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Do you need a controller for LED strips?
The essential part of every LED strip set, no matter if you are planning to change the colour, brightness, mode or you just want to switch the lighting ON and OFF you will need an LED strip controller.
How to tell what LED strip you have?
An LED strip description often includes a 4-digit number such as 5050 or 2835. The number usually describes the size of the chip. For example, a 5050 LED chip measures 5.0 mm wide by 5.0 mm tall. Similarly, a 2835 chip measures 2.8 mm wide by 3.5 mm tall.
How many amps does an LED strip use?
The LED strip lists the total wattage as 24 Watts, or 4.8 Watts per meter. This checks out, because there are 5 meters per reel, and 4.8 Watts/meter * 5 meters = 24 Watts. A = 2.0 Amps. In electrical terms, we now know that at 12V, this LED strip will draw about 24 Watts per reel (5 meters), or about 2.0 Amps.
What is the power of a RGBW LED strip?
The RGBW led strip light is made of RGBW four-in-one LED. The power of a single LED is about 0.3w (when all four chips are lit), and it is divided into high brightness and normal brightness led strip.
What kind of power do LED strip lights need?
Here is a good tutorial on wiring the strips together if you’d like more information. A 24-volt DC Power Supply is required to run these LED Strip lights (along with an RGBW controller). The Strips run at 23W per meter so a full reel is 115 Watts of power. Please make sure you get a Power Supply suitable enough for your needs.
Do you need a controller for RGBW flex strips?
The flexible construction of the strip combined with the 3M adhesive backing and cut-to-size design make it convenient to elevate any indoor space. In order to run RGBW Flex Strip you will need the RGBW Touch Controller.
What’s the maximum run length of RGBW strips?
When there is a break in your application you can still run one strip to another using 20-24 gauge wire or LED strip connectors. TAKE NOTE: the RGBW Strips maximum run length is 16.4 feet (1 reel). After the maximum run length the voltage drop becomes too great and you will lose light and efficiency from your system.