How to calculate the LED Power Supply needed for your LED Strip
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One of the questions that we are often asked is “How do I work out what power supply I need for my LED strip?”The answer is that it is not that difficult to do.The first step is to check the data sheet of the LED strip you intend to use. It should show you the power consumption in Watts per Metre. Usually it will be displayed in the format of 14W / m (14 Watts / Metre).The
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How to calculate the LED Power Supply needed for your LED Strip