15-12-2016, 08:02 PM
Hi Phil
Be careful if you are considering using other LED strings bought from Supermarkets etc. Synchrolight LED strings appear to have current limiting resistors that allow you to use the AC-DC Converters (approx. 34v DC output when attached to a 24v AC transformer) and run the LEDs at approximately 12mA. Supermarket LEds now all seem to come with electronic transformers and the Resistor(s) only allows for the designed Current reduction required. There's a very good chance you will get SED (smoke effect diode) instead of LED effect. If you decide to use LED strings sourced from another supplier, I'd recommend using a regulated 24v DC supply that can handle the current requirements of your circuits. Hope that helps when you are considering your design.
Regards
Sandy123
Be careful if you are considering using other LED strings bought from Supermarkets etc. Synchrolight LED strings appear to have current limiting resistors that allow you to use the AC-DC Converters (approx. 34v DC output when attached to a 24v AC transformer) and run the LEDs at approximately 12mA. Supermarket LEds now all seem to come with electronic transformers and the Resistor(s) only allows for the designed Current reduction required. There's a very good chance you will get SED (smoke effect diode) instead of LED effect. If you decide to use LED strings sourced from another supplier, I'd recommend using a regulated 24v DC supply that can handle the current requirements of your circuits. Hope that helps when you are considering your design.
Regards
Sandy123