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So, that is a big part of the problem. Have been collecting drivers and LEDs from different sources. I now have over 200 drivers and about that many LEDs. Everything from LED strips to fairy lights, to COBs, to downlights. Most of the drivers are dimmable constant current, but there are a few...

Okay, so I am a little further along but still groping for answers. I have some dimmable(0-10) constant current power supplies all supplying various voltages of more than 12vdc. Most of my LEDs are 12vdc. I need to supply power to these LEDs and need to reduce the voltage as such. I have some...

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What type(s) of dimmers can I use with an EagleRise EWP040C1050LED4P power supply please?

After prohibition, there were moonshiners and rum runners that learned to assimilate into society and became wealthy respected members of the community. And of course, there were moonshiners and rum runners who could not or did not want to be part of society and remained hill-jacks with starving...

I was a cop. No, not in the USA, they can't. However, they are legally permitted to lie to you. Yes, they can lie to you but you can't lie to them. Just say no and tell them you know your rights under the fourth amendment. They will try to bully you. Don't let them. Immediately tell them you...

Have heard that adding an aquarium air pump will produce more CO2 and less alcohol???

Think I understand. I have dementia so my skull is a little thick sometimes. I am growing legal (real) tomatoes. Sometimes forget this is a more or less covert forum. I come here because this is where the real experts hang out that are willing to share info (I very much appreciate BTW). Thanks...

What is meant by "This kinda thing"? Just read the rules again and I don't see any rule that excludes or even mentions trading or selling equipment or supplies. I do see dozens of posts where products are endorsed. What if I just give them away? Hate to see them gathering dust.

I have 5 x 175 watt MH bulbs 4 x 250w MH bulbs 15 x 400w HPS bulbs All 24 bulbs are Sylvania. Will trade for reflective film and/or LEDs and/or working HID hoods or fixtures. Thanks, Paul

Never one to disappoint I have a DIYer's dream project for HID. I purchased 6 ballasts (1x400 (HPS), 3x250(MH) and 2x175(MH). There were also several matching bulbs. This was in a sheriff's auction, I apologize to whoever was the victim, however, the last I saw no one was actually apprehended...

So Googleing some #'s printed on the strips I am finding references to direct AC drivers. Here is the first reference document I found: https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/149/FL77905-962516.pdf This and other references I recall lead me to believe these strips were purpose-designed to be used in...

Sorry, my explanation was not clear. Assuming I use 10 strips each consuming 12 watts, the power supply should provide 120 watts of power: 10 volts and 12 amps, or 12 volts and 10 amps, or 24 volts and 5 amps, yes? Just trying to ensure my very basic understanding of watts is correct. The other...

So definitely using the DC power supplies I have. Assuming I can figure out how many lights each supply can power by dividing the output watts of the supply by 12 (the watts the lights are advertised to consume) yes? And assuming the answer is yes to that question, I should be able to wire the...

You wouldn't believe me if I told you half the stuff I have done or been part of. I am very careful actually but you can't always control the uncontrollable. This light fixture will go into a greenhouse I am working on as part of my retirement hobby. I don't have a ton of time left but wouldn't...