What 12V LED lighting tasks is the APV-16-12 suited to?

The APV-16-12 outputs 12V at 1.25A for a maximum of 15W. It suits 12V LED strip runs in display cases, retail shelving, under-cabinet fixtures, and small illuminated signage where the total load does not exceed 15W.

How many meters of 12V LED strip can the APV-16-12 power?

The APV-16-12 delivers 15W at 12V. At a strip rated 4.8 W/m, that supports approximately 3.1 m. Divide 15W by your strip's rated power per meter to find your maximum run, and check your strip's rated power per meter before finalizing the design.

How does the APV-16-12 compare to the APV-12-12 and APV-25-12 at 12V?

All three output 12V. The APV-12-12 provides 12W at 1A in a 77.0 × 40.0 × 29.0 mm housing. The APV-16-12 provides 15W at 1.25A in the same size enclosure. The APV-25-12 provides 25.2W at 2.1A in a larger 84.0 × 57.0 × 29.5 mm housing. Select based on your total wattage requirement.

Is the APV-16-12 appropriate for a damp indoor environment?

The APV-16-12 is rated IP42, which guards against solid objects larger than 1 mm and dripping water at up to 15° from vertical. It is suitable for clean, dry to lightly damp indoor locations but not for outdoor, rain-exposed, or splashing environments. Wet-location LED installations require a driver rated IP65 or higher.

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Mean Well APV-16-12 Power Supply 15W 12V 1.25A

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The APV-16 is a 16W Mean Well. power converter. and an input range of 90~264VAC.

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✓ Input voltage range: 90~264VAC
✓ 3.75KVAC reinforced I/O isolation
✓ Protections: Over voltage
✓ Safety approvals: Note.8 UL8750,CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, NEC E EN61347-1,EN61347-2-13,EN62384 Independent,IP 42
✓ 3 years warranty

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Model	Power	Voltage	Current	IP Rating
Mean Well APV-16-24 Power Supply 16W 24V 670mA	16.08W	24V	0.67A	Indoor	View
Mean Well S-APV-16-24 Power Supply 16W 24V with AU/NZ plug	16.08W	24V	0.67A	—	View
Mean Well APV-16-5 Power Supply 12W 5V 2.6A	13W	5V	2.6A	Indoor	View
Mean Well APV-16-15 Power Supply 15W 15V 1A	15W	15V	1A	Indoor	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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✓ Input voltage range: 90~264VAC

✓ 3.75KVAC reinforced I/O isolation

✓ Protections: Over voltage

✓ Safety approvals: Note.8 UL8750,CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, NEC E EN61347-1,EN61347-2-13,EN62384 Independent,IP 42

✓ 3 years warranty

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