Star Lord Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I like the idea of being able to create my own custom length extension cords. I have two of the 30amp CTB16PC controllers (http://store.lightorama.com/reseadct.html) and just want to confirm with the forum that using the 18AWG SPT1 (http://store.lightorama.com/spwigr5.html) will be safe to use with all my LED mini Christmas lights connected to my 30A CTB16PC. In Houston Texas, only real weather concern would be the rain. Appreciate your feedback. Thanks, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 SPT-1 or 2 you will be good. But like everything else there is always a risk. Always use surge protection and or surge breakers. Also ensure you order the correct ends for your wire size. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lord Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 "Surge protector", as in a GFCI, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 As dibblejr stated, SPT1 wire is great for powering led lights, just don't use it to power the controllers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lord Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Thanks Mr P and JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericm Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Star Lord said: I like the idea of being able to create my own custom length extension cords. I have two of the 30amp CTB16PC controllers (http://store.lightorama.com/reseadct.html) and just want to confirm with the forum that using the 18AWG SPT1 (http://store.lightorama.com/spwigr5.html) will be safe to use with all my LED mini Christmas lights connected to my 30A CTB16PC. In Houston Texas, only real weather concern would be the rain. Appreciate your feedback. Thanks, James James, What part of Houston? I'm in Katy, i have about 30k feet of SPT 1 wire and it works great, never any issues. If you need help with anything message me. Also have a ton of extra SPT1 green wire if you need some I could sell you. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lord Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Hi Eric, just outside of Katy on the east side. I’ll PM you after I’ve figured out what I want to do. Thanks for your reply james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMassey Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Star Lord said: "Surge protector", as in a GFCI, right? No. A surge protector protects the equipment from external voltage spikes. A ground fault interrupt protects people from potential dangerous short circuits. The first is optional, the second should be considered mandatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDucks Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 If you run any 'length' of wire along the ground, in an area prone to lightning storms, a surge protector is a good idea. Induced currents in the mega-amps flowing in the ground. It does not take a direct hit (where nothing will protect it) ?Don't stack surge protectors (plug one into another), Keystone cops effect, neither will end up getting it. (This tip was from the APC users guide) SPT is a 300V insulation wire, others can be 600V. This is not an issue in NORMAL operation. BTW IIRC you are supposed to keep class2 wires (the network) away from class1 unless their insulation is 1KV (this ignores interference issues) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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