Can the APV-12-12 power a 12V LED strip for under-cabinet lighting?

Yes. The APV-12-12 outputs 12V at up to 1A, giving a maximum of 12W. It suits short runs of 12V LED strip in enclosed spaces such as under-cabinet or display-case lighting. Keep the total strip load at or below 12W.

How many meters of 12V LED strip can the APV-12-12 drive?

The APV-12-12 delivers 12W at 12V. Dividing 12W by your strip's rated power per meter gives the maximum length — for example, 12W ÷ 4.8 W/m equals about 2.5 m. Always check your strip's rated power per meter and derate to around 80% of the driver's capacity for reliable operation.

Is the APV-12-12 suitable for outdoor or damp-location use?

The APV-12-12 carries an IP42 rating, which protects against solid objects larger than 1 mm and dripping water falling at an angle up to 15°. It is not rated for direct outdoor exposure, rain, or splash environments. For outdoor or wet-location LED signage, a driver rated IP65 or higher is required.

How does the APV-12-12 differ from the APV-12-15 and APV-12-24 in the same wattage family?

All three share the same 12W power class and identical 77.0 × 40.0 × 29.0 mm housing. The APV-12-12 outputs 12V at 1A; the APV-12-15 outputs 15V at 0.8A; the APV-12-24 outputs 24V at 0.5A. Select based on the voltage your LED strip or luminaire requires.

What input voltage range does the APV-12-12 accept?

The APV-12-12 accepts 90–264VAC, covering standard mains voltages worldwide including 100V (Japan), 120V (North America), and 230–240V (Europe and Australia). No manual voltage switching is needed.

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Mean Well APV-12-12 Power Supply 12W 12V 1A

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The APV-12 is a 12W Mean Well AC-DC constant voltage LED driver (input: 90~264VAC, output: 12V, operating temperature: -30~+70°C).

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✓ Input voltage: 90~264VAC
✓ Output voltage: 12V
✓ Rated output current: 1A
✓ Class II design — no earth connection required
✓ Ingress protection: IP42
✓ Operating temperature: -30~+70°C
✓ Safety certifications: CB, CCC, CE, EAC, ENEC, UL
✓ 2 year warranty

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Model	Power	Voltage	Current	IP Rating
Mean Well APV-12-24 Power Supply 12W 24V 500mA	12W	24V	0.5A	IP42	View
Mean Well APV-12-5 Power Supply 10W 5V 2A	10W	5V	2A	IP42	View
Mean Well APV-12-15 Power Supply 12W 15V 800mA	12W	15V	0.8A	IP42	View

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Great for LED strip runs
By Tane W.|2026-06-20✓ Verified Buyer
Model: APV-35-24Quantity: 6
Used the APV-35-24 to drive 5m of warm-white strip — dead quiet, no flicker on dimming.
Compact and cool
By Priya S.|2026-06-05✓ Verified Buyer
Model: APV-25-24Quantity: 3
Fits our enclosures nicely. Runs slightly warm at full load but well within spec.
Reliable CV driver
By Workshop NZ|2026-05-12
Model: APV-16-24Quantity: 20
Standard part for our signage jobs now. Zero returns.

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Key Features

✓ Input voltage: 90~264VAC

✓ Output voltage: 12V

✓ Rated output current: 1A

✓ Class II design — no earth connection required

✓ Ingress protection: IP42

✓ Operating temperature: -30~+70°C

✓ Safety certifications: CB, CCC, CE, EAC, ENEC, UL

✓ 2 year warranty

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