In search of low-EMI LED cans - Can I change the driver?
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 2:06 pm
Hi Guys,
I’ve been reading about EMI and LED lighting and the culprit (it seems) is cheap drivers. I’ll be using between six and nine LED down lights in a 21’ x 13’ project studio (see here). For packaging reasons I’ll be using low-profile units like the attached image. I’ll also have LED’s in the hallway leading up to the studio, the basement stairwell, etc.
I haven’t been able to find any solid recommendations for a specific LED kit that is good for studios, so the thought of replacing the drivers came up. Mean Well reportedly makes high-quality drivers, but my suspicion is that these are for LED strip lights and not down lights.
So a dumb question… Can I take an off-the-shelf LED kit and replace the driver? If so, what specs do I need to look at beyond wattage? Mean Well offers constant-current units, constant-power units, built-in PFC functions, etc.
The only other option I’ve seen for EMI reduction are medical-grade devices which are insanely expensive. I’m going to call Mean Well (they’ll think I’m Chuck McGill), but I think if I explain the challenge they can probably help.
Thanks in advance.
Todd
I’ve been reading about EMI and LED lighting and the culprit (it seems) is cheap drivers. I’ll be using between six and nine LED down lights in a 21’ x 13’ project studio (see here). For packaging reasons I’ll be using low-profile units like the attached image. I’ll also have LED’s in the hallway leading up to the studio, the basement stairwell, etc.
I haven’t been able to find any solid recommendations for a specific LED kit that is good for studios, so the thought of replacing the drivers came up. Mean Well reportedly makes high-quality drivers, but my suspicion is that these are for LED strip lights and not down lights.
So a dumb question… Can I take an off-the-shelf LED kit and replace the driver? If so, what specs do I need to look at beyond wattage? Mean Well offers constant-current units, constant-power units, built-in PFC functions, etc.
The only other option I’ve seen for EMI reduction are medical-grade devices which are insanely expensive. I’m going to call Mean Well (they’ll think I’m Chuck McGill), but I think if I explain the challenge they can probably help.
Thanks in advance.
Todd