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Cables for remote driver
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:19 pm
by Sativant
I'd like some advice- I'm building a 2'x2' fixture, using the F series strips and I'd like to mount the driver remotely. I'd also like to use a socket mounted into the (plywood) wall of my grow room, so that I can easily disconnect the lamp from the driver. Preferably water resistant...
I'm sure someone here must have done this, no ? I'm using an HLG- 480H-48B in a 3'x3' space.
Thanks !
ps- I can't believe how much of these products are consistently sold out ! Come on DigiKey !
Re: Cables for remote driver
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 6:34 am
by Jolly Green Giant
I need a "I'm puzzled" button for this one
. you need something capable of 48v 10amps.. with quick connect... the majority of what I found when I searched was 12/24v 1-3 amp dc barrel jacks or some funky spade type things with the same ratings.. growmau5 has similar barrel type connectors linked on his videos but I'm assuming they are also 12/24v type...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C ... k_id%7D%7D
somehow I did find something on Mouser that looks like it is a quick connect that they use for telecommunication applications that would fit the power needs... seems expensive.. but then again it looks like they are used where quality matters!
https://www.mouser.com/new/conec/conec- ... onnectors/
Re: Cables for remote driver
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 6:59 am
by LEDG
Very interesting find on Mouser, JGG.
Most would argue that Wagos are a pretty quick connection to make and break.
Re: Cables for remote driver
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:18 am
by Grower
little question. On my amazon wish list I have a similar connector but in the description they only talk about ac 220v/20A. Can I suppose it is ok for dc voltage?
Re: Cables for remote driver
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 4:16 pm
by Jolly Green Giant
Grower wrote: ↑Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:18 am
little question. On my amazon wish list I have a similar connector but in the description they only talk about ac 220v/20A. Can I suppose it is ok for dc voltage?
that's what has me puzzled... does it have to be DC? or can it be AC? or do they make ones that handle both? this is where my stoner electrical knowledge is lacking
Re: Cables for remote driver
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 4:20 pm
by Jolly Green Giant
LEDG wrote: ↑Sat Mar 10, 2018 6:59 am
Very interesting find on Mouser, JGG.
Most would argue that Wagos are a pretty quick connection to make and break.
that was my first though
but the "socket mount" is what got me digging... and wondering...
another thing.. my post just before this... can you use AC rated connectors for DC applications??
Re: Cables for remote driver
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:48 pm
by Sativant
Jolly Green Giant wrote: ↑Sat Mar 10, 2018 4:16 pm
Grower wrote: ↑Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:18 am
little question. On my amazon wish list I have a similar connector but in the description they only talk about ac 220v/20A. Can I suppose it is ok for dc voltage?
that's what has me puzzled... does it have to be DC? or can it be AC? or do they make ones that handle both? this is where my stoner electrical knowledge is lacking
That’s a nice find JGG ! I like the bayonet. The forward voltage on my light is right around 48.
Re: Cables for remote driver
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:09 pm
by garnier
Re: Cables for remote driver
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 2:27 am
by Sativant
Thank you ! Looks perfect
Re: Cables for remote driver
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:48 pm
by LEDG
Jolly Green Giant wrote: ↑Sat Mar 10, 2018 4:20 pm
LEDG wrote: ↑Sat Mar 10, 2018 6:59 am
Very interesting find on Mouser, JGG.
Most would argue that Wagos are a pretty quick connection to make and break.
that was my first though
but the "socket mount" is what got me digging... and wondering...
another thing.. my post just before this... can you use AC rated connectors for DC applications??
We should try and figure this out definitively. I know you can’t use fuses or even switches interchangeably between AC and DC because of the longer-lasting arc that DC has. I would
think if it was just a connector then it wouldn’t matter though, as long as you don’t exceed the current...
This is just my hunch though. Would love to have it confirmed.