How is this connected to the 'closed' 12V transformer ( http://www.amazon.com/Power-Adaptor-T... )? Only the LED strip lights have one open end with a black +, white - wires . The other end is closed and supposed to plug into the transformer (...
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The black wire coming from the transformer (power supply) connects to the - terminal on the motion detector. The red wire coming from the transformer connects to the + terminal on the motion detector. Then connect the black wire coming from your LED light strip to the - terminal on the motion detector. (You will now have two wires in the - terminal) Then connect the red wire from the LED lights to LOAD terminal on the motion detector. When the motion detector is activated, the LED light strip should turn on.
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The strip light requires an LED driver with 110 V in and 12 V out, which is purchased separately. That's the best I can tell you.
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Honestly, I don't know the answer to your inquiry. I used the transformer to power low voltage landscape lights and it works famously. As for LED strips......I haven't a clue. Very sorry.
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Once the strip has been cut, it is no longer attached to the power so it will not light. You will need to re-splice it to the strip that is connected to the power adapter.
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I'll ask my husband (not here right now), but my thought is that if the transformer dies, do you really want it hard wired? That's what happened with our previous lights. The lights were fine but the transformer died.
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Below is a link to their web site. Transformer is 24 volt and is ordered separately. You need a splitter two connect strips together and you can only have two 36" strips per transformer. I run 4 strips so two transformers. http://www.current-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/Pro-Led-Strip-Lights-SW-Sizing-Guide.pdf
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This unit comes with a transformer. The light plugs to the transformer and to a 110 outlet. Did your light come with it? Your picture does not show it. Maybe they forgot to send it with your light.
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D. Mei's answer is correct. I have mine working with an external (plug-in) power supply. I bought an item on Amazon called a 24 volt transformer (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VMVDTA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and took a wire off another old transformer (from an old wireless router - just one I had laying around but no longer needed) - stripped the ends of the wires - fed one end into the t-state and connected the other end to the 24v adaater. It was pretty simple and has been working for 6 months now. I came back to buy another for our separate in law suite. Note: in some states there are rebate programs. I got $100 from the state of GA for installing this $200 unit. I love the thing. D. Mei's answer is correct. I have mine working with an external (plug-in) power supply. I bought an item on Amazon called a 24 volt transformer (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VMVDTA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and took a wire off another old transformer (from an old wireless router - just one I had laying around but no longer needed) - stripped the ends of the wires - fed one end into the t-state and connected the other end to the 24v adaater. It was pretty simple and has been working for 6 months now. I came back to buy another for our separate in law... » Read More D. Mei's answer is correct. I have mine working with an external (plug-in) power supply. I bought an item on Amazon called a 24 volt transformer (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VMVDTA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and took a wire off another old transformer (from an old wireless router - just one I had laying around but no longer needed) - stripped the ends of the wires - fed one end into the t-state and connected the other end to the 24v adaater. It was pretty simple and has been working for 6 months now. I came back to buy another for our separate in law suite. Note: in some states there are rebate programs. I got $100 from the state of GA for installing this $200 unit. I love the thing. « Show Less
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I'm wondering the same thing. It does NOT power my LED strip, and I'm wondering what's wrong.
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You can't have 2 strips coming into the same adapter; not as far as I know without doing some wiring. I could be wrong tho :) However, the adapter is plenty powerful enough to run both your strips. I believe its made to power a little over a 16' strip of LEDs. I used one on a bookcase and it was fine. The only thing I had to do though, was cut the LED strip when I got to the corners and use a special connector you can buy on Amazon too, but I didnt have to worry about going an opposite direction like you are. I would say you'll maybe have to solder the wires or the strip together close to the outlet. You can't have 2 strips coming into the same adapter; not as far as I know without doing some wiring. I could be wrong tho :) However, the adapter is plenty powerful enough to run both your strips. I believe its made to power a little over a 16' strip of LEDs. I used one on a bookcase and it was fine. The only thing I had to do though, was cut the LED strip when I got to the corners and use a special connector you can buy on Amazon too, but I didnt have to worry about going an opposite direction like you are. I would say you'll maybe have to solder the wires or the strip together close to... » Read More You can't have 2 strips coming into the same adapter; not as far as I know without doing some wiring. I could be wrong tho :) However, the adapter is plenty powerful enough to run both your strips. I believe its made to power a little over a 16' strip of LEDs. I used one on a bookcase and it was fine. The only thing I had to do though, was cut the LED strip when I got to the corners and use a special connector you can buy on Amazon too, but I didnt have to worry about going an opposite direction like you are. I would say you'll maybe have to solder the wires or the strip together close to the outlet. « Show Less
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No. The remote is connected to the ac adapter. I have 4 strips connected to I adapter with 1 remote and it works fine. If I have the lights at full brightness the transformer gets pretty warm but I never keep them on high for very long.
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You need to run power from a dc transformer to the light using a special cable. here is a kit for example LEDwholesalers Linkable Low Profile LED Rigid Strip and Power Supply for Display Case and Under Cabinet Lighting, 24-Inch, Warm White, 1988WW+1989PWR+3227
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I see no reason that wouldn't work. One end of the lights have a coax connector that plugs into a standard 12V adapter. The other end has two wires for connecting to another string. The second string would require removing the connector and connecting the wires to the first string. Each string will take about 20W so you have plenty of power for up to 10 strings. I would recommend soldering the wires, but that is not absolutely necessary if you make a good connection. One question - does that transformer put out AC or DC? The lights require DC.
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It's a bit late to answer this but I had that problem too. I plugged the wrong end of the strip into the wire that comes out of the control module. try unplugging the strip from the wire and plugging in the wire to the other end of the LED strip. fixed it for me.
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Yes, the LED tape is alway "hard wired" to the transformer. You will need to purchase either a plug in transformer or a "hard wire" one. You could always cut the plug off the "plug in" transformer and "hard wire" it. Consult an Electrician that is familiar with "low voltage" lighting.
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The power supply takes 100-240v AC , and converts to the needed 12-40v DC. There is a typical looking 2.5mm power tip and power receiver to disconnect the light from the power supply. The connection plugs together, and there is a plastic threaded nut that holds the connection tight so you don't need to worry about it coming loose later. The power supply looks to be PWM (pulse width modulated), based on the flicker you see when viewing the light output in slow motion from 240fps video. You don't notice the flicker with your eyes though.
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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.