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Quoted from GRUMPY:The spliter you showed can safely run @ 18 inches of 5050 LEDs or @ 30 leds total. Anything more is not safe unless you run another P/S sized for the number of LEDs that want to run.
I'm running a 12v led 5050 strip for under cab lighting off my 12 connection plug to the right of the coin door (stern, non spike) probably around 10-12 ft. Is that not safe? Thought the led strips used very little power??
Quoted from GRUMPY:Each led uses very little current but 12 feet (225 leds) uses quite a bit of current. Are they flashing or on steady it makes a big difference. If it were me I would use power supply pluged into the service outlet, but I rather be safe than sorry.
They fade in and out. The problem with using the service outlet or power to the service outlet is its always hot, so I have to plug and unplug them all the time. I didn't use a splitter and wired directly to the ground and 12v wires going to the plug. I also have them on a 12v mini controller
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