how long a wire run can I get with 300 watt transformer and 12 gauge wire with 6 6- watt LED lights?
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With a 300 watt transformer and only 6 led lights, you can run a very long wire. A hundred feet, more even. I've run my 300 watt at least 75 feet and I have 6 or 8 regular lights that take up almost maximum power. The less power you draw the further you can go. My last light gets a little dim, but you won't have that problem.
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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
1168803
A low voletage transformer, plugged into an outlet, has a low voltage wire, 25-100 feet long, or whatever length you need. Individual lights are attacheed to the wire wherever you need them. The lights are individually attached with an small device squeezed either with your finges oer a pliers that attaches both the individual light wire and transformer wire together, making the electrical contact. No need for an electrician if you can use a pliers!
364578
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.
1902993
The power consumption is based on the voltage and number of LED's you have on one controller. The LED's operate on 3v the dimmer will function for 1 strip of LED's (300), however limit the dimmer to 1. The power reduction transformer will operate 3 strings of LED's (300+300+300) or 900 lights. You DO NOT have to worry about the wires heating up......they won't..........These lights are so excellent you will have fun and the look is wonderful......
1427636
The 5 meter strip I used draws 22w so I don't think a 12 meter strip could run on a 30w transformer. Not sure about the dimmer switch but it should work.
1283285
If your taking about LED light strips, first you need to know what the Amp draw is for the lights. That can vary based on the number of lights / ft and the kind of lights. The last ones I used had 3/4" space between lights and were rated at .7 watts / ft. The next thing you need to know is the specs on the transformers. The transformers that I used supplied 2000 mA or 2 amps. One thing we learn in basic electricity is that 1 watt = 1 volt x 1 amp. So, that means each 16' strip of lights requires x 16 x .7 or 11.2 watts. Therefore, since V x A = W 12v x 2 amps = 24 watts. That means that the transformers that I selected will only supply 24 watts each. Conclusion based on my transformers they would only power 2 strips each. So Alicia, if the light strips are close to each other, I would look for a transformer that could produce higher amps. and only need 1 or 2 transformers.
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I am not a licensed electrician, but here is my advice. I used this wire to power a bathroom exhaust fan. The run was less than 15 feet. I don't see a problem using it for a low voltage lighting application for recessed lighting in your kitchen. If you use 12 gauge wire make sure that you are not stepping up from an existing 14 gauge circuit. I hope my advice was helpful.
2083733
Assuming your lights are 12 VDC and maximum number of fixtures(lights) do not exceed transformer wattage rating, should work fine.
2211373
This is just a 4-strand, color coded wire bundle. You will need to install the correct connection fittings and if you are connecting more than two strings of LED's you will need to use a transformer. I don't have info on what one to use, but if read the product info they will tell you how may strings can be piggy-backed and the transformer needed for addition lines.
2090981
I don't think it's big enough. I have 12 lights equal to about 150 watts, so all my lights are nice & bright. I was told by several people to have a larger transformer than needed or the lights further from the transformer will be dimmer.
1257008
These are only one watt. So you power supply will be minimal. I would by the smallest transformer. I don't know what that would be. Perhaps a 50? With LEDs you can go small and save money! Note when you go to set your timer be advised that the red indicator is to turn on the light. A bit counter intuitive.
825078
Using LED lights 6w = 50 w halogen (LED have much longer life and more economical)
536230
It depends on the length/number of LEDs in the strip, and transformer size. None of the Amazon sets matched my needs. I called the company and they designed what I needed, told me how many transformers to use, and gave me a better price.
89453
it depends how many watts you need. If your item needs a power less than 300 or 400 Watt the transformer will be enough
2086004
Not if they draw more then 24 watts. To find out put an amp prob around one of the wires to the lights an get amps then multiply that by volts. I would assume the volts is 12. So example 12volts x 8 amps =96 watts.
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hello thank you for your inquiry, the 300W is input wattage, the active wattage is 200W, because we changed the current to 600ma, it is safe to the lights,and can make sure use for 3 years RegardJack