I have a room that will require 5 16.4 ft strips to light. I want to run the entire room off 1 remote, so what all will I need to purchase to do this
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If you're looking to simply CONTROL multiple strips with one remote without the strips being powered by the same AC outlet, heck it can be done. I have three strips in their own window in one room, and I turn them all on/off with one remote. Each strip is plugged into its own AC outlet, and as long as the eye of the control box is in range or isnt blocked, one remote can control them all at the same time. Was that the question? =o)
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If you run more than one strip I believe you need to connect the strips with a inline trans former you can go on you tube to check it out I believe you can buy some in a pack for few bucks I hope this help you
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I would get a led dimmer (wireless)and connect it in the line so u can control the entire lights with that dimmer.
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I would buy a 32.4 strip or get a higher amp power brick to solve your problem.
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You can't run 5 strips in series, the power brick, or dc converter will not supply that many leds with adequate power. The most that might work together would be two of these strips. Voltage drop becomes an issue with any more than that which could create an electrical hazard. Like another person suggested, go to a lighting professional if your looking to light up a very long run.
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I would say to go to a box store or specialty lighting retailer. We had purchased these to use basically as you describe for a trade show exhibit. Once we cut the strips and connectors to wire them together they were terrible. We had all kinds of problems getting them to work and continue working. Also, I'm not sure what kind of a room you're trying to light, but these heat up A LOT. They got so hot that they melted their own glue and would not stay affixed to the beams we had them on.We ended up purchasing them directly from a lighting vendor. They were more expensive but they worked the way we wanted them to on the first try and they didn't get so hot that we had to worry they'd catch on fire! I would say to go to a box store or specialty lighting retailer. We had purchased these to use basically as you describe for a trade show exhibit. Once we cut the strips and connectors to wire them together they were terrible. We had all kinds of problems getting them to work and continue working. Also, I'm not sure what kind of a room you're trying to light, but these heat up A LOT. They got so hot that they melted their own glue and would not stay affixed to the beams we had them on.We ended up purchasing them directly from a lighting vendor. They were more expensive but they worked... » Read More I would say to go to a box store or specialty lighting retailer. We had purchased these to use basically as you describe for a trade show exhibit. Once we cut the strips and connectors to wire them together they were terrible. We had all kinds of problems getting them to work and continue working. Also, I'm not sure what kind of a room you're trying to light, but these heat up A LOT. They got so hot that they melted their own glue and would not stay affixed to the beams we had them on.We ended up purchasing them directly from a lighting vendor. They were more expensive but they worked the way we wanted them to on the first try and they didn't get so hot that we had to worry they'd catch on fire! « Show Less
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All of the light strips came with a coupling on both ends of the strips. This means that you can simply daisy chain them together and control them with one remote straight out of the package. Very simple, very easy, no extra equipment required.
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find yourself a computer power supply tap into the 12 volt and away you go.
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I have three lights within one foot and one remote can operate all three lights in the same time if the remote is within 4 ft distance. The remote seems to be very directional as sometimes only one of the lights is operated and sometimes none of the lights work. It seems that after powering off from the wall switch they are reset and the remotes can control the lights again. If the lights are set on different modes/colors, if the lights are turned off/on from the remote the settings are saved and each light will turn on with the same mode/color as it was before it was turned off. If the lights are turned off from the wall switch, the lights go back to the default, flash changing through all the colors. I have three lights within one foot and one remote can operate all three lights in the same time if the remote is within 4 ft distance. The remote seems to be very directional as sometimes only one of the lights is operated and sometimes none of the lights work. It seems that after powering off from the wall switch they are reset and the remotes can control the lights again. If the lights are set on different modes/colors, if the lights are turned off/on from the remote the settings are saved and each light will turn on with the same mode/color as it was before it was turned off. If the... » Read More I have three lights within one foot and one remote can operate all three lights in the same time if the remote is within 4 ft distance. The remote seems to be very directional as sometimes only one of the lights is operated and sometimes none of the lights work. It seems that after powering off from the wall switch they are reset and the remotes can control the lights again. If the lights are set on different modes/colors, if the lights are turned off/on from the remote the settings are saved and each light will turn on with the same mode/color as it was before it was turned off. If the lights are turned off from the wall switch, the lights go back to the default, flash changing through all the colors. « Show Less
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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!
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The specifications for the 5Meter LED light strip states each requires 12V and 24 Watts, this means that each 5 meter array draws 2 Amps. The specs also state that each strip must be wired separately not in series, because the internal printed wiring cannot handle more current than each strip requires. This means each strip would require a separate wire running back to the supply if you want to use a single power supply (transformer). If you were going to use a single power source you should select one that will supply the 24 watts for each or the two and a half strips you plan to use. The total would be 24 X 2.5 = 60Watt, to add a safety factor I'd just use a 100W supply and a dimmer of an equal size. The hook up wires can be 24 guage wires, red and black are the standard colors and Amazon sells 50 foot rolls fairly cheaply. One set of wires will be needed from the power supply to the dimmer and then a separate wire from the dimmer to each of the light strips. I have not had any problems with the light strips, I left the lamps rolled up on the spool to increase the heating, ran the strips at 15V to increase the stress even further and let them run for over a month, no failures in any of the sets I've used. I cut the strips to the lengths needed and converted many of the Light in my RV. The power draw for the lights was reduced by two thirds, not bad when your camping on battery power. Well have fun, practice up on your soldering, the contacts are small, but doable, Good Luck, Have Fun
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each light will come with a remote that will work both lights. All you need is one to turn them both on. I have the same set up at my home. Enjoy.
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Sounds like you need an RGB controller. Take a look around amazon to see what works for you. Something like this eTopxizu 44Key IR Remote Controller for 5050 3528 RGB LED Light Strip
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for the remotes to work you must have the light facing you. remote works up to about 30ft. if you have more than one light close to each other the remote may change both at the same time. jlboutdoors
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You will need a low voltage lighting transformer (http://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-ML44T-Voltage-Lighting-Transformer/dp/B0002YTPLY/ref=pd_sim_hi_31?ie=UTF8&refRID=0K2K0MVT28WZ7426ZJ1K) and cable (http://www.amazon.com/Paradise-GL22131-Voltage-50-Foot-Landscape/dp/B00378K8WC/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_text_y) Links provided are only examples. If you plan to add more lights around your house, get a transformer large enough to handle them. Also, cable comes in different guages and should be selected to handle all the power the transformer is rated for.
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I don't see why not the remote more so controls everything light wise, just make sure your getting the one that comes with everything
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yes if it 5 amp or more you will be-able to run 4 light strips just on a 5 amp the more amps you run the more light strips you can run because they pull about 2.2 amps per strand and the remote has its own battery that power right there is the same one i use a my bar and i have 8 strands on it with no problems so yes i say use it
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I cannot give you a solid answer on that, but Im pretty sure if you bout two strips, one remote would work on both.
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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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With a higher wattage power supply you could connect all 5 strips to one power supply but you would still overload the control driver that changes the colors.. I have used these in many kitchens that I have wired.. One strip over the cabinets, one under the toe kick, and another for under the upper cabinets (for task lighting) I think I have went up to 32 feet on a transformer and they are still working correctly after 1 1/2 years.
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I have one set of cabinets that is 60 inches long (5Ft) and I use 4 of the 8" strips to light that area and it is more than sufficient. That would indicate that the ten strips provided would easily light your 12Ft. You get 85 inches of light strips in this kit than figure approximately 2 inches between strips with the short connectors ( order enough of these) . Unless you are performing surgical procedures this should be plenty of light on high setting. You can always order them individually from this vendor should you want to expand the lighted area. That is one of the real nice things about this system...flexibility!!
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I use one remote to control two separate strings under my kitchen cabinets. you can turn on one or both, proximity of the receivers will determine if all go on at the same time or you will have to aim at each controller so only one lights at a time.
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Hello my friend Yanninski, Yes, 1 remote can control 10pcs or more than 10pcs of these lights simultaneously on condition that the lights are within 3 meters to the remote. I noticed that you also want to know the power supply info. As for the power supply, if you install this light under water, then a waterproof transformer is need. If not soaked into water, then an ordinary 12v low voltage transformer or your standard 12V garden supply is OK. Any further question, you're more than welcome to contact Lemonbest freely at any time. We are always here for help. Nice day. Lemonbest
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sorry i'm late to respond but all you need is the one strip in the back about a 1/4 of the way down your not lighting a walkway your just taking the strain off your eye's that happen's when you watch in the dark you still get that dark room felling though