I have gotten a hold on a really great deal on Connectors for a electrical project of mine. These connectors come in various sizes, but common for them all is that they are rated between 250 volts to 400 volts. My system is using 12V and 5V.
The project is to connect a bunch of LED lights together in my garden on various distances. I am aware of current drop in the wires; I am just not sure what kind of issues I can encounter from these connectors.
So, can I use these connectors and what could the side effects be?
Best Answer
Connectors are typically rated with a maximum voltage, meaning every voltage up to the rated one is okay. For you that means the 12V and 5V are totally fine to be used on a 250V connector. You still need to make sure you don't overload them with the current you are going to use, e.g. a 5A/250V connector should not exceed 5A, even if you use it only with 5V.