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On the first blog of our lighting terms series we went over the common confusions between our cables and various forms of cable connectors. Part two of this blog series will be all about transformers, power supplies, dimming options and direct connectors on the strip. These key components to your LED lighting system and are what power, and allow you to dim the LED lights. Whether you are using them for under cabinet lighting, kitchen, or accent lighting these products are all key components to any system. We can begin with one phrase that has been commonly misused: power source.…

Understanding lighting, all the electrical components, and functions is not a simple task. Beyond learning the products and their functions, the names of products can often be confusing. We have created this two part series about LED lighting terms that we think help eliminate any guess-work for our customers, so the buying process becomes simple and comprehensive. A common confusion between products can be seen with our interconnect cables and our cable extenders. Many customers will use the two terms interchangeably, when in reality these are two very different products. The Cable Extender, which is designed to connect two male…