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What's the difference between 120v LED rope light and 12v LED rope light? Is it just that the 120v rope light needs a rectifier to operate (120v to 12v converter)?
I'm interested to know if you can use 120v rope light without a rectifier using a DC LOR board.
I'm new to this so take it easy on me.
Thanks
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The LOR dc controllers are rated up to 60 volts dc and will not do a job lighting 120 volt LED ropelight. The controller will work with the 12 volt LED ropelight.
The 12v low voltage was intended for use outdoors around pools and water in home applications, but also has found its uses in automotive/rv setups Keep in mind that 12v low voltage will experience voltage drops over long runs typically approx 25-40' for regular rope light . But this is probably not as noticable with the led rope light as it would be with regular rope light. Plus with the 12V led ropelight you will have to get a transformer/power supply to power them. Probably much less expensive to just go with a regular lor board and 120v led ropelight.
lonewolvie wrote: The LOR dc controllers are rated up to 60 volts dc and will not do a job lighting 120 volt LED ropelight. The controller will work with the 12 volt LED ropelight.
i dont know i have all 120volt and use it no problem with lor
gsxr7500 wrote: i dont know i have all 120volt and use it no problem with lor
But you are using it with the regular LOR controllers and not the special LOR DC controller aren't you.
I was just curious because the cords with a rectifier in them are much more expensive for LED rope light than for regular rope light. I'm planning on doing a couple of projects that would use about 22 channels. 20 extra cords will be about $100.
I will more than likely do this with a 120v board.
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JeffL wrote: I'm comparing LED rope light to Incandescent.
OK, that makes sense. LED rope will will cost you more than incandescent rope light. Most of the reason has to do with manufacturing costs. However, the LED rope lights consume much less power and should, all other things being equal, last much longer.
For the record, while I am a big fan of LED lighting *AND* own numerous LED rope lights, I still use incandescent rope lights in my display because I'm not crazy about the look of most of the LED rope lights yet. But that's purely a personal choice.
Fabian
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Thanks for the thought on the look on the LED light vs. regular rope light. I have been focusing on power consumption lately because I only have 150 amp service. Adding in another leg of power is almost cost prohibitive given LED’s take less power and last longer than incandescent light.
Jeff
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Thanks for the thought on the look on the LED light vs. regular rope light. I have been focusing on power consumption lately because I only have 150 amp service. Adding in another leg of power is almost cost prohibitive given LED’s take less power and last longer than incandescent light.
Jeff
I totally get that. For what it's worth, I've found only one brand of rope like that I actually like. It's made by Philips. Despite being a little pricier, one of the reasons I like it more than others is that the rope used to surround the LEDs is tinted to match the color of the LED's light output. This gives the rope a more consistent look as opposed to the much more common clear rope with colored LEDs in it, which to me look cheap and unfinished. I suppose it depends on what look you're after.
Fabian
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