Has anyone connected multiple strips? I need about 20ft of coverage.
1439596
The issue is voltage drop and current carrying capacity of the strip, not the power supply (although the power supply obviously needs to be big enough too). You could probably get away with a 20ft run as long as had sufficient current form the supply. I also would plan to only use a supply at 80% of its rated capacity. Most of the low cost ones you see here and other places are not really built to handle 100% duty cycle at their rated output. They'll kill themselves with heat buildup and other issues.
1439597
I have connected two and it works fine. Any more than that and you need a booster, so you would be fine
1439598
I've had as many as 4 strips connected together with one power supply with no issues. The power supply has a limit of how much power it can supply based on the amount of amps each strip needs, do the math (using specs), and plan accordingly.
31376
Yes , you have to have enough amperage goin to it though . Connecting the two strips is easy enough as they sell connectors for exactly that . Be warned the remote control units that are being sold are a little vague . It was a bit of a guessing game getting the wiring hooked up right but once done it looks incredibly nice :-) &lt;{ under counter installation for me }.
1477472
You would need 10 of these strips to do that. The power supply that comes with the kit can only handle one strip. Unless you buy 10 of these, then you need to provide an outlet that can handle all ten connections. I recommend buying the strips by itself and getting a power supply and remote unit to change colors separately. You will need to buy a power supply that can supply 50 amps while maintaining a minimum of 12 volts. This means you need a supply that can handle 600 watts. Search amazon using those three values, 12V 50amps or 600 Watts and you should find a power supply that can handle three of those strips. You can always have multiple power supplies. 5 strips on 12V, 300Watts supply each.
1788764
No. You cannot hook up multiple sets. Although if you purchase the one with 20 pieces, it should be more than good. You pretty much daisy chain the lights. It specificially says no more than 20 strips per box.
1751847
My only concern would be the weather proofing of the strips, the power adapter is similar to a laptop charger so if there is any possibility water could get to that or into any of the many connectors, i have no idea what would happen, but as long as rain or snow or sun is unable to get to the strip or the power cords i would think you would be fine. also the commercial grade strips are the same thing but can go up to 80' (40 strips) with one power box as the residential can only go 20'(10 strips) per power box.
1848699
I run two 16-1/2 foot (5 meter), 24 watt, strips with no problem. I'm no expert, but the 5 meter strips seem to be rated from 24 to 72 watts. Guess that you would have to check the watt rating and do the arithmetic.
1967788
It depends on how strong your signal is. In my case I have a booster on my TV and run a cable for 100' feet for my other TV. With one booster. I have a some what of strong signal. It works but I decided put another booster and It work great. Try one you can always buy another.
2064691
Without knowing the specs of your strip lights, I can't answer your question. I can say this, though. If you use the rgb strip lights typically available on amazon, you can't string two 5 meter strips end to end. The current load through the first strip will cause the thin flexible copper conductors to overheat. Also, you'll experience significant voltage drop through the strips, and the far end will be noticeably dimmer than the supply end. If you need a continuous run of 4 5 meter strips, use a data repeater between each strip.. In that case, you would need 3 of these units. Hope that helps!
34356
You can use these: http://www.amazon.com/20pcs-Connectors-Strip-Lights-Insert/dp/B008LR35VK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1388815501&sr;=8-1&keywords;=led+pins+connectors but there may be a limit as to how many feet you can connect. From what I have researched it should work. I thought I read somewhere there was some limit as to the length. Only $1.99 for 10 of them.
647282
Yes, Chris you can. I was using a One Touch before. Same strips work for 3 or 4 different meters.
1979215
No, not by just connecting one strip to another. Anything beyond 2 5meter strips will be to far from the power source. That amount of length would probably require a data repeater for every 10meters of light strips.
1360005
yes, but if i were you i would not have them over 20 ft apart. i tried 40 ft and had problems staying on line the best thing is to run a cable. regard hosea
1895422
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
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....
204997
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.
1167336
Yeah just like the previous response, you can run multiple strips on one dc adaptor.
2262634
Try to add 19 Ft of regular wire, see if it works. You have nothing to lose...