Hi,
I'm looking at putting some 24v RGBW strips into my ceiling at various points. Current requirements 25w per 5 meter strip, per channel. So about 1Amp per channel. My cable runs will be at most 8 meters to the control unit, running 5 meters of led strip. From my calculations i should be looking at 1mm2 cable for a 0.5v drop at this length.
My question: Can i use something like standard 5 core mains flex in the ceiling, this will be clipped to the joists.
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA1F5slash50.html
Or perhaps automotive 5/7 core cable at 1mm2? If this isn't allowed, what are sutible alternatives?
Thanks,
Elliot
I'm looking at putting some 24v RGBW strips into my ceiling at various points. Current requirements 25w per 5 meter strip, per channel. So about 1Amp per channel. My cable runs will be at most 8 meters to the control unit, running 5 meters of led strip. From my calculations i should be looking at 1mm2 cable for a 0.5v drop at this length.
My question: Can i use something like standard 5 core mains flex in the ceiling, this will be clipped to the joists.
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA1F5slash50.html
Or perhaps automotive 5/7 core cable at 1mm2? If this isn't allowed, what are sutible alternatives?
Thanks,
Elliot