Power supply for LED strips

Power supplies for LED strips: characteristics and specifics of selection

Such a light source as an LED strip is used extremely widely today. This is a module assembled from LEDs attached to a flexible board at an equal distance from each other. It requires a voltage of 12, 24 or 5 volts to operate. Therefore, the current must be converted, for which a special power supply is used. For LED strips, you can order it on our website. Our catalogue contains various types of devices. We can guarantee their characteristics because we offer products from Milight only. Moreover, we are its official representative in Ukraine.

Why are power supplies for LED strips used and what types can be purchased?

This device is designed to reduce the voltage supplied to the LED strip. The most common are the power supplies used in Christmas tree garlands. They contain a box with a device that acts as a current converter along with a plug.

Main types

In our catalogue, you can order power supplies for LED strips of various types. But they are mostly housed in a compact, sealed case. It can be made of different materials. Although there are also open-type models. This is one of the main criteria for distinguishing such devices.

Power supplies in a plastic case

Such devices are as lightweight, small, and hermetically sealed as possible. However, their power cannot exceed 100 W. Unfortunately, such a device can heat up due to insufficient heat transfer.

Power supply in an aluminium case

Such devices are used in professional equipment, for example, for outdoor advertising. Its case is sealed, strong, and durable. It provides optimal heat transfer. It is also resistant to moisture and temperature changes. However, it weighs a little more than a plastic one. In addition, the price of such power supplies for LED strips is much higher than for similar products made of plastic.

Open power supply, without a case

This is the most common type of power supply used for lighting in residential buildings and apartments. It is affordable. Due to the absence of a housing, the device ensures natural heat transfer at an optimal level. However, if you buy power supplies for LED strips of this type, they will be quite large. The devices do not look very aesthetically pleasing. They also have no protection against dust and moisture.

Power supply unit, compact

Such a device has such advantages as minimal cost and ease of connection. However, its power cannot exceed 60 W, and it has basic dust and moisture protection.

Criteria for choosing a power supply

If you need to choose and order a power supply for LED strips, you will find a sufficient selection of the best devices of this type in our store catalogue. And our experts will help you understand the specifics of their choice. In particular, they recommend paying attention to the characteristics of the device so that they match the characteristics of your strip:

• The power supply should have an output voltage level slightly higher than the minimum level calculated in the tape.
• The power is selected based on the number of watts per 1 m of tape. This way, the power required can be calculated.
• Taking into account the losses during the current supply, you need to increase the calculated power level by one third, and then round up the figure.
• The unit is connected to the tape at the terminals marked for phase, neutral, ground and tape.

If you decide to choose and order blocks for LED strips in the Milight online store, you will be able to equip automatic lighting with a high level of reliability, safety and durability. All you have to do is enjoy the efficient lighting.