Is it OK to cut off the connectors at the end of the + &amp; - leads? I was going to hook it up to a 16/2 cable with wire nuts &amp; dielectric grease.
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I bought the mating (weatherized) MC4 connectors; not expensive, but the crimp tool is pricey. Of course you can cut off the extant MC4 connectors and splice to any appropriate wire pair. Your chosen 16AWG wire is sufficient for the approx 2.5A max current if you are not going too far, (perhaps 20 ft or less; remember voltage drop is a function of distance). If the cables have shielding ( I think they don't), be certain to prevent a short to the shield where you splice. You can look under the terminal cover to see if they are shielded; I did, but can't remember for sure.
84588
Yes, there are connector leads, but no cables. The leads have a connector for which I could find no mates, so I had to slightly modify to use standard connectors.
1876865
I believe it is jus wire ends that you would have to use butt connectors to attach wire end together with.
975654
It is those thin pieces of metal sticking out to each side. I slide the wire through those little holes then apply the solder. The + & - are a bit confusing. What I have found is ....if the LED is laying flat with the + in the right hand corner near you, then the + terminal is on the side opposite you. If you hook it up backwards.....it just won't work, but no damage. Make sure it is heat sinked with thermal grease......otherwise it will burn itself out in just a couple seconds.
546375
I did not use the connectors. I removed them and wired it direct. Working great!
1341953
Hi hope I can help all my wire was the same color , so to make it easy I just cut and splice them in with butt connectors .
1139580
You may have to re-wire the lead; however, it all comes with the unit. It is just a matter of taking the wire nuts off to change to the new connection... a very easy process.
509735
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
2011981
It looks like they used some corrosive flux when soldering the ends. There was only white powder where the solder should be. I supposes the cable could be cut back and new ends put on. It appeared to be good quality cable.
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I cut the rings of the charger, bought the "Battery Tender 081-0069-6 Ring Terminal Harness with Black Fused 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug" and cut the rings off this too. I then soldered the two together paying attention to the correct polarity. If you can't solder, you can crimp them together. Then you can buy the "Battery Tender 081-0069-4 Alligator Clips with Black 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug" and use that for battery charging. The disconnect will allow you to hook up other things too. If you don't plan on using it for other things, skip the middle wire and just hook up the Alligator Clip wire. Good luck. I cut the rings of the charger, bought the "Battery Tender 081-0069-6 Ring Terminal Harness with Black Fused 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug" and cut the rings off this too. I then soldered the two together paying attention to the correct polarity. If you can't solder, you can crimp them together. Then you can buy the "Battery Tender 081-0069-4 Alligator Clips with Black 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug" and use that for battery charging. The disconnect will allow you to hook up other things too. If you don't plan on using it for other things, skip the middle wire and just hook... » Read More I cut the rings of the charger, bought the "Battery Tender 081-0069-6 Ring Terminal Harness with Black Fused 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug" and cut the rings off this too. I then soldered the two together paying attention to the correct polarity. If you can't solder, you can crimp them together. Then you can buy the "Battery Tender 081-0069-4 Alligator Clips with Black 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug" and use that for battery charging. The disconnect will allow you to hook up other things too. If you don't plan on using it for other things, skip the middle wire and just hook up the Alligator Clip wire. Good luck. « Show Less
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Remove an extra 1/2 inch of jacket after doing the 1/4-1/4 strip with the rotary stripper. Trim the long shielding wires you have now to 1/4 inch. Also an insertion tool is a an absolute must for me. You screw the connector on the end and it gives you much more leverage. You can buy the Jonard FT-6 Flaring and Insertion Tool, 4-1/4" Length on Amazon for $11 - It's worth it even for easy to work with cable.
1979152
On mine, there were two solid colored wires (blue & brown?), and one (yellow) with a stripe. When I opened the back of the light, I found that the striped wire just ended and was not connected to anything. My guess is that they found 3-lead wire cheaper than 2 or 4-lead so that's what we get. The other two solid wires seem to work interchangeably as + or -, so they apparently added circuitry to make them idiot-proof. Short Answer: Striped wire: Not used Other two: Connect to 12V DC
1650932
I did not use the connector.. just cut them off and spliced them into the existing wires.
528336
You can either order male ends online and wire then in or just cut both female connectors off and wire them together. I've done it both ways
685904
I just used a 12v adapter I had lying around. I cut the end off and used a multimeter to make sure the polarity was correct and hooked it to the board. Please, do be careful about the where you put the positive and negative. I remember reading on the net that this device won't protect itself from reverse polarity on the dc voltage. Meaning, the circuit board will be ruined.
831657
I didnt cut that wire off. I loosened the faring and unpluged the old one, then I pluged the new one in. I would say yes. I would just splice the new one to the old wire. Jerry
868163
No. You strip the wire and put it in the connector. Just like if you were connecting a sub woofer to an amp in a car stereo. Hope this helps.