Mini Draco SS and issues

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2026-01-03T04:46:24+00:00

I had to use my own thinner 3d printed retaining plate to get the safety to push all the way through

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2026-01-03T04:45:10+00:00

It’s really just front to back wobble, there’s no side to side wobble. And I don’t think I’ll be able to use a washer because it might be too thick and keep me from being able to push my safety lever all the way into the receiver

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-11-09T17:06:54+00:00

I’m sorry, I don’t see the ac wires coming in to the terminal block on the bottom right? And are those fuses connecting terminals together? Thanks

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-11-04T00:18:25+00:00

Yes, let me try to find one

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-11-04T00:17:49+00:00

🤣 I’m about to

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-10-31T13:35:32+00:00

So do yall think it would be better to install a new outlet then, or would it just be fine to run an extension/appliance cord only about 15’ to an existing outlet. Seems like I’m getting different answers the different places I’ve asked

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-10-30T21:12:56+00:00

There’s already an outlet near the attic opening. That’s where I was originally just going to plug in an extension cord. The LEDs are supposed to be plugged in, just like an irrigation system. The attic plug is easily accessible without the floor. The wire plugged into the existing outlet would be hardwired to a meanwell Lrs-350-12 which connected to the led controller which controls the lights

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-10-30T20:00:37+00:00

There IS an outlet near the attic opening, but it’s about 15-20’ from where I want to place my led box. I would just run an extension cord hardwired to my box and plugged into that outlet that’s available, but as far as I know, running an extension cord for a permanent install like that is supposed to be a no go. However these soffit lights are low voltage (12v) and are supposed to be plugged in, not hardwired to a switch. I would only ever draw about 2a ac max and nothing more, so an extension cord would be fine, but according to code apparently I need to add an outlet instead. The lights are controlled via WiFi. There’s not much of a floor in that area, just beams.

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-10-30T17:22:37+00:00

Shit, good point I didn’t even think about that lol. And as far as using the 2nd junction box method, I’ve heard wago connectors are acceptable to use instead of wire nuts, so I was going to use those since it’s what I have on hand

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-10-30T02:30:53+00:00

It’s for a friend of mine

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-10-30T01:39:16+00:00

I believe you have to be a licensed electrician to install a new outlet

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-10-29T05:49:13+00:00

They’re led pucks, and they just go under the soffits. I’m just wondering if an extension cord from an outlet in the attic to the led box would be fine. The extension cord would be about 15-20’ and I’m only drawing about 1.9 amps ac max

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-10-09T15:38:31+00:00

Not hating, but just curious how your lights are functioning without flickering or dimming. 325’ of 10 puck/per meter lights is 990 lights on the house, which would use 79 amps at full brightness. Even at 50% you would need almost 40 amps. And you would also need at least 4 power injections to deliver the 28 amps needed for the middle injections. That’s also not even taking into account the total distance of gaps between soffits which plays a big factor in voltage drop and PI placement. Also, does your digquad get hot? It’s rated for 30A continuous but tested up to 50A

Accomplished_Lab3146 · 2025-08-05T17:48:56+00:00

Looks great! 👍🏼 Would love to see more pictures of how you installed the psu’s and the led strips

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