Daryle D Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 This is my first year with RGB Floods and ribbons. I am using the 12VDC 200 Watt power supply units sold by LOR. I'm just wonering how much power they consume when they are powered up but the light are off. I'm thinking of putting them on timers to go on just a few minutes before the show begins but not sure the energy saving is worth it. I shouldn't need to worry about any heat build up as they are well ventilated and outdoors where it will rarely (if ever) be above freezing. Question is, leave power to them or put them on timers? Daryle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Boyd Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I leave mine on. The little bit of heat generated, will keep some moisture at bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I leave mine on all season. For mine, the fan doesn't come on till a demand to power lights comes on. So there is very little power being consumed when the show is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryle D Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks. I'll just leave them on then! Daryle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Leave them on. They are far more likely to fail at powerup than from just sitting there on. I have three 12V power supplies and 3 AC controllers for my year round landscape lighting that are powered up 24x7x365. For Christmas, the 5V power supply for the pixel tree and star, adn the 3 CCPs got powered up last Sunday and will be powered up until sometime in January. The other 5V power supply for the GECE bulbs will power up this weekend and again stay on until January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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