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 Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:46 am Post subject: 5 Meter LED String Info |
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Friends,
Last month I ordered a 5 meter string of white LEDs ($9.25), a power pack/dimmer unit ($2.97) and a pack of 4 extra connectors ($6.50) on Amazon. Needless to say, they shipped from China and they took about 2 1/2 weeks to arrive here. The LED string is supposed to be weatherproof and it has an adhesive backing with peel-off cover/protector. One end is provided with red/black pigtails for connection to the power pack/dimmer:
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The string may be cut to length every three LEDs. You can see the scissor symbols where cutting is permitted. Also available are connectors to attach to the end of the cut-off section of string to allow them to be used. I have a pack of those connectors on order but they have not arrived yet.
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The connection to the power pack/dimmer is simple and I connected the power pack to my power supply for testing. The power pack/dimmer is for use with 12v-28v DC. I set my power supply to 12v to check it out. With the power pack/dimmer set to minimum power there was a surprising output of light with a current draw of 0.1A.
[img]cid:C86145EA-4747-4C2B-B3D3-14592AEA7C56[/img]
With the dimmer turned to max brightness the light output was impressive and only 1.5A of current draw.
[img]cid:3624743C-5A0D-4E14-B0BA-CC399BEA0C32[/img]
My initial plans for the string were to backlight the fuel sight gage which I believe will work quite well. But that will only take about 1 - 1.5 meters of string. I’m thinking about running the remainder inside the center tunnel of the Europa for lighting when I’m working inside there. I think my biggest problem will be mounting that funky, big power pack/dimmer in an unobtrusive location.
These LED strings are available in single color red, green or blue sets as well as white. They are also available in multi-color LED’s with programmable power supply to do visually interesting things with the string. I haven’t gotten up the courage to tackle the multi-color string yet. And the prices are very affordable for the tinkerer.
The mind boggles at the potential interior and exterior uses of these lights!
Blue skies & tailwinds,Bob BorgerEuropa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP3705 Lynchburg Dr.Corinth, TX 76208-5331Cel: 817-992-1117rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)
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| Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:03 pm Post subject: 5 Meter LED String Info |
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Bob
I had a string of these led lights to light up an awning on a caravan. I didn't use a power pack just connected them to the 12v battery they worked fine and very bright.
Kevin Challis
On 15 Dec 2013, at 19:46, Robert Borger <rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)> wrote:
[quote]Friends,
Last month I ordered a 5 meter string of white LEDs ($9.25), a power pack/dimmer unit ($2.97) and a pack of 4 extra connectors ($6.50) on Amazon. Needless to say, they shipped from China and they took about 2 1/2 weeks to arrive here. The LED string is supposed to be weatherproof and it has an adhesive backing with peel-off cover/protector. One end is provided with red/black pigtails for connection to the power pack/dimmer:
<IMG_7139sm.jpg>
The string may be cut to length every three LEDs. You can see the scissor symbols where cutting is permitted. Also available are connectors to attach to the end of the cut-off section of string to allow them to be used. I have a pack of those connectors on order but they have not arrived yet.
<IMG_7138sm.jpg>
The connection to the power pack/dimmer is simple and I connected the power pack to my power supply for testing. The power pack/dimmer is for use with 12v-28v DC. I set my power supply to 12v to check it out. With the power pack/dimmer set to minimum power there was a surprising output of light with a current draw of 0.1A.
<IMG_7135sm.jpg>
With the dimmer turned to max brightness the light output was impressive and only 1.5A of current draw.
<IMG_7137sm.jpg>
My initial plans for the string were to backlight the fuel sight gage which I believe will work quite well. But that will only take about 1 - 1.5 meters of string. I’m thinking about running the remainder inside the center tunnel of the Europa for lighting when I’m working inside there. I think my biggest problem will be mounting that funky, big power pack/dimmer in an unobtrusive location.
These LED strings are available in single color red, green or blue sets as well as white. They are also available in multi-color LED’s with programmable power supply to do visually interesting things with the string. I haven’t gotten up the courage to tackle the multi-color string yet. And the prices are very affordable for the tinkerer.
The mind boggles at the potential interior and exterior uses of these lights!
Blue skies & tailwinds,Bob BorgerEuropa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP3705 Lynchburg Dr.Corinth, TX 76208-5331Cel: 817-992-1117rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)
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