What is power injection?

Power injection refers to the concept of introducing new power to the LED lights after a long run of lights. Voltage drop happens because as power moves from one LED to the other, they consume power and pass less power to the next set of LEDs. This will vary based on the effect currently been run. Brighter effects will use more power and dimmer effects will use less power, leaving more power for lights down the line.

Power Injection 12v Pucks
Power Injection 24v pucks

Implications 12V example

Good power injection
No power injection

*Note our 24v lights can run about double the distance. 

Application

FAQ

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How do I calculate the need for power injection?

Follow the rule of power injection after about 100-130 for 12v, and 200 for 24V individual pucks . You can get away with using more lights if you reduce the brightness. Power injection is NOT an exact math, requirements will vary with factors such as cable length/quality and other environmental factors.

What are some troubleshooting tips for power injection issues?

If you encounter issues such as dimming or uneven illumination after implementing power injection, check for loose connections, inadequate power supply capacity, or incorrect placement of power injection points. Measure voltage levels at various points along the circuit to identify areas experiencing voltage drop, and adjust your power injection strategy accordingly.Check for blown fuses, the controller contains fuses to protect the circuitry and from over current and will blown if wired incorrectly or  loose wires touch each other.  If problems persist, consult with a knowledgeable technician or electrician for further assistance.

Can I use the same injection wire for multiple injection points

We discourage against this as you will exceed the bandwidth of the wires hence not supplying enough power and defeating the point of power injection. Furthermore , our controllers have a safety fuse in them so if you try to draw more amps than allowed , you will break the fuse and will need to replace it to resume operation. This is for the safety of the system 

I have 150 lights do I still need power injection ?

Depends on how bright you want the lights, you can get away without power injection if you run the lights at lower brightness levels. If you have shorter cable lengths from controller to lights, less power injection is needed as well.