I often use a 1.25 multiplier (extra 25%) when sizing LED Drivers, but its only necessary if the required Max Output is uncertain, it adds some redundancy. The most efficient operating range for LED Drivers appears to be ~ 85 - 90%, so yes the LED Drivers could be slightly oversized, if desired. A ...

Not sure I really understand, are you saying that wiring in a series/parallel (the bottom pic in your drawing) is the best way to go? But the top part of the picture that just says wiring in a series, is that better than my original drawing? & how do I calculate the SELV? I am checking your link to...

The Series Drivers have high DC Voltage and is not my recommendation. I recommend Parallel Wiring, the 24 and 48 Vdc Drivers and SELV below 60 Vdc ... Thanks, have a great weekend. The Series Drivers previously recommended ...https://ledgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=25086#p25086 Digikey Link.....

Neat! Thanks for letting me know about the drivers & would the top image method be an alright method? Looks much cleaner for my project You're welcome. The top Diagram is Series wired and would require Series type / "Constant Current" LED Drivers as previously mentioned; For the 2' LED: 2 - 2ft str...

So, if they are wired, from strip to strip all together then the very last one is attached directly to the power supply. That makes 6 wired in series, correct? Which is less than the 8 series max Do these drivers work for the LED configurations of my drawings? For the 1' LED: https://www.meanwell.c...

It is not recommended to wire 6x strips in this manner, it forces the first strip to carry the full current load. The specs specify maximum of two strips when wired like this. Instead, do this:IMG_20210225_184141.jpg I am making a 3 feet long light fixture.. I have 3D-designed it and am gearing up ...

It is not recommended to wire 6x strips in this manner, it forces the first strip to carry the full current load. The specs specify maximum of two strips when wired like this. Instead, do this:IMG_20210225_184141.jpg I am making a 3 feet long light fixture.. I have 3D-designed it and am gearing up ...

Sorry for the messy answer, You could wire all 4 boards in series, that would require ~129V. An HLG-185-C1400 dimmed down would work. It also looks like the HLG-120-C1050 would work too, for around ~135W. Excuse the slow reply, & thank you all for the replies. I just drew up these pictures of how I...

This should help. https://youtu.be/6i_Eh5TBB8U LEDG, if I want to use a HLG-185H-24B with: (x6) one the 1ft QBs by Samsung's Horticulture line-up ( https://www.samsung.com/led/lighting/led-modules/industrial-light-module/horticulture-linear/ ) What kind of dimmer can I attach to the Power Supply to...

That's awesome! Way to grow