Built to deliver, honestly rated
The PWR12V8A is a constant-voltage 12V power supply rated at 8 amps, 96 watts. Constant voltage means the output stays pinned at 12V DC while the connected load draws only the current it needs, up to the 8A ceiling. That is the behaviour most 12V accessories and equipment expect. The enclosure is a compact rectangular box measuring 17 cm in length, 7 cm in width and 4 cm in height, easy to mount out of sight in a cabinet, above a ceiling access panel or on a shelf in a mechanical space where air can move freely around it.
Class 1 versus Class 2 — read this before you buy
This unit is a Class 1 transformer. That single detail decides whether it is right for your job. Class 1 output is not limited the way Class 2 output is, which is why this model is not suitable for powering LED strips. Low-voltage LED strips must be powered by Class 2 transformers, engineered to comply with the maximum power limits written into the electrical code for low-voltage installations: 60 watts at 12 volts and 96 watts at 24 volts. If you are feeding tape light and you need this much wattage, the clean solution is to move your project to 24V products, where a Class 2 driver can legitimately supply 96 watts. Planning that switch at the design stage saves you rewiring later and keeps the inspection painless.
Technical specifications
SKU: PWR12V8A
Brand: LED MONTREAL
Certification: cULus for Canada and USA
Input: 120V AC power cable
Output: 12V 8A 96W
Dimmable: No
Transformer box length: 17 cm
Transformer box width: 7 cm
Transformer box height: 4 cm
Package includes: 12V 8A power supply (96W) and power cable
Installation and wiring tips
Because the input is a 120V AC power cable, the unit plugs into a standard outlet rather than requiring hard-wired conduit, which speeds up installs and makes service simple: unplug, swap, done. On the DC side, watch your polarity, keep your low-voltage runs as short as practical to limit voltage drop, and never load the supply to the absolute maximum — leaving headroom below 96W keeps the unit running cooler and extends its working life. Since the PWR12V8A is not dimmable, brightness or speed control has to happen downstream of the supply, on the DC side, with a controller suited to your device. As always in Canada, respect the Canadian Electrical Code and have an electrician handle anything permanent or concealed.
Where it fits and what comes with it
This is a residential and commercial power supply: homeowners running 12V equipment in a workshop or garage, contractors feeding specialty hardware, and small businesses powering displays or 12V devices behind a counter. Everything you need to get going is in the box — the supply itself plus the power cable. The full technical PDF for the PWR12V8A is available in the Documentation tab; download it, confirm the total wattage of your load and the class requirement of your application, and you will know immediately whether this 96W 12V power supply is the right match or whether a 24V Class 2 solution serves you better.
