i have cut the strip at the copper lines. now how can i make thie rest of the strip work? do i need another transformer or what do i need?
1333542
The part that you cut off will require some additional pieces to work so it's cheaper to buy another set than spend the money. The main part you keep should work fine. If it's not working then check where the white joins the black. You may have it backwards
1333543
You do not need another transformer. You can either solder wires between the joints where you cut them or buy premade connectors. I recommend the lattter
1333544
you cut the strip to use it in other area , if so you need another transformer
2236657
Best to contact the manufacturer. Some transformers need more of a load than the LEDs provide. We bought 2 different sets of cable lights. One transformer could use them the other could not.
957778
I think you have a problem. The tubes require 700VAC and that is a reality. My complaint is the lack of documentation. Colorful wires yes, instructions no. Be very careful with transformer when energized. There are voltages that are lethal. I have limited engineering skills - check the other posts.
19409
I've used this transformer. It will work for your twelve volt strip. Pay attention to the polarity wires. The positive May not be red and the negative may not be black.
2064690
I found that if you solder the strips together and not use the cheap connecters you don't get as bad of a voltage drop for 2 strips. You can also feed them from both ends. That will even the voltage out a bit more. I have a giant project going on and with the correct transformer, creative wiring, and big enough wire you can get away with not using these. You can always try and add it later....
947834
You will need an additional converter. The strip is capable of using both voltages but does not convert voltages
729605
I use an x acto knife to cut the resin behind the terminals on the stripping. Then you can bend at the cut and peel off to end of strip to solder.
1777226
Sounds like a wiring problem. The terminal strip has 3 screws. The middle one is "common" and hooks to one side of your 24V transformer. The one nearest the valve (e.g., bottom) is the one which goes to your "controller" along with a wire from the "common"; the other wire furthest from the valve (or base) goes to the thermostat. The other side of the thermostat then hooks to the remaining (other) terminal on the 24V transformer. Sounds like problem may be associated with thermostat connections. If you still have the box it came in, check the diagram. Sounds like a wiring mistake but probably not a serious problem. Sounds like a wiring problem. The terminal strip has 3 screws. The middle one is "common" and hooks to one side of your 24V transformer. The one nearest the valve (e.g., bottom) is the one which goes to your "controller" along with a wire from the "common"; the other wire furthest from the valve (or base) goes to the thermostat. The other side of the thermostat then hooks to the remaining (other) terminal on the 24V transformer. Sounds like problem may be associated with thermostat connections. If you still have the box it came in, check the diagram. Sounds... » Read More Sounds like a wiring problem. The terminal strip has 3 screws. The middle one is "common" and hooks to one side of your 24V transformer. The one nearest the valve (e.g., bottom) is the one which goes to your "controller" along with a wire from the "common"; the other wire furthest from the valve (or base) goes to the thermostat. The other side of the thermostat then hooks to the remaining (other) terminal on the 24V transformer. Sounds like problem may be associated with thermostat connections. If you still have the box it came in, check the diagram. Sounds like a wiring mistake but probably not a serious problem. « Show Less
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Strip can be cut but everything on that line will be the same color. That being said, I added a 3-way splitter and extensions. One of the 3-ways had a dodgy connection and would occasionally be a diffetent color which I corrected by tightening the connection and taping it.
2026314
You could put a fader inline on the low voltage side. That's what I did and it worked great, faders have an off position so that works out real good. or you could plug the transformer into a wall switch. just make that wall switch is controllable.Hope this helps.
1274610
Yes it will strip the outer sheathing, but I doubt it will strip the thin conductors to bare copper
2048589
That depends. If it's on the end of the run buy some more low voltage wire from any big box hardware store & splice it. They sell it by the foot at the wire cutting station. I never use anything more then tape. If it's in the middle of the run I'd still buy whatever you need & use a razorblade or something to cut into the loop & splice it. If it's close to the transformer you can put two lengths in parallel at the connectors.
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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
2044961
several ways you can go about this. 1- Solder wires from one strip directly to the next and place a shrink tube on either side. 2- Purchase two strip-to-wire connectors and solder the wire ends together. 3- On your existing connectors solder wires to one side and each to create your own custom connector. They also sell connectors with different wire lengths out there, but generally they get a bit more pricey!
39820
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.
85662
There must be a crack in the pc lines. They are set up in groups of 3 LEDs. Cut it where it's dead and apply power from other end. It prob got damaged. OR Talk to the seller. Some sellers will send a new strip/ spool
924948
They sell a strip to strip connector. You have to cut the strip where it is indicated to eliminate the existing connection and use the new strip to strip connector.