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Direct wire LED strip controller
Posted on 9/17/20 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 9/17/20 at 3:44 pm
I have a small open cabinet area above the kitchen sink, where there was previously a small fixture. I think LED strips would be nice additions here. Post-remodel we have a switch that powers the cable that goes to the cabinet area.
Since I have bare romex run to this nook already, I can’t use the controllers I see everywhere that use receptacle plugs on the 110V side. Are there controllers that just have leads inside to connect my 110v power? I do not have room in this area to hide a junction box, but I can hide a slim LED controller. I’m having trouble finding what I’m looking for. Or can most power supplies be opened up to connect my own cable?? Tia.
Since I have bare romex run to this nook already, I can’t use the controllers I see everywhere that use receptacle plugs on the 110V side. Are there controllers that just have leads inside to connect my 110v power? I do not have room in this area to hide a junction box, but I can hide a slim LED controller. I’m having trouble finding what I’m looking for. Or can most power supplies be opened up to connect my own cable?? Tia.
This post was edited on 9/17/20 at 3:51 pm
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Posted on 9/17/20 at 5:19 pm to turkish
You are going to have to change that from AC to whatever DC current/voltage the LED strip AND controller need. They make in-line buck converters for this purpose.
AC line into buck converter, +/g out to LED controller.
ETA: Here is one that I have used for my 5V LED strips.
Amazon: 100-240VAC to 5V/3A DC Buck Converter
AC line into buck converter, +/g out to LED controller.
ETA: Here is one that I have used for my 5V LED strips.
Amazon: 100-240VAC to 5V/3A DC Buck Converter
This post was edited on 9/17/20 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 9/17/20 at 6:46 pm to turkish
I think just some 12V led strips.
Posted on 9/18/20 at 8:40 pm to turkish
quote:
we have a switch that powers the cable that goes to the cabinet area.
Is it in a single gang box(alone)?
Posted on 9/22/20 at 10:01 am to QuietTiger
Yes, I believe so. Is there something I need to be concerned with?
Posted on 9/22/20 at 2:22 pm to turkish
quote:
Is there something I need to be concerned with?
I don't see any issue at all. Maybe QT was thinking you could hide the transformer in the switch box, but at 6" long and the fact it needs to dissipate heat, I don't think that would be a good idea.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 3:05 pm to mingoswamp
I think WAC Lighting make a switch with the driver built in now.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 7:08 pm to mingoswamp
Thanks. The cabinet space is high enough and deep enough that I can hide an LED driver that’s not too big. Hiding a blue remodel box would be a little tougher.
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