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Short Circuit Protection on MEAN WELL LED Drivers

29 March 2023

As Power Supplies Australia mentioned in a previous blog post about MEAN WELL Power Supply’s Hiccup Mode, not all power supplies within the same series will have the same method of short circuit protection.

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Minimum Load Requirement on MEAN WELL LED Drivers

27 August 2021

There are two problems regarding the dimming of MEAN WELL LED drivers that we are frequently asked about.

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Mean Well Power Supply Hiccup Mode

27 August 2021

There are two questions that we are often asked:

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What is Mean Well 3-in-1 Dimming?

27 August 2021

MEAN WELL 3-in-1 dimming is a technology that has been patented by MEAN WELL.

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What is the best Power Supply Manufacturer?

27 August 2021

In our opinion the best power supply manufacturer is MEAN WELL. It is no accident that the majority of power supplies we offer are MEAN WELL power supplies.

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Important Information about using Multi Rail Power Supplies

27 August 2021

Depending on the age of your MEAN WELL Multi-Rail power supply, you may need to ensure all outputs have a load that falls within the stipulated current range shown in the data sheet.

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Selecting a Suitable Caravan Battery Charger

7 January 2022

When charging caravan batteries, they are generally under load.

It is recommended that you use a caravan battery charger that has been specifically designed for charging batteries under load.

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Power Supply IP Ratings Explained

27 August 2021

There is a misconception that an IP67 rating on a power supply means that it can be submersed in water.

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Can you run two 48v led lights from a 24v driver?

27 August 2021

The simple answer to this question is ‘no’!

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What to do if your Power Supply hasn't got an RCM Mark

21 July 2020

Every day electrical items are imported into Australia, complete with a power supply that does not have an Australian electrical safety certificate.

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24V DIN Rail Mount AC to AC Transformers

27 August 2021

Power Supplies Australia offers a range of AC to AC transformers that are DIN rail mountable.

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How to calculate the LED Power Supply needed for your LED Strip

27 August 2021

One of the questions that we are often asked is “How do I work out what power supply I need for my LED strip?”

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Connecting Mean Well Power Supplies in Series

26 August 2021

Technical Question of the Week: Can I connect MEAN WELL Power Supplies in Series?

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Connecting Mean Well Power Supplies in Parallel

26 August 2021

Technical question of the week: Can I connect two MEAN WELL power supplies in parallel?

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Let us help you find the right LED driver!

2 June 2022

Sometimes it can very difficult to find the right LED driver for powering your LED light fittings.

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