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Electronics => Beginners => Topic started by: ddmeltzer8 on January 14, 2019, 05:41:34 pm

Title: driver to 12v LED strip???
Post by: ddmeltzer8 on January 14, 2019, 05:41:34 pm

Hello!
Im planning on installing some LEDs in my mothers kitchen.
I already have the LED strips (5630).It will be about 3-4 m long.
My question is what i should do for driver?How good r the cheap ones on ebay?
Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: driver to 12v LED strip???
Post by: Zero999 on January 14, 2019, 09:00:16 pm

All that's needed is a 12V power supply. Buy a decent brand, from a reputable store.

Title: Re: driver to 12v LED strip???
Post by: Zero999 on January 17, 2019, 11:49:37 am

You didn't specify how many Amps the LED strip needs.

LED strip has built-in current limiting resistors, so requires a constant voltage supply. Choose a 12V power supply with an equal or higher current rating, than the LED strip requires.  There's no need to worry about fire, so long as you use a decent branded power supply, with over-current protection and suitable cable for the current rating.