LED strip Uplight

[winnie]

The 2 ft and 6 ft lengths are for the connector wire. The LED tape itself is available up to 100 feet long, but must be ordered cut by the manufacturer to the desired length.

-Jon

 

[James L]

Have you considered line voltage tape? LEDI LINE VOLTAGE TAPE

I was looking for something 120v with end feed connector.

I think one issue in this scenario is that he doesn't just have a triagle truss. I think he said it has at least one vertical member right in the middle, and he has NM stubbed out only on one end. So he'd have to go around that center piece with some kind of cable to feed the other side

Then it sounds like the horizontal piece is a 2x4 sandwiched between two 2x6, which has created a 1-1/2" wide recess where he's hoping to have the light strips or something (he though tracks lights)

 

[James L]

I would use this 60w slim driver. It's only 1-1/4" wide and 3/4" tall

I'm assuming there's only a single NM at each truss

On the 24v load side, come out twice. One cable for each half of the truss, and fabricate a 24v strip for each half - making sure to get strip that will stay under 50 watts per truss.

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[JoeNorm]

How long are your trusses?

You really need 150w drivers?
A high output ribbon can be as little as 3 or 4 watts per foot. Surely you don't have 40-foot trusses?

Two runs on each truss, both full 16' rolls

 

[JoeNorm]

I was looking for something 120v with end feed connector.

I think one issue in this scenario is that he doesn't just have a triagle truss. I think he said it has at least one vertical member right in the middle, and he has NM stubbed out only on one end. So he'd have to go around that center piece with some kind of cable to feed the other side

Then it sounds like the horizontal piece is a 2x4 sandwiched between two 2x6, which has created a 1-1/2" wide recess where he's hoping to have the light strips or something (he though tracks lights)

Both runs can be continuous

 

[JoeNorm]

150 Watt S-Series Dimmable Driver (Electronic, UL) - 24 Volt

Features: Output constant voltage UL listed Flicker-free Full protection aluminum case for dry, damp and wet locations CONVERTS 120V AC to 24V DC and works with LED compatible dimmer switches from Lutron, Leviton and more. This LED transformer is ideal for LED lighting and LED module projects...

hitlights.com

This driver could fit in the 1.5" gap and be hidden


Wow, that 120volt stuff looks cool. Not a lot of info on their site.

 

[LarryFine]

Wow, that 120volt stuff looks cool. Not a lot of info on their site.

Check the links.

 

[James L]

150 Watt S-Series Dimmable Driver (Electronic, UL) - 24 Volt

Features: Output constant voltage UL listed Flicker-free Full protection aluminum case for dry, damp and wet locations CONVERTS 120V AC to 24V DC and works with LED compatible dimmer switches from Lutron, Leviton and more. This LED transformer is ideal for LED lighting and LED module projects...

hitlights.com

This driver could fit in the 1.5" gap and be hidden


Wow, that 120volt stuff looks cool. Not a lot of info on their site.

I was looking for that HitLights driver but couldn't find it. I've used it before in various wattages. It's good.

I didn't see a termination method on that 120v
I've used 12v stuff numerous times, but all of it I've seen has a cord that can be connected in a j-box. It would be nice if it has an end feed like a track

 

[JoeNorm]

LED Strip Light - 120V White Highlight Series Tape Light - High CRI - IP65 Waterproof - 3000K - 5m

At 120 volts, this strip light is designed to eliminate the need for external drivers. Efficient, easy-to-install, and slim, the strips are ideal for updating and enhancing any space while maintaining a low profile. Perfect for a wide range of applications to enhance the look of any space...

www.superbrightleds.com

Here is this one ready to order. You can also get a hardwired adapter kit.

Begs the question......with both options viable and available, which one is better? Price doesn't look like it's going to be very different.

 

[James L]

What does the hardwire adapter kit look like?

I've installed several brands of 120v strip, and every one has been a short cord that connects in your j-box.

Awesome if you have room for a shallow handy box.

 

[JoeNorm]

Hardwire Adapter Kit - 120V Highlight Series Strip Light

Accessory for driverless 120V Strip Light for indoor or outdoor applications! Plug-and-play for quick installation and dimmable. Shop now!

www.superbrightleds.com

 

[James L]

Hardwire Adapter Kit - 120V Highlight Series Strip Light

Accessory for driverless 120V Strip Light for indoor or outdoor applications! Plug-and-play for quick installation and dimmable. Shop now!

www.superbrightleds.com

Yeah that's what I've senn on all of them.
You have room for a j-box?

 

[JoeNorm]

I had one for the track at each truss. I can exit the back of it to get to the top of the truss. Could work to either power a transformer or just the direct 120v strip

 

[James L]

direct 120v strip

That's the part I'm talking about. The "direct wire" option for the 120v strip is a cord.

Where and how will you junction the NM to with the strip cord? If you're ok with a shallow handy box (smallest j-box I know of) that would be the way to go, for sure.