What Kind Of Plug For 12Volt Lights....

trt | 12:23 Sat 02nd Jul 2016 | DIY

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The lights are those tiny flat ones on a strip, so do I need a transformer kind of thingy?

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Old_Geezer

I'm unsure there is enough info.
Link to product ?

trt

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They are LED lights on a strip OG, will have to look for a link

Old_Geezer

Hopefully the strip, or the spec, says whether it has the drop down circuitry internally for direct connection to the mains, or not. If not then yes, you'd need a transformer (ac) or a power supply (dc).

The Builder

Google the site LEDHUT and look for 12v transformers (known as drivers.)

Around six or seven pounds each for a 6 watt transformer. Connect the strip in one end and you can connect a cable and ordinary plug at the other end.

trt

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Thank you both. Forgot to say there are only two wires, red & black, so is earth wire not needed?

Old_Geezer

To me that sounds like no earth is needed because you are only connecting 12v.

The Builder

OG's right. Because it's a transformer, it's "separated" extra-low voltage, so no earth needed.

Connect the earth at the plug though. Don't connect it at the transformer end. Leave it free.

trt

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Thanks again to both of you, have found some good deals on-line.

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