Is this dimmer compatible a DC 12v power supply?

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This power supply is used for LED strip lights I recently purchased. I want to know if the dimmer below can be used with the power supply. The PS is AC 100-240v (IN) to DC 12v (OUT), while the dimmer is DC 12-24v (IN/OUT), based on my intuition, this should work.

The power supply is included with the LED lights kit, so I'm not concerned about it not working, my concern was the dimmer because it's generic and made by a different manufacturer. — raffian, Feb 01 '18 at 00:53
OK then its less than 24W which sounds right for a 5m reel. no problem on dimmer. — Tony Stewart EE75, Feb 01 '18 at 01:02
Tony, does it matter how the wires from the power supply connect to the dimmer IN input? — raffian, Feb 01 '18 at 01:30
Polarity matters and is well marked. Other than than cut the wire, and split into dimmer where convenient. — Tony Stewart EE75, Feb 01 '18 at 01:40

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 02 '18 at 12:04

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As long as you have looked at the power (in W) and made sure the dimmer can handle it, it should be fine.

If there is a 12V supply and the dimmer states 12-24V, then you should have no issues. Just double check wiring!

answered Feb 02 '18 at 12:04

Curious

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Thanks, just a quick follow up, the dimmer above is PWM, but they also offer a non-PWM version, what's the difference? – raffian Feb 02 '18 at 16:01
You would have to look at the datasheets to find that out and compare them! – Curious Feb 07 '18 at 12:48

Is this dimmer compatible a DC 12v power supply?

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