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Zeon

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#151971 11-Sep-2014 18:02
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Hey guys,
I'm planning on using some 12v strip LED lighting for a tradeshow that is coming up. Will use it to backlight some signs to put on the booth wall. I think we will end up with probably about 10metres so at 14.4watt per metre will need a 200watt supply.

Now the problem is while I can fine transformers, I'm worried they are going to be dangerous with the AC input. E.g. this one which is $90 on Trademe:


Requires the AC to be screwed down. If it get's knocked or kicked there could be live AC wires hanging around. I could do the budget old computer PSU trick but its probably not that great. Anyone with other ideas?




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  #1126688 11-Sep-2014 18:30
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However if you want to stick with those LED strips get 2 of the power supplies I listed above and power 5m in one and and the other 5m in the other.

Far safer and about the same price as the 480w power supply you listed.




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