has a built in circuit breaker. And at least try not to overload it, with LED's. You should take your total potential watts of LED's and add a 20% safety margin. If total watt load will be 200 watts, you want a transformer with at least a 240 watt total load specification. Got it? Peter
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The answer to this question depends entirely on the size of the transformer unit that you plug the strands into. The small transformer that is usually purchased with a 15ft strip can handle as many as three strips (I believe), but you need a larger transformer to handle any more strings than that. Check the wattage and amperage of the strips you want to run together and then look for a transformer that matches or exceeds the total wattage and amperage you want to use.
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As long as your Transformer support LED bulbs yes you can use the Bi Pin JC type LED bulbs. We do have it available with the LED bulbs for sale. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5NH32E
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Yes, you can add up to 2 more. If you upgrade to the LED bulbs, you can string up to 30 lights on the same 48 Watt transformer transformer. The Led bulbs only draw 1 Watt apiece and there is the resistance of the wire to consider. I added about 30 extra feet of wire and have strung together 24 lights on the same 48 Watt transformer and it works fine. Pretty Cool Set Up. Look for Zone Tech LED replacements for Malibu Landscape light 5 LED SMD SMT 194 T10 Wedge Base Warm White 12V DC/AC 1407WW (Pack of 8 sells for about ($9). I bought 3 packs of 8 on Amazon the same time I bought the Malibu Light set. A very good deal for the price. Good Luck with your project. Yes, you can add up to 2 more. If you upgrade to the LED bulbs, you can string up to 30 lights on the same 48 Watt transformer transformer. The Led bulbs only draw 1 Watt apiece and there is the resistance of the wire to consider. I added about 30 extra feet of wire and have strung together 24 lights on the same 48 Watt transformer and it works fine. Pretty Cool Set Up. Look for Zone Tech LED replacements for Malibu Landscape light 5 LED SMD SMT 194 T10 Wedge Base Warm White 12V DC/AC 1407WW (Pack of 8 sells for about ($9). I bought 3 packs of 8 on Amazon the same time I bought the Malibu... » Read More Yes, you can add up to 2 more. If you upgrade to the LED bulbs, you can string up to 30 lights on the same 48 Watt transformer transformer. The Led bulbs only draw 1 Watt apiece and there is the resistance of the wire to consider. I added about 30 extra feet of wire and have strung together 24 lights on the same 48 Watt transformer and it works fine. Pretty Cool Set Up. Look for Zone Tech LED replacements for Malibu Landscape light 5 LED SMD SMT 194 T10 Wedge Base Warm White 12V DC/AC 1407WW (Pack of 8 sells for about ($9). I bought 3 packs of 8 on Amazon the same time I bought the Malibu Light set. A very good deal for the price. Good Luck with your project. « Show Less
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This transformer can be dimmed on the 120 volt side and will work with led puck lights as long as they are 12 volt puck lights. Most puck lights I deal with are 1.7 watts which would require a minimum of 12 for this transformer to function properly.
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If your total wattage is 300 watts, I would go with a transformer that has a higher capacity than 300 watts or use multiple transformers. The pros recommend leaving at least a 10% leeway. Alternatively, convert to LED bulbs in your fixtures, which would draw considerably less wattage and save power.
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Emily, no ... the end connectors can stay loose and exposed. You only need a repeater if you plan to string more than two sets together. However, rather than using a repeater, I swapped out the original transformer with an 8 amp version from LEDwholsalers (8 Amp 12 Volt Ac Power Adapter with 3 Prong Plug with 5 Mm Dc Output Jack, 3224-12V), which has no trouble powering three 16.4 strips.
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First you should speak with a electrician as you will have voltage drop issues on long runs. You need to find out fron the LED manufacture the maximum length you can have the led strip. For example if you want to have 100 linear feet and the max run is 25 feet, you will need to run multiple feeder lines from the transformer or from a main line. The easiest way to connect the LEDs to the transformer is to remove the 5mmDC jack leaving enough wire to splice the feeder wires from the transformer to the leds. Just remember to match the polarity (+ goes with +). If you look carefully you can see it on the LEDs. I would recommend soldering the feed wire to the LEDs. There are also snap-together clips available instead of soldering the wires. I hope this helps.
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I had three 3Watt LED light connected to a 12 Volt DC LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer and the lights keep burning out. Why?
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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.
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I'm not familiar with the particular product you mention, but the strips I use are limited to using two 16ft lengths linked together. It would appear that at the very least, you need a larger transformer. The quality of the manufacturer's product often times is also of significance. That being said, I've found these transformers to be amongst the most compatible available.
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I have four of these transformers in my yard lighting system. Each is rated at 300 watts so you should be good. I run several systems almost right at 300 watts and they do fine. I did have one transformer timer fail after four years, but Intermatic replaced it within four days. Exceptional customer service!
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You need a 12v transformer. Mine are direct wired transformers that I have up to four lights wired to.
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You can use three of these on 1 transformer. Just plug the lights together. there are plugs on each end for that. make sure that they are plugged in the right way or they will not work ( just rotate the plug and try again)