Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are low-voltage light sources that require a constant DC voltage or current to operate optimally. Because they operate on a low-voltage DC power supply, they easily adapt to different power supplies, have longer standby power, and are safer. LEDs require a device that can convert incoming AC power to the proper DC voltage and regulate the current that flows through the LED during operation. This Switching Power Supply LED driver converts 120V 60 Hz AC power to the 12 Volt DC power required by the LEDs and protects them from line-voltage fluctuations. You will be getting 1 Brand New LED Driver Switching Power Supply Transformer from 110 Volt 50-60 hz to 12 Volt DC. Simple to Use, Just plug the 3 prong plug to a GFCI outlet and connect the output wires to your LED light fixture. Withe is + and Black is -.
Product Features
- Input Voltage:110 -130 Volt
- Output Voltage:12V DC
- Power:150 Watt 12.5A
- Width:121 mm or 4.76″
- Length:200 mm or 8″ Height :65 mm or 2.55″
I bought this to power LED strips on my patio. The setup was only pulling 72 watts a max load, less than half of that if I was only using R, G or B separately. After 2 weeks the GFI started to trip. I would reset it sometimes and the lights would come back on. After investigation the supply was buzzing when 72 watts was being pulled. As I dimmed the lights the buzzing decreased. I replaced with a 10 amp dc power supply and the GFI stopped tripping.
The biggest complaint with DIY LED lighting products is that the pieces come from China and don’t come with instructions. This is true for this power supply.HOWEVER, I currently have it running 66 feet of LED ribbon lighting and it supplies the needed 96 watts through a single lead without issue.The supply becomes hot when plugged in for too long – most likely because the “waterproof” casing is preventing necessary air flow to components. I’m considering putting it on a switch and just turning it on when we have parties on our deck – the ribbon lighting is attached to the underside of our handrail.Make sure you get clips if you are using the lights outside – although most of them come with “3M” adhesive on the backs, the reels we got had some dry spots and we didn’t trust the out in the elements (even though we speecifically purchased “waterproof” LEDs). Also, if you are planning a large product (like we did) you will need a low-wattage soldering iron to connect the reels together.Good Luck!
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