chowell Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 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 Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 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 Posted November 3, 2013 Posted November 3, 2013 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 Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) 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 Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) duplicate post Edited November 4, 2013 by edvas69
chowell Posted November 4, 2013 Author Posted November 4, 2013 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
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