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    Jan 11, 2015, 12:10 AM
    Can I use the same wire to power my doorbell + 3 of these LED house number
    Can I use the same wire to power my doorbell + 3 of these LED house number (http://www.surrounding.com/Products/Luxello/Modern_Brass_LED_House_Numbers_5.asp)


    Or extend with this wire from my doorbell wire (http://www.amazon.com/20awg-Extension-Strips-Single-Colour/dp/B009VCZ4V8/ref=pd_sim_hi_13?ie=UTF8&refRID=0NZKCKHZ4B7YN7RZ1G MJ)?




    Here's more info about the LED house number.


    Electrical requirement:
    The numbers require a minimum of 10 - 12 Volt AC or DC for optimum voltage. These are low voltage so you will require a transformer like a doorbell transformer or a 5 Watt LED Driver. A single power supply is enough to illuminated up to 6 numbers. The wires from each number all get connected to the same power supply they do not have any polarity. If you have a battery power pack that can output the required voltage requirements then you can use that as well.




    Thanks in advance
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    Jan 11, 2015, 07:34 AM
    The numbers require a minimum of 10 - 12 Volt AC
    What is the maximum voltage of the LED's?

    Most door bell transformers are 24 volts.
    You can't use the same wires but may be able to use the same transformer. How many wires in the door bell cable. If you have three or more wires in the cable. You could use an unused wire and the hot to door bell button and a resistor to reduce the voltage.
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    Jan 11, 2015, 07:55 AM
    It doesn't say what's the max voltage can handle.

    The doorbell only has 2 wires.

    Then can I use this for the 3 numbers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D69...YX6MRK2BDXS4)?

    I was hoping there's an easy way to wire them right next to my doorbell and without another box/transformer showing.

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