Can this led strip be connected to a Malibu lights type outdoor power cable and controller?
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The LED lights require a DC voltage. Most Malibu light transformers supply AC voltage. But because LEDs act as diodes, it is possible the LED strip lights would work IF the voltage (must be 12V) is correct. You could cutoff a section to try it. You could also add a rectifier to convert the AC to DC.
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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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This strip is powered by a 12 volts DC converter, so as long as your power supply has an output of 12vdc then I would not hesitate hooking them up. This is a very versatile set of lights. Have fun with them.
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Hitlights makes an accessory for this purpose. Check out "HitLights LED PCB Connector-2 Conductor, 4pcs, Strip to Strip, Any Angel Turn, For monochrome LED strip". It is available on Amazon.
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yes..but you it may require a higher wattage power supply because you will draw twice the current.each strip draws 72 watts minimum so 2 strips require a 150 watt power supply. if used outdoors the power supply must be waterproof or it will not last long.
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No, they only have enough power to flash led lights. Hooking them to halogens will burn the controller up.
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Yes, but the unit will only control 11watts worth of LED strips. Also you have to figure that load on your supply. Doing the math you can drive around 9A with this controller. But that is at almost 100% of it rating and that is not advised. I would only run it at 50-60% of it rating. So 5-6A Now you just need to find out how many Amps or watts each string draws.
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Yes. I have my entire outdoor lighting system setup using Torchstar 4w LEDs. Amazing brightness for such little power consumption.
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You should definitely check the recommendation of the manufacturer of the LEDs. Most recommend parralel not series connection due to voltage and current limitations of the strips.
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Assuming that your LED strips are 12V, this is simple. Connect the LED light strip Red to V+ and Black to V-. You will still need to connect a power cord to the power supply. The simplest way to proceed is to buy a short 3 wire extension cord and cut off the receptacle end. Fasten the Black wire to "L", the White wire to "N" and the Green Wire to Ground (sometimes shown as a dashed arrow). If your extension cord wire colors are Blue Brown and Yellow/Green, Connect the Brown wire to "L", Blue to "N" and Yellow/Green to Ground.
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Yes, same as Malibu or automotive lamps and must be 12 volts for proper lighting. Will work at slightly less than 12 volts, but would not recommend. Last for ever in out door lighting.
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I used the connectors and the driver below and used wire nuts to join the driver to the connectors. Butt splices would work too. HitLights LED PCB Strip to Strip Connector, 2 Conductor, Any Angle Turn, For SMD3528 LED Strip Lights (4 Pcs Pack) Sold by: JACKYLED ( US Seller = Fastest Shipping UPS Fedex USPS) Ledwholesalers 30 Watt LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer 120 to 12 Volt DC Output, 3207 Sold by: LEDwholesalers $14.25 $7.35
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I think so.i use d the controller to connect 2 rolls of led light 16 feet. More roll u need more ampHope i answer ur question
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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.
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These lights are low voltage led lights. I have them linked to the same 12V transformer that powers my exterior landscaping lights "malibu lights".
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You will need to cut the DC connectors and strip the wires on both the power supply and the LED strip in order to use this remote dimmer. another option is to buy the "ABI Inline RF Remote Control Dimmer Switch for LED Strip Light" that has proper connectors on both ends.
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Don't know. I have 1 controlling LEDs around my RV. Its outside and has worked well so far.
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yes they can, but you wold have to put the ends together though. Since where the cable is plugged to the strip is a black plastic with no led
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Only if the light strips aren't connectable. A lot of LED lights can be connected easily as they have built in adaptors. If they lack these adaptors, then you would have to have three of these power units.