What size driver do I need for LED lights?

What size driver do I need for LED lights?

We recommend choosing a driver with a wattage capability at least 10% higher than the wattage the LED tape requires to ensure a longer lifespan. For example, 5m of 6w LED tape requires 30 watts. We would recommend using a driver with an output capability of 33 watts or more to power this tape.

What is an IP44 transformer?

IP44 rating allows you to use this transformer in both indoor and outdoor environments. Allows you to power 8 x 6W LED lights or 6 x 10W LED lights effortlessly each time. 2000mm cable length allows use of this transformer in a wide range of applications.

Do LED lights need LED drivers?

Every LED light fixture requires an LED driver to power them. There are two different types of devices: internal drivers and external drivers. Internal drivers are normally found in household light bulbs. These are your standard incandescent and CFL light bulb replacements with screw-in or plug-in capabilities.

Is LED driver bad?

LED drivers rectify higher voltage alternating current to low voltage. If you have a good LED and a bad operating LED driver your high bay LED Lights won’t be functional for long. Most LED failures are not from the LED, but from the driver. Usually the circuits burn out and fail.

Can I use a higher wattage driver for LED?

Choose a driver with a max wattage higher than the wattage of your light. Do not pair a driver with a light that exceeds the driver’s maximum wattage or with a light that uses less than 50% of the driver’s maximum wattage.

Is IP44 suitable for outdoor use?

IP44 is generally OK for common garden use and standard weather. These are specifically made to be very hard wearing against weather and are also rust and corrosion free.

Is IP44 suitable for rain?

Now comes the question, “Is IP44 Rainproof?” Ip44 is not suitable for heavy rain. Rain is usually considered to be splashing water, and therefore IP44 lights can also be installed outdoors. However, it is advisable to only use such lights directly on the house wall or under a canopy.

What causes an LED driver to fail?

It is very rare that agood quality LED driver fails because of a manufacturing fault. In most cases the failure is caused by a problem with the installation, or there are some environmental factors at play. You should also make sure that there are not too many lights on the output of the LED driver.

How long should an LED driver last?

Namely, the life of the driving circuit expires prior to when the LED stops emitting light or has its brightness dropped. The typical nominal lifetime of these elements is often times less than 25,000 hours, while the lifetime of LED itself could be as long as 50,000-100,000 hours.

Which driver is best for LED lights?

CC drivers
CC drivers are often the most popular choice for LED applications. CC LED drivers can be used for individual bulbs or a chain of LEDs in series. A series means that the LEDs are all mounted together in line, for the current to flow through each one.