24V DC LED strips

A power supply for a 24V LED strip is essential to ensure its safe and efficient operation. Here we explain how you can calculate what you need in a simple way:

1. Know how much power your LED strip consumes per meter. You will always find this information in the description or characteristics of the product on our website. For example, let's imagine that you have a 5 meter LED strip that consumes 12W per meter.

2. Calculate the total power of the LED strip at 24v. Multiply the power per meter of the LED strip by the total length of the LED strip. In our example it would be:

Total power = Power per meter x Total length

Total power: 12w/meter x 5 meters

In our case, the total power is 60 watts.

3. Now you can choose the 24v LED power supply. Now that you know the total power of your 24v LED strip installation, you can buy the most suitable one.

Important: It is better to choose an LED transformer that has a slightly higher capacity (at least 20%) to avoid overloading and ensure greater durability.

Therefore, for the 24v LED strip in our example, you will need an LED power supply of at least 72w.

24V LED strips offer several advantages over LED strips that connect directly to the 220V mains. Here are some of the most important ones:

• Safety: 24V LED strips operate at a much lower voltage than those connected directly to the 220V mains, which significantly reduces the risk of electric shock. This is important in humid areas such as bathrooms or where there may be direct contact with people.
• Longer lifespan and durability: 24V LED strips generate less heat compared to 220V ones, which helps to extend the life of both the LED strip and the components.
• Flexibility and stability: 24V LED strips allow for greater ease in cutting them to the desired length without compromising their operation. Being powered by a constant current transformer, they have a more stable operation than 220V strips, which reduces flickering and generates a more constant and pleasing light to the eye.
• Greater compatibility with control systems: 24V LED strips offer greater compatibility with various controllers, dimmers and other lighting accessories, such as motion sensors, dimmers and home automation systems.

The number of meters of 24V LED strip that can be connected in a single line depends on several factors, such as the wattage per meter of the strip and the capacity of the power supply. Typically, the maximum length of a 24V LED strip is 10 meters.

If you need to install more than 10 meters of 24V LED strip, we recommend:

• Connect the strips in parallel: To install more than 10 meters of 24V LED strip, it is recommended to connect sections in parallel directly from the power supply instead of in series.

Yes, it is possible to cut 24V LED strips to fit different sizes. LED strips are designed with marked cutting points, usually indicated by a line or scissors symbol, where they can be cut without affecting the operation of the rest of the strip.

The cutting distance may vary depending on the type of strip or the manufacturer; this information is available in the product description.

Yes, you can install 24V LED strips outdoors, but it's very important to make sure they're designed to withstand the environmental conditions they'll be exposed to. Here are the key points:

• IP ​​rating: For outdoors, an IP65 rating or higher is recommended, which indicates the strip is water and dust resistant. Strips with an IP67 or IP68 rating are ideal for more demanding environments, such as submerged or high humidity areas.
• Install properly: Make sure the installation is correct and that all connectors and cables are very well insulated. Using waterproof junction boxes can help protect the connections.