
As a manufacturer specializing in LED drivers, I’ve noticed a recurring issue in some outdoor architectural lighting projects: 24V LED strips, 10W/m, SMD 2835, sometimes fail after about a week of operation.
Setup Details:
- LED Strip: 24V input, 10W/m, SMD 2835
- Installation: Outdoor architectural lighting
- Series: 1 segment of 5 meters in series
- Parallel: 10 segments in parallel per group, powered by one 24V 25A power supply
- Current: 2.1A per segment; 21A per group of 10 segments
- Power Supply: 12 units in total, each 25A
Possible Issues & Questions:
- Could the input voltage be slightly too high for these strips?
- Should these strips be driven with constant voltage or constant current?
- What are the best practices to prevent early burnout, especially in outdoor conditions?
I’d love to hear from other lighting professionals who have faced similar issues. How did you handle them?