{"product_id":"8w-ip67-plug-play-led-driver-for-decking-lights","title":"8W IP67 Plug \u0026 Play LED Driver – 12V, Outdoor Safe, for Low Voltage Decking Lights","description":"\u003ch2\u003e8w Plug \u0026amp; Play LED Driver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLED decking lights are designed to be energy-efficient, so they don’t require a lot of power to provide adequate lighting for your outdoor space. But it is still essential to make sure that you’re using the right \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/led-drivers\"\u003eLED driver\u003c\/a\u003e for your lights to avoid problems. The number of lights you can connect to a single LED driver will vary depending on the total combined watts of your lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePlug \u0026amp; Play LED driver\u003c\/strong\u003e for decking lights is rated at \u003cstrong\u003e8 watts\u003c\/strong\u003e, which, in theory, should power up to 16 lights if you use the 0.5-watt decking lights. However, it is recommended to add a 10% to 20% safety margin and never overload your LED driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatible with Low-Voltage Decking Lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power rating of a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/decking-lights\"\u003etypical decking light\u003c\/a\u003e ranges from 0.5 watts to 1 watt per light. But depending on the model you’re getting, you might even find ones that only run at 0.45 watts, while some even go as high as 4.65 watts. Most decking lights are rated either \u003cstrong\u003e12v or 24v\u003c\/strong\u003e. These low-voltage lights are great for providing illumination to your decks, both for functional and aesthetic purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8w Plug \u0026amp; Play LED Driver is \u003cstrong\u003ecompatible with most of these low-voltage decking lights\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you’ll be able to freely use any decking lights you have on hand, connect them to this driver, and light up your decks. Just make sure to correctly calculate the total combined watts of the lights you’re going to connect to avoid overloading the power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e1.8m Cable Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGetting the correct measurement of your lighting layout is crucial to avoid problems when working on your deck lighting projects. Taking the wrong measurements can lead to inadequate wire length or long, messy, tangled cables. This LED driver has a staggering \u003cstrong\u003e1.8 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e of cable length, allowing you to easily reach the power source from where you’re setting up your lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your decking lights have a short cable for your LED driver, installing them in the desired locations can be challenging, especially when you need to navigate your cables through obstacles underneath your deck. So, having a long cable can make a big difference when powering up your decking lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIP67 Rated - Ideal for Outdoor Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIngress Protection (IP) is a rating given to electric devices to indicate their protection levels against dust, debris, and liquids. The first number you’ll see is the protection level against dust and debris. The second number is the protection against liquids. The typical IP rating is IP20, meaning there is some protection against dust, but no water protection. IP20 is the typical IP rating of indoor electronic devices and light fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Plug \u0026amp; Play LED driver has an \u003cstrong\u003eIP67 rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means that it is designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the outdoors: dust, garden debris, water, mildew, and temperature changes. This IP rating also means that it can even be submerged in shallow water for a short time (up to 30 minutes) without any issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Dimension\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LED driver measures \u003cstrong\u003e73mm x 41mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003e31 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its compact build allows for easier installation in small and tight spaces. You can effortlessly fit the driver under the boards of your deck or in any inconspicuous place you think of installing it. The small structure also makes navigating obstacles under your deck easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find two screw holes on each long end for fixing the LED driver in place. Make sure to screw both sides carefully using appropriate screw sizes. Don’t hammer in nails to avoid hitting and breaking the LED driver. Screws are a better choice as well for faster removal in case you need to move the driver to a different location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStraightforward to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we say this LED driver is easy to use, we mean it. It's \u003cstrong\u003eplug-and-play\u003c\/strong\u003e! Just connect the lights to the driver and plug it into an empty socket. No wiring mayhem. No confusing connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can still wire this driver into the mains circuit if you don't want to see a plug. It will give you a cleaner installation, but please know what you're doing before you try this. This kind of wiring is usually left to the professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe driver's plug is also suitable for outdoor waterproof sockets, which are hard to come by. So, if you want to enhance your outdoor space without all the fuss of wiring to the mains, this driver can help you easily power your lights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simple Lighting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960095879512,"sku":"DECK-8W","price":16.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/7020\/1688\/files\/y1208-uk_1.jpg?v=1774288777","url":"https:\/\/www.simplelighting.co.uk\/products\/8w-ip67-plug-play-led-driver-for-decking-lights","provider":"Simple Lighting LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}