LED strip light load on 5amp circuit Discussion ThreadLED strip light load on 5amp circuit Electrical Advice
Hello,
Newbie here. Tried to find the answer through searching, apologies if I've missed it.
We are refurbing our house. I want to install RGBW LED lightning.
When I do the calculations (for a 24v 21W/m COB strip) I get:
20m x 21 = 420 watts total
420watts / 24v = 17.5amps max current drawn.
Am I right that this is far over the 5amp max load on the lighting circuit?
I've played with other numbers. To give a 3 amp max draw ( To allow for other lights on the circuit) would be:
3amps x 24V = 72watts.
Questions:
1. Have I got my sums right so far?
2. Is there a better way to do this?
Thank you,
Stu
LED strip light load on 5amp circuit for the original thread on Electricians Forums
Hello,
Newbie here. Tried to find the answer through searching, apologies if I've missed it.
We are refurbing our house. I want to install RGBW LED lightning.
- 3 zones: A) Round the lantern roof light, B) Kitchen cabinets and Island C), Snug room (TV and cabinets)
- I would like them switched from the wall and App controlled.
- I asked the electrician to leave 5amp connection points in each zone so we can wire onto the lighting circuit.
- I estimate between 15-20M total strip length.
When I do the calculations (for a 24v 21W/m COB strip) I get:
20m x 21 = 420 watts total
420watts / 24v = 17.5amps max current drawn.
Am I right that this is far over the 5amp max load on the lighting circuit?
I've played with other numbers. To give a 3 amp max draw ( To allow for other lights on the circuit) would be:
3amps x 24V = 72watts.
Questions:
1. Have I got my sums right so far?
2. Is there a better way to do this?
Thank you,
Stu
LED strip light load on 5amp circuit for the original thread on Electricians Forums
