Hi Guys & girls, I need some advice. I need to put some flexible strip LEDs in a cupboard.
I need them to light up when the cupboard door is opened.
The LEDs are powered by a 12 volt 5Amp AC/DC Adapter.
Input 100-240 Volts 50/60 Hz 1.6 Amps
Output 12 Volts 5 Amps
Is it a bad idea to
1. Have the adapter permanently hard wired into the mains and have the switch on the output side of the adapter so the lights come on when the door is opened?
Or
2. Should I put the switch on the input side of the adapter?
If, as I suspect, option 2 would be preferable is there a fridge door like pressure switch you can recommend to handle the 240 volt feed to the adapter?
I need them to light up when the cupboard door is opened.
The LEDs are powered by a 12 volt 5Amp AC/DC Adapter.
Input 100-240 Volts 50/60 Hz 1.6 Amps
Output 12 Volts 5 Amps
Is it a bad idea to
1. Have the adapter permanently hard wired into the mains and have the switch on the output side of the adapter so the lights come on when the door is opened?
Or
2. Should I put the switch on the input side of the adapter?
If, as I suspect, option 2 would be preferable is there a fridge door like pressure switch you can recommend to handle the 240 volt feed to the adapter?