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Before diving into the installation, it's important to consider the specifications of your LED strip. Here's a summary of the key elements:
Type
Voltage
LEDs/m
PCB Width
PCB Thickness
Max Run
Cutting Points
3528
12V
60
8mm
0.25mm
5m
50mm
3528
24V
60
8mm
0.25mm
10m
100mm
5050
12V
60
10mm
0.25mm
5m
50mm
5050
24V
60
10mm
0.25mm
10m
100mm
5050 RGB + W
12V
60
10mm
0.25mm
5m
50mm
5050 RGB + W
24V
60
10mm
0.25mm
10m
100mm
3528 vs 5050
The terms "3528" and "5050" refer to the size of the LED chips used. LED strips with 5050 chips are about twice as bright as those with 3528 chips, but they also consume approximately double the power:
*Assuming the same number of LEDs per meter.
Type
Voltage
Power Consumption / 5m
Current / 5m
3528
12V
30W
2.5A
3528
24V
30W
1.25A
5050
12V
60W
5A
5050
24V
60W
2.5A
5050 RGB + W
12V
60W
5A
5050 RGB + W
24V
60W
2.5A
12V vs 24V
If powered from one end only, our 12V LED strip can typically run up to 5 meters before noticeable dimming occurs.
For 24V LED strips, the maximum length that can be powered from one end is usually 10 meters. This limitation is due to a phenomenon known as "voltage drop":
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Voltage drop happens when current flows through a circuit, and it’s influenced by the resistance within the circuit, including cables, contacts, and connectors. The longer the circuit or cable, the more voltage is lost. In an LED strip, this results in the later LEDs being dimmer compared to the earlier ones.
While voltage drop can often be mitigated in other electrical systems by using thicker cables, this isn’t practical for LED strips since their PCB width and thickness are fixed.
For runs exceeding the "Max Run" length, we’ll discuss potential solutions in our upcoming article on LED strip installations.
PCB Thickness / Strip Width
This is essentially the width of the strip. Always make sure that any connectors or profiles you use are compatible with the strip width.
Cutting Points
LED strips can only be cut at specific intervals, known as cutting points. When installing LED strips, it’s crucial to take these cutting point intervals into account, especially between 12V and 24V strips.
Long Runs
When runs exceed the "Max Run" length, there are several options available. We'll explore these in detail in our next article on LED strip installation.
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Last Updated: 04-12-2018
Installing LED strips can be quite confusing for many people. To simplify the process, we’ve put together this guide, which primarily focuses on our own LED strip offerings but can also serve as a useful reference for installing any LED strip.