Should I expect that the led strip lights using this driver would take a long time to come on? Why would that happen?
145627
I wouldn't call it a long time. I've had one in the kitchen over a year now and can recall only one time that the leds took about 5 seconds to fire up, more often it's 2 or three seconds and most often it's less than a second. I understand you should size the driver to the job - capable of a little over what's needed. Amazon isn't reminding me the watt rating of this unit but I have about 33 watts worth of led draw on it. IIRC this thing is rated 40 watts. I guess something undesirable would happen if I used a 100 watt driver, like maybe longer delay... or worse?
1372778
Its probably not the diode or bulb, it's probably the driver or power supply. U probably will have to replace the fixture.
1816352
If the light strip has the 4 pin connector on the end then yes it should work no problem. Wen u get it some of the strips have a arrow on the plug and a arrow on the plug comeing from the control box if they do not line up that will b fine because the wires r all in the same order. If u plug the lights in with the controller on and the dont work try fliping the plug over before u start worrying. I have a few strips that the arrows dont line up so ive had that problem
1179403
yes, but we have found these lights to be pretty unreliable...the power supplies fail frequently. We probably change out either the LED module or power supply driver every 6-8 months. When they work they look great.
985873
I ran 3 LED strips using 2 extension cables (PSU --&gt; Controller --&gt; Splitter --&gt; LED Strip --&gt; Extension cable --&gt; LED Strip --&gt; Extension Cable --&gt; LED Strip and it worked fine. Need to ensure you have the correct PSU Wattage for however long your strips are. NOTE: I have read online your maximum strip lengths should be @16.5 feet. However, using splitters allows you to maximize LED strips on one PSU. Just be mindful of the total wattage and do the math right.
405345
No...the led strip requires an RGB Driver (included). This driver input requires a 12VDC source but the input to the Driver requires a 2.1 m X 5.5 m center positive barrel connector, not included. This connector can be purchesed seperatrly, it will have the correct output connector and flying leads that can be connected to your 12VDC source.
1529339
honestly, I had a big rookie mistake... I'd rather get LED strips/driver than this very expensive one... there's a bunch of LED strips online that work with dimmer switch.. Best thing is it's only going to cost you around $30 that has about 600LEDS.....
1887445
I had a similar problem but I thought it was the LED unit that I was using it with. I don't have any other equipment to test it on. I used the command line interface to issue DMX commands and found that if I sent the same one a few times it would eventually take. It was not consistent and I suspect a timing issue that could be corrected in the internal microcontroller. They are programmable so I was going to tweak the settings and try again. The LED unit I purchased is not powerful enough for my application so I never got around to it. It was an older/compatible model related to uDMX units. I got information on them here: http://www.anyma.ch/research/udmx/
85658
BEFORE AMMENDING WIRE...first check to see of the opposite end of the LED strip leads (then end not connected to power source) are touching each other (ie: exposed ends of the red and red/black wires touching) , if they are touching only half the strip lights up. If they are touching, pull them away from each other so there is clear seperation and the entire strip should light up. the positive and negative leads need to be insulated from eachother when making permanent connections otherwise you will run into this problem again.
2187096
Mine does the same thing, it's common with LEDs. They have very little draw and should turn off completely when the car is off.
1564683
I've installed several of these with mixed results...Most have failed completely, and I've tried to return two each that have never been opened without any results...There are better products available for less money...!!!Try Amazon #B004X4O1NG - EVER RF Dimmer of LED Strips, LED Ribbon, LED Lights, Wireless ControlThese are the best buy and I've experienced no failures and in power outages they return to whatever state they were in prior top the outage.Good luck
722105
All should work. Driver is designed for Triac dimming which is worst case scenario for dimmers. CFL/LED might actually work better then ELV dimmer because it has a boost preset so the light always comes on at lowest dim.
1519217
The driver is electronic, not magnetic. Many of the newer dimmers are marked to support LED drivers, so one of those should be fine. Just don't expect incandescent-like dimming quality -- the dimming is not usually linear or consistent from fixture to fixture. Also, the lights tend to do dark at about the 50 percent level, and you may hear some buzzing in the dimmer the fixture or both.
1765937
the whole flashlight is $6 shipped, you just buy a new one... not sure what a "driver" is... you are aware LEDs last over 100,000 hours which is longer than you and I will be alive during sundown.
2076643
The driver in the drop-in most likely was not rated for more than 4.2 volts. You'll need to replace the drop-in or if you're able to just replace the driver with a better one since the original driver usually only provides 1/2 the amperage to fully power the LED.
2212022
No. Don't worry. I am lit most days myself as is the Channel ports LEDs for a couple years now.It been working fine since I installed it. They were lit up then too.
2187101
Its harmless. Depending on how you have your light switches set you may notice there dimly kit while your driving. I kinda like it. They use much less juice, so the current in the line shows up. Your x cuts power to that circuit when the car is off after ten or fifteen min anyway. You can check, they won't be lit