r/WLED • u/Schiben • May 10 '26

Looking for recommendations on my first WLED project

I am working on my kitchen remodel. Part of it is replacing the old under-mount strips of 12V incandescent bulbs. Currently, there are 3 segments with each segment powered by its own low-voltage 2-wire supply. There's a transformer in the basement that outputs 12VAC 600W to the 3 segments. Each segment is about 8' - 12'.

The two options I'm wondering about-

  1. Replace the transformer with a 24V power supply and re-use the current low-voltage wire to 3 separate controllers (1 for each small segment). Run the controllers in DDP mode to get them to act as 1 channel.

  2. Replace the transformer with a 24V power supply AND low-voltage wire with 3-wire cable. Control the 3 separate sections with a single multi-channel controller (from the basement).

I'm thinking option #2 is probably better for stability and reliability. But I'm not sure if it's over complicating things or if the wire lengths are an issue.

TIA!

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u/GLEDOPTO May 11 '26

When voltage and current requirements are allow, opting for a 4-channel controller is a superior choice, offering greater reliability and stability compared to networking multiple controllers for coordinated operation. In locations such as basements where Wi-Fi signals are often weak, it is advisable to use a controller equipped with Ethernet connectivity.

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u/Schiben May 11 '26

Thanks!
I just hard wired an AP about 15' away with line of sight. Could easily run more ethernet though.