Here is part 5 of our new how to video series, it’s called “How to Choose A Power Source For 12V LED Lighting”. This slideshow offers some tips on choosing a power source for your LED lighting. This video gives you things to think about when choosing between a plug-in 12V adapter and a hardwire 12V driver; how to choose the best wiring for a large installation; and about how permanent you want your LED light setup to be. To see our line of energy-efficient under cabinet LED light bars & under cabinet LED lighting solutions for residential or commercial use, visit our web site at www.elementalled.com Captions Elemental LED presents 5 How to Choose a Power Source Most of our LED light fixtures are 12 Volt DC, while some are 24V. So what is 12V? And what does DC mean? DC stands for Direct Current, while AC stands for Alternating Current. AC current is 100 – 120V in most of the Americas, and 220 — 240V in the rest of the world. Though electricity is not generated at a high voltage, the voltage is increased to deliver it over long distances to customers. Which is why power comes out of electrical outlets in high voltage AC form. Like most electronics and small appliances, our LED lights are low voltage, that is 12 — 24V DC. So you need a 12V power source for your LED installation, the question is: how do you choose one? Though we sell 18 different power supplies, we sell only 3 kinds: adapters, drivers, and batteries. ADAPTERS DRIVERS Adapters, of course, plug into the wall …

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