Discuss LED Reed Switch Alternatives? in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

DBRoberts

DIY
Reaction score
0
I’m running in cabinet led strip (tape) lighting using DV24V strips powered by a 24V 60W driver. I had tried to use a lower wattage driver for the job but the last strip caused it to flicker so I stepped it up to the 60W and they work without flickering.
The job calls for an automatic door switch and most of the Reed switches that I am finding are only rated to 5W or 10W. I tried to use a 10W and it worked for about 10 seconds and then got very hot and stopped working. Splitting up the lights on multiple lower wattage drivers is not the ideal solution, as we are trying keep it as clean as possible.
Any ideas or feedback would greatly be appreciated.
 

Attachments

  • F1FCCD2D-F2C7-43C6-88C5-137B67A4A9A9.jpeg
    82.8 KB · Views: 6
  • 6AB22839-56C3-4E8C-A5C7-6CEE8EA79407.jpeg
    77.1 KB · Views: 5
Last edited:

Reply to LED Reed Switch Alternatives? in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net

Similar Threads

Hi all, I'm looking at putting some warm white LED strip (3000k) in aluminium profile under some kitchen cabinets, so just looking for...
Replies
2
Views
554
I am currently looking to add 12v led cob strip lights to my mother's kitchen but confused what I need. There are currently mains wires under the...
Replies
2
Views
591
Hi :) I'm currently renovating my outbuilding. My electrician has fitted 10 conduit LEDs (that support both leading and trailing edge) and x4...
Replies
0
Views
195
Hi everyone, I would like to use LED chips for DIY projects, to power them I would start from 12V drivers for LED strips. For some chips it is...
Replies
3
Views
400
We are in the process of renovating our house, and would like to setup led strip-lighting throughout. of the options, this seems most attractive...
Replies
4
Views
749

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Electrical Forum

Welcome to the Electrical Forum at ElectriciansForums.net. The friendliest electrical forum online. General electrical questions and answers can be found in the electrical forum.
This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by Untold Media. Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it, advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock