Howdy. Anyone attempted to extend the cable on a CCR? What is the best approach? Thanks! :)
bennyya Harry's Lights! :) Joined Dec 27, 2010 Messages 7 Location Bendigo VIC Nov 15, 2012 #1 Howdy. Anyone attempted to extend the cable on a CCR? What is the best approach? Thanks!
David_AVD Grandpa Elf Community project designer Generous elf Joined Jun 12, 2010 Messages 4,681 Location Victoria Point (Brisbane) Nov 15, 2012 #2 The connector on a CCR is not easily obtainable, so simply splicing in some extra wire of similar gauge is one way. There will be a limit how far you can extend it though. Maybe a few metres max.
The connector on a CCR is not easily obtainable, so simply splicing in some extra wire of similar gauge is one way. There will be a limit how far you can extend it though. Maybe a few metres max.
bennyya Harry's Lights! :) Joined Dec 27, 2010 Messages 7 Location Bendigo VIC Nov 16, 2012 Thread starter #3 David_AVD said: The connector on a CCR is not easily obtainable, so simply splicing in some extra wire of similar gauge is one way. There will be a limit how far you can extend it though. Maybe a few metres max. Click to expand... Thanks. Looks like it is plan B
David_AVD said: The connector on a CCR is not easily obtainable, so simply splicing in some extra wire of similar gauge is one way. There will be a limit how far you can extend it though. Maybe a few metres max. Click to expand... Thanks. Looks like it is plan B
fasteddy I have C.L.A.P Global moderator Joined Apr 26, 2010 Messages 6,648 Location Albion Park NSW Nov 16, 2012 #4 I have extended the CCR lead to about 5 metres in length and it still works, so you do have the ability to get an extra couple of metres between the CCR strip and the controller. I just cut the plug off and rejoined it on the end of the extension
I have extended the CCR lead to about 5 metres in length and it still works, so you do have the ability to get an extra couple of metres between the CCR strip and the controller. I just cut the plug off and rejoined it on the end of the extension