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deandec
Explorer
Nov 16, 2014

LED 5050 cool white strips in Flourescent getting hot

I have installed two strips of the 5050 type non waterproof 12v LED lights into one of my Thin Lite fixtures. I really like the result except the entire fixture seemed to be very warm to the touch ...
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ronfisherman
Moderator
Nov 17, 2014
I put Buck DC-DC Adjustable Step Down Power Supplies on each of my LED fixtures. This stopped heat problem. Check voltage going to your fixture. If it is over 12.5 volts. Install one of these. I purchase mine off EBAY for much less than Amazon link above.

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