Hey guys So the room is almost done I planned on putting some led strips in the wall faux beam

[G+_Brandon Cook]

Hey guys. So the room is almost done. I planned on putting some led strips in the wall faux beam.

 

The trough was supposed to be 3-4" wide with a standard outlet built in. Problem is, they left me with a 1.5" trough and an unfinished wire.

 

I'm sure I can figure out the plug situation, but I know nothing of led strips. Most of the ones I've seen require a power brick at the end. Due to my space issue I don't think that is an option. Is there an option out there that I don't know about? I'm pretty sure I'm not even googling the right things right now.

[G+_610GARAGE]

A 1U server power supply might fit, but you would need to modify the fans so that you don't lose your hearing. :)

 

Like this one:

newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104115

[G+_Michael Belew]

I Got some LED strips that run on 110V that daisy chain from Lowes if you can get 110V to one end

[G+_Brandon Cook]

I've managed to find some that run off a thinner brick via a USB connection but they say they're 220v. In general 220v wouldn't work, but with the down step of the brick to USB? Not sure.

It's also over alibaba so I might not get a quick answer from them.

[G+_James Hughes]

Check Amazon for a quans 110 v to 12 v regulated switching power supply. I purchased one but haven't used it. It's small and only about $12. I'm not an electrician so you should make sure it will work for your situation. Turns out I'm not going to need it because the LEDs I bought run off 110.

[G+_Brandon Cook]

I like the price tag on the quans. I might learn a little as well. I found these direct AC strips as well.

Any reason to or not to go this route over the quans?

http://s.aliexpress.com/eM7RJfuA

[G+_Michael Belew]

Depends on how bright you want...

[G+_610GARAGE]

Be carefull with the quans power supply. They radiate heat out the top. So if you jam it into the trough, on its side, it may overheat.

[G+_Brandon Cook]

Good to know. I think I'll try the cheap AC direct plug option first and go from there so I don't burn my house down.

Right now the plan is to replace the light switch it's on with a dimmer. I've heard that certain strips require a special dimmer. Does that sound right?

You guys are super helpful.

[G+_Michael Belew]

Must have a dimmer rated for LED's believe me LED's will burn up a regular dimmer.  The strips I bought had a dimmer built in...

[G+_John Nooncaster]

A good source https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-strips-and-bars/