How much power required for 12 CCR's?

[chowell]

I am placing a 12 CCR matrix on my roof.  I am looking in the manual but cannot decipher what the actual power consumption is of the CCR controller/power adapter.  I am wondering if I can plug them all in to two power strips and then run two extension cords to power rather than twelve individual cords.  Does anyone know how much power is consumed per unit?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Corey

[steve synek]

I don't know the answer, but I run all 12 of mine on a single cord.  The power use is low, and I know I never run them all full on white at one time.

 

 

Steve

[LightsinMaine]

Try a Kilawatt reader, set them to all white and that's the max draw you'll see from each on your 120v line.

[edvas69]

Mathematically this works out to be

 

20ma per LED controlled section per colour,  so 60mA per section when white

 

60mA x 50 individually controlled sections = 3 amps

 

3 amps x 12 strips = 36 amps at 12vdc

 

so 36 amps at 110v  will equal just under 4 amps

Edited November 4, 2013 by edvas69

[edvas69]

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Edited November 4, 2013 by edvas69

[chowell]

Thanks guys!  I figured it had to be low and that was a similar calculation I got from what I do know.  I just didn't want to be wrong and have circuits popping.  What would be the best way to plug them up together?  One large power strip?  A made up bank of receps maybe?  I am storing them in a container with a lid, measures approximately 14x10 with plenty of depth. 

 

Corey