well ye im using constant current driverIf you're using a constant current driver, no. It will automatically compensate.
If you're using a constant voltage driver, then yes. It's going to be an issue...and a pretty big one.
You shouldn't, no. But it can still cause issues over a distance that far, namely heat. If it has to jack up the power too much, it can actually melt the wiring. You would be better served to use a very heavy extension cord (at least 12 gauge) and locate the driver closer to the fixture.well ye im using constant current driver
so i will not have losses from the driver?
He already has. Read. He's using a constant current driver. It automatically adjust current to compensate for any distance. If you have absolutely no clue what you're talking about, don't post.The wire loss will be less due to the higher voltage used in CC, but there will still be some loss. The driver loss is a separate issue, but is about the same for a CC or CV/CC driver of the same output. Please give all the details about driver, what you are driving and how hard, then I can throw some numbers at you.
its about 5-7 metters or 19 footYou shouldn't, no. But it can still cause issues over a distance that far, namely heat. If it has to jack up the power too much, it can actually melt the wiring. You would be better served to use a very heavy extension cord (at least 12 gauge) and locate the driver closer to the fixture.
im powering 2 qb 288 with 185-1400Wow dude, just trying to help same as you. He's going to have losses and I can tell exactly how much if I get the details. I guess you're more interested in a grobro answer while I'd like to persue a more scientific approach. No clue what I'm talking about? Not so much.
You're not helping if you're not paying attention. You're causing confusion. He's already said what he's using. If you're clueless about what it is, as you obviously are, stop posting. It's that fucking simple.Wow dude, just trying to help same as you.
You'll be fine then. I wouldn't worry about it.its about 5-7 metters or 19 foot
its 185-1400 driver
how long it would be problem?You'll be fine then. I wouldn't worry about it.
and with 5m?Ok, for 10m distance and at maximum driver voltage (143V) your wires will drop voltage by:
.10% for 12ga
.16% for 14ga
.26% for 16ga
.41% for 16ga
So worst case you lose less than 1W to the 18ga wires. This is why you want to use the CC driver for remote ballast applications.
There are online DC wire loss calculators...hi guys do you think it will be a problem if i put a 10 meters long wire from led to driver
is there any losses?
Not sure why you gotta be like that, but I'm sure it's not helping.You're not helping if you're not paying attention. You're causing confusion. He's already said what he's using. If you're clueless about what it is, as you obviously are, stop posting. It's that fucking simple.