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(More customer reviews)This is a "starter kit" from "Parts, Peripherals & Accessories International" (PPA Int), the computer accessory company.
Called a 'Starter kit' because it contains a 120v AC to 12v 2amp DC power supply & IR control unit with remote but only two one foot sections of multi-color LEDs, nine LEDs per section.
Easy to install and you can add more one foot sections or even 5,10 & 20 foot rolls. (available separately)
Looks like a maximum limit of 36 feet of LEDs for each 2amp power unit/controller/remote.
You can also buy items like a "Y" connector so that you don't have to run all lights in a straight row.
Also available are four pin connectors, 12v extension cords etc.
See the whole PPA International product listing on Amazon for prices and details.
This kit comes with one male to male connector so you can attach one strip to the other. The strips have female connectors on both ends so that you can either plug in the 12v power cord, or the connector that allows more LED strips.
The male pins are very small diameter so be careful not to bend them while handling.
The LED strips can be curved to some extent, in case you have use for it, or if the surface you are sticking them to is not perfectly flat.
I found these pretty bright on the high setting, but that depends on what other light is in the room I'd say,still I can't look right at them without discomfort. In a totally dark room, you can read by the white setting and even with some of the lighter colors.
Remote is good size (see my photo) and has every control needed to turn on/off, dim, change colors, or make the LEDs do automatic "light show" type things. Flashing, dimming etc.
Looking at the specs printed on the power supply I see that it has 12V DC output, also very happy to see that the power supply module was separate from the control unit, using a round plug to attach to the rest of the system.
I do believe this will also make a fun addition to our camper... this system uses 1(dim)to 5(bright)watts PER FOOT, so should not be a problem plugged into a 12V-120V power converter, or running directly off of a 12V battery if I make a new plug to attach to battery or cigar lighter socket.
Might also explore using some of these strips under the overhang on each step of our stairs to light the stairway to the second floor, even on the dim setting they should be plenty bright enough to do that. Although I would NOT suggest using any of the special "Effects" features on stairs, could cause serious vertigo and a fall.
I can see several areas to use this type lighting since it has remote control.
Power supply cord is 34 inches long
The cord on one side of the controller is 12 inches with the one on the other side being 12 inches, control box is 2 inches long for a total reach of 2 foot 2 inches, not counting the 34 inch cord from the power supply.
One thing to note if it matters to you... the "white" light setting is made with the combo of other colors so it's not pure white and has a color tint to it when in use. Nothing bad, just that it's not white white.
They do sell a lower cost white LED version that has white LEDs.
Also, the small diameter connector pins fit rather loosely so I suggest you wrap a single layer of electrical tape around the outside of plugs when you have them the way you want them.
Product is manufactured in China and is being sold by "PPA International"
Please see my uploaded photos for more details.
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