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stephenhall1987
10/10/2014, 10:49 AM
I have 5 ELN-60-48 meanwell drivers, with 5 potentiometers (aquastyleonline special). I am using 10V AC DC power adapters (rappidled), states it has a 500mA DC output. Will this be enough to power all 5 drivers? I can't find specs that state the dimming controller input milliamp requirement.
mcgyvr
10/10/2014, 03:37 PM
yep thats PLENTY.. its very low current
NanoReefWanabe
10/11/2014, 07:05 AM
while we are on the subject…and i don't mean to hijack a tread…i have the rapid led nano driver, that came with wires for a pot, but no pot….i want to run to my local Sayal to grab one, which would work? i have 9 LEDs on the string i wish to dim…

or would it be best just to order it from them and pay to have a 2.00 part shipped.
stephenhall1987
10/11/2014, 09:57 AM
Thank you Mcgyvr!


Nanoreef,
I read this a while back:
I have been running my fixture about a month and I am very satisfied. I did find the potentiometer that came with the kit to be lacking in sensitivity to adjusting the light level. I changed both potentiometers out with Radio Shack 25-ohm 3 watt Rheostats and found the sensitivity to adjustment much improved. Was less than $10 for both - part number 271-0265.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2082235&highlight=meanwell+flash&page=4
zachts
10/11/2014, 10:55 AM
while we are on the subject…and i don't mean to hijack a tread…i have the rapid led nano driver, that came with wires for a pot, but no pot….i want to run to my local Sayal to grab one, which would work? i have 9 LEDs on the string i wish to dim…

or would it be best just to order it from them and pay to have a 2.00 part shipped.

A 10kohm pot would be appropriate.
NanoReefWanabe
10/12/2014, 09:28 PM
A 10kohm pot would be appropriate.

that is what i figured, how many watts though…as they seem to sell a good deal of different ones all capable of handling different wattages.
NanoReefWanabe
10/12/2014, 09:28 PM
Thank you Mcgyvr!


Nanoreef,
I read this a while back:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2082235&highlight=meanwell+flash&page=4

thanks i will look into these as well..radio shack is right down the street from me too..
zachts
10/12/2014, 10:32 PM
It's only a few mA. 100mA at most. Just about any Pot you find at the local store will do.