eurbani Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Just checking to make sure that I am doing this correctly: 1) Jump the neutrals from one side to the other. (Seems straight forward.)2) Jump the hot from Jumper to Jumper. (Just making sure it is NOT from jumper to input).3) No need to jump the grounds as the strain relief will transfer the ground from side to side. (Right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Actually, the ground wires are pretty much dunsels when they're attached to a plastic enclosure. Edited September 9, 2014 by George Simmons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyD Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Actually, the ground wires are pretty much dunsels when they're attached to a plastic enclosure. Is that a Star Trek reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Actually, the ground wires are pretty much dunsels when they're attached to a plastic enclosure.But they do bring the ground from the input "dandles" to the output "dangles". I guess my question is: does the strain relief do that? And now that I think about it, it is kind of ridiculous since none of my lights have the need for grounded outlets. Actually, the ground wires are pretty much dunsels when they're attached to a plastic enclosure.But they do bring the ground from the input "dandles" to the output "dangles". I guess my question is: does the strain relief do that? And now that I think about it, it is kind of ridiculous since none of my lights have the need for grounded outlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Simmons Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Is that a Star Trek reference? Ahh... nice to find fellow Trekkers. TOS. James T. Kirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portcity_gt Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 So the hot goes from "jumper" to "jumper"? I figured it would be better to go from jumper to input so it would use the fuse on that side as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 So the hot goes from "jumper" to "jumper"? I figured it would be better to go from jumper to input so it would use the fuse on that side as well.I thought about that, but I wonder if two fuses in series reduces or increases the protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portcity_gt Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 It shouldnt change the amp rating, I just figure two fuses are better than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandalen Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Unless the fuses are in parallel there is no significant advantage or disadvantage to having two fuses in series. In 'theory' they should both blow at the same time.However, in an ideal world two fuses in theory would compensate for one fuse being slow to blow when it should blow, and vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hell I have seen fuses in a factory setting blow the first one at say 30 amps and the 100 amp back up stream as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 You need to install it in a metal cabinet. It dissipates the heat. If you run 30 amps in plastic, it will get too hot, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurbani Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 You need to install it in a metal cabinet. It dissipates the heat. If you run 30 amps in plastic, it will get too hot, IMO.But all ctb16pc are in plastic and rated at 30amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTechLights Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Dale - he wants to go FROM 30amp to 15amp! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Dale - he wants to go FROM 30amp to 15amp!That settles it. I shall not respond to a post on my phone ...dyslexia kicked in and I reversed the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm confused. Why in the world are you wanting to downsize a controller? Doing this hobby since 2005 and this is the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm confused. Why in the world are you wanting to downsize a controller? Doing this hobby since 2005 and this is the first. Lower electrical needs on the controller, and don't want to deal with the extra cord. (Just a guess.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOR Staff Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 You know, the easiest (and fastest/most reversible way) would be to buy a triple tap. Sure, you still have that extra cord hanging out, but you won't have to do any crimping/wiring, and a quick unplug and it's back to 30A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Mike,I use those triple taps on all my controllers anyways. Saves on outlet strips when you have 6 controllers to plug in. Maybe the OP will give us a clue as to why he's trying to reverse amps/power because I'm sure not seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portcity_gt Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I converted all my controllers to single input because im all led and wont be anywhere near 30 amps. So now instead of having to have 10 outlets in the front yard I only need 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I converted all my controllers to single input because im all led and wont be anywhere near 30 amps. So now instead of having to have 10 outlets in the front yard I only need 5.I've done it to all my controllers that are for arches, candy canes, and snowflake trails. No need to have them double corded and imho, me being me it was just better to convert them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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