How many LED strips can I hook up to a cig lighter adapter for my car? Is it okay to put together 8 strips?
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On my 04 impala I put more than 8 without any problems. These lights use very little power.
1690716
While you get 5 (and the colors are picked by the seller) probably only 1 (maybe 2) will work. 3 of mine didn't work at all and 2 stopped working after a few lights. I do not recommend you buy these lighters based on my experience.
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I see there is a dc plug on mine but not sure if it is ment to be used in a cig lighter in a car I would call the company up and ask them would be best way to find out or go to radio shack or a store like that see if they have any thing like that. sorry i was not able to answer your question. this is a webpage to radio shack not sure if it is what ya need http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=13384949&kw=dc-12v%20adapters&origkw=DC-12V+adapters&sr=1
1974457
Due to the nature of electricity the only difference between having one or 10 is the amperage that the line takes. So to answer the question you can have just one on the line connected to the adapter or you can connect each light separately if you would like to (not really recommended due to the need of wire) just make sure the amperage of the adapter can handle whatever load you put on it. However, the 20 pieces should work on just about any 12v adapter.
535882
Keep in mind each strip draws 3 amps at 12 volts, or 36 watts on full white. You must have enough wattage from your power supply to drive two strips.
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First, you will need to look at the wattage of each of the strips (the 24 inch are 8 watts). That's a fairly long distance and you will want a power supply at least 1 1/2 times the total wattage you'll need. I have 6 24-in strips in a row and find the ones on the end are not as bright as the ones closest to the power supply. You may want to consider putting the power supply in the middle of the string if possible and use a "Y" connector to split the power both directions to shorten the total distance.
2110483
hi, you need 5 dc12v led strip adapter. (principal you need adapter) you can use 7 rolls. 5 adapters and 7 rolls is fine. super great product. i use every night is great.
1682563
Yes you should be able to. The strips interconnect with one another, so one transformer can run multiple strips. I've had several connected linked together--all being powered by only one power pack. I'm certain 8 would be no problem as even elaborate Christmas LED light strings can connect upwards of 13 or more. Hopefully that helps.
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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.
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Hi Williams castillo Is each of your LED strips is 24 watts for every 5m? Then just sum the total and as you can see the led driver is 100 watts from the power output so if you use 4 strips you will be ok (96 watts) and within the range of the driver
910274
Yes just make sure that you get 12v dc LEDs and think you need mor then one repeter each strip is 16 feet long and can draw 72 watts at 12v each
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That would depend on the current draw of the 16ft LED strip. There is a 6 Amp max current draw for this Controller I do believe. Please check this to make sure. If your strip has a rating of say 1 Amp then you should be able to control 6 strips. This is perfect world answer and we don't live in a perfect world. I would start with 2 strips and run the current through a DMM and find out how much current they pull when they are producing White Light at full intensity. Then add 1 strip at a time till you get as high as you can go without going over 6 Amp's.
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About any of the led strip supplies will work for this / these. I use the ones that look like PC lap top supplies. Lighting EVER® Power Adaptor, Transformers, Power Supply For LED Strip, 12V, 3A Max, 36 Watt Max . These are about $10.00 each. You will need about 30watts (<3 Amps) per strip. I have found the supplied controller will drive at least 2 strips pretty well. It is recommended not to use more than 2 strips in series (one plugged into the next.
1167336
Yeah just like the previous response, you can run multiple strips on one dc adaptor.
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They use a proprietary connector, not sure why you would want a different strip though. Even if you managed to get one hooked up it wouldn't work with the controller.EDIT:I read your comments, I think that yes you can because the strip has a spot for another connection at it's end. However I would be wary to try it seeing as how my first HUE melted. Interesting idea though, might try this on my next build..
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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.
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Are you running 3 full standard 16.4ft, 150 led rolls/strips equaling 49.2 feet? Each strip is 3 Amps witch means the power supply must be 12v 9 Amps minimum. If you are over 49.2 feet you might need a stronger power supply or add another amplifier to the run. The amplifier output reads 12A but I've noticed that all diagrams never show more the two strips per amplifier. Good luck