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Before diving into the installation process, it's important to understand the specifications of your LED strip. Here’s a summary of the critical elements:
Type
Voltage
LEDs/m
PCB Width
PCB Thickness
Max Run Length
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: What’s the Difference?
The numbers 3528 and 5050 refer to the size of the LED chips used. LED strips with 5050 chips are generally twice as bright as those with 3528 chips, though they also consume twice 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: Which Should You Choose?
If you're powering your LED strip from one end only, our 12V LED strips can typically be run up to a maximum length of 5 meters. On the other hand, our 24V LED strips can be run up to 10 meters under the same conditions.
This difference is due to something called "voltage drop," which occurs when current flows through a cable. The resistance to current flow is influenced by passive components like cables, contacts, and connectors. The longer the circuit or cable, the more voltage is lost. In an LED strip circuit, this means the last LEDs in a long run may appear dimmer than the earlier ones.
In most electrical systems, voltage drop can often be mitigated by using thicker cables, which reduce resistance. However, this isn’t practical for LED strips since their PCB width and thickness are fixed.
While our experience suggests you might be able to install around 6 meters of 12V LED strip and 12 meters of 24V LED strip before noticing a significant drop in brightness, exceeding these lengths requires special considerations.
PCB Thickness & Strip Width
This refers to the physical width of the strip. Always ensure that any connectors or mounting profiles you use are compatible with the strip’s width.
Cutting Points
LED strips can only be cut at specific points called cutting points. The distance between these points differs between 12V and 24V strips, so it’s crucial to take this into account during installation.
Longer Runs
For installations requiring lengths beyond the "Max Run" limit, there are several solutions that will be explored in our upcoming LED strip installation guide.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our team of experts at 01482 820099 or email us at [insert email address].
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We hope this guide helps you better understand LED strip installations. Stay tuned for more detailed advice on handling longer runs and other advanced topics!
*Last updated: 04-12-2018*
Installing LED strips can be a bit confusing, especially if you’re new to it. To make things easier, we’ve put together this guide, which focuses primarily on our LED strip offerings but can also serve as a general resource for any LED strip installation.