ShortysLandscaping Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 So what gauge is this wire? http://www.actionlighting.com/item-detail.asp?ID=2385&MainCategory=Holiday%20Closeout&Sub=HolidayCloseout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Use LED's and then you won't have to worry about all this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswinder Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 JBullard wrote: ShortysLandscaping wrote: K now the next question is How long is the longest cord run you could do with LED dimmable C9's?each bulb is .96 watts.We told you where, now you do the math.comment deleted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulXmas Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 JBullard wrote: ShortysLandscaping wrote: K now the next question is How long is the longest cord run you could do with LED dimmable C9's?each bulb is .96 watts.We told you where, now you do the math.916 bulbs to stay under the 8 AMP per channel LED rated at 0.96 watts each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardShank Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 ShortysLandscaping wrote: So what gauge is this wire? http://www.actionlighting.com/item-detail.asp?ID=2385&MainCategory=Holiday%20Closeout&Sub=HolidayCloseoutIt tells you the rating on the website.Features:[*]SPT1 Insulated Wire [*]7 Amp Rated and Wire [*]Maximum Safe Run Length [*]170Ft w/7Watt bulbs=6.9 AMP [*]119Feet w/10 Watt bulbs=6.96 AMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgardner518 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Dave H1 wrote: I am assuming that you want the dimmable C-9s. In order to get your best deal you better not wait till the summer. The two vendors I utilized isCreative Display http://www.creativedisplays.com/SiteResources/Data/Templates/templatea.asp?docid=514&DocName=HomeLED Holiday Lightinghttp://www.ledholidaylighting.com/They both run early sales commencing in January and ending in February / early March.Would be wise to get on their e-mail list to be notified of any pending salesYou need to check out:http://lightorama.mywowbb.com/view_topic.php?id=23424&forum_id=81&highlight=LED+Holiday+LightingBefore you spend a penny of your hard earned money, on ledholidaylighting.com! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardShank Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 [align=left]Some reference material:==================================http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm==================================Low-voltage Lighting and Lamp Cords10 Amps18 GaugeExtension Cords13 Amps16 GaugeLight Fixtures, Lamps, Lighting Runs15 Amps14 GaugeReceptacles, 110-volt Air Conditioners, Sump Pumps, Kitchen Appliances20 Amps12 GaugeElectric Clothes Dryers, 220-volt Window Air Conditioners, Built-in Ovens, Electric Water Heaters30 Amps10 GaugeCook Tops45 Amps8 GaugeElectric Furnaces, Large Electric Heaters60 Amps6 GaugeElectric Furnaces, Large Electric Water Heaters, Sub Panels80 Amps4 GaugeService Panels, Sub Panels100 Amps2 GaugeService Entrance150 Amps1/0 GaugeService Entrance200 Amps2/0 Gauge[/align][align=left]==================================Extension Cord Ratings Cord Length | Gauge | Max. Amps 25 ft. 18 10 25 ft. 16 13 25 ft. 14 15 50 ft. 18 5 50 ft. 16 10 50 ft. 14 15 75 ft. 18 5 75 ft. 16 10 75 ft. 14 15 100 ft. 16 5 100 ft. 12 15 125 ft. 16 5 125 ft. 12 15 150 ft. 16 5 150 ft. 12 13 ==================================http://electrical.about.com/od/wiringcircuitry/a/electwiresizes.htm==================================[/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmilkie Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 A FYI, LED holiday lighting has a very bad rep, personal experience. Don't order from them.You order, they take your money, and you get nothing.Check out the BBB on them.Creative Displays is excellent, I like Christmas Lights Etc.(not trying to start another anti-holiday lighting post, just an fyi) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardShank Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 BBB report on their parent company.http://www.bbb.org/minnesota/business-reviews/decoration-contractors-party-convention/seasonal-impressions-in-jordan-mn-96016250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 ShortysLandscaping wrote: Where does everyone buy their LED bulbs from?I have had nothing but good service from http://www.Christmas-LEDs.com/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortysLandscaping Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Now that I have the formula needed I guess my next question is: Does anyone know of any good wholesale suppliers of lights? I have my tax license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortysLandscaping Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Now that I have the formula needed I guess my next question is: Does anyone know of any good wholesale suppliers of lights? I have my tax license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin N Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Billy Gandy wrote: And yes, I also used ohms law: In simple terms - Watts/Volts=AmpsActually...this is Watt's Law. Ohm's Law is: current = voltage/resistance.This is just for clarification purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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