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LED cabling?

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Old 13-05-2006, 7:42 PM   #1
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LED cabling?

Hi, just wondering what cable people use for LED wiring, and where can I get some from...

I know people have used Telephone cable for the wiring, is it also possible to use some Cat5 for this kind of cabling?
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Old 13-05-2006, 8:50 PM   #2
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hi there what kinda voltage you lookin at putting down it
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Old 14-05-2006, 1:53 PM   #3
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not a lot at all really, im only using 4 x 1watt bubble style LED's.

what cable would I have to use for higher wattage also?
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Old 14-05-2006, 2:27 PM   #4
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Just about any wire will be OK as far as handling the current required for a few LEDs. The only thing you need to worry about is the mechanical properties of the cable - will it stand up to use without breaking.

Solid core cable, such as cat5 or telephone, might break if it's handled roughly. Cheap bell wire might be better.
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Old 14-05-2006, 4:08 PM   #5
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just another question, I have to wire the LED's in the same circuit as my LV downlighters. Can I just connect the LED transformer on the end of my LV light daisy chain?

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