Can the strip be attached straight to a 12v system without using an adaptor from AC to DC?
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Assuming that your LED strips are 12V, this is simple. Connect the LED light strip Red to V+ and Black to V-. You will still need to connect a power cord to the power supply. The simplest way to proceed is to buy a short 3 wire extension cord and cut off the receptacle end. Fasten the Black wire to "L", the White wire to "N" and the Green Wire to Ground (sometimes shown as a dashed arrow). If your extension cord wire colors are Blue Brown and Yellow/Green, Connect the Brown wire to "L", Blue to "N" and Yellow/Green to Ground.
1381189
depends how long is your strip, traditional strips usually are 16.4 and the 12v is not strong enough to go to the second strip.
861454
It does not require a transformer since it is intended for 110 Volts of AC current
711835
If you mean that you don't need any AC Adapter, your answer is yes, just plug to the 110 AC Power Line and it's ready to Rock N Roll.
889167
Not to my knowledge. You need a 2 wire connection with an RCA cable (RG59 or RG6, or MINI RCA) in addition to a 12v power supply.
633522
Yes, but it is best with this many ports that you have the AC/DC adaptor plugged in as one USB port only has 9.1 volts. The adaptor will allow the appropriate power to go out to other devices such as an external hard drive. You will also need it if you want the USB strip to act as a charger for such things as your phone.
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you cannot you need to wire both strips to the same controller and have one remote you can do it from the low voltage side
1235680
Can they be plugged into a dedicated extension cord that is not a power strip or surge protector?
730963
I don't see why not since all it requires is AC power. The power strip gives the device what it requires. You should be good to go.
641540
In my experience, I did cut it but used the opposite end to connect the strips to 12Volts, both ends have wires for connection. I don't think if you cut a piece from the middle and try to connect to 12 Volts it will work. Because I don't know how you would connect it. I purchased an extra roll of light for these kinds of short connections.
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simple answer, nope. This strip takes up to 72 watts. The power supply is 12 volt 6 amp output. Using Watts=Watts/Volts the power supply can handle only 72watts. you would need an inline amplifier and another power adapter. http://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics%C2%AE-Repeater-Amplifier-Strips-Connectors/dp/B0081CZJGO/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412290653&sr=8-3-fkmr3&keywords=led+strip+inline+amplifier+with+power+supply and http://www.amazon.com/Power-Adaptor-Transformers-Supply-Lights/dp/B00K71VMCW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1412290770&sr=8-2&keywords=led+strip+power+supply
634714
Sure,just wire the 12v supply wire to a 12v switched source instead of the wire that only gets 12 volts when in reverse.
947834
You will need an additional converter. The strip is capable of using both voltages but does not convert voltages
592385
I actually attached mine to my DC to AC inverter that is wired to my 12 volt battery. I soldered an "eye" type of connector on the end of the wires that come off the controller. I also attached the wires with the standard solar clips just like the ones provided in the kit that they provide. It was just for convenience to un-hook my system at the RV compartment for easy set-up and take down when traveling. One other item of note, put a 10 amp fuse both before and after the controller. This protects both the controller and the system.
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Yes, it is a low voltage system. The power supply converts 120 vac to 12 vdc. You need to supply at least one amp to power up to 8 lighting strips (21 led per strip), 1.5 amps for up to 12 strips, etc. You could just purchase the lighting strips and interconnect cables rather than the whole system that includes the power supply. The strips mount with attached mounting tape and you could direct solder 2-conductor wire between lighting strips rather than purchase the interconnect cables, I did.
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It can with ease, but I would advise not doing so, since this power strip has no surge protection.