Replacing Defective LED Driver (Transformer)

After only a few years my professionally installed LED tape light strip was only working intermittently. After some testing I determined the LED driver also known as the transformer was defective. The cost to replace the original driver Alloy LED Powerfactor was over $176. I decided to look around for a less expensive driver. I came across the Armacost model MD60W12VA for under $40. The Armacost driver/transformer had similar specifications to the Alloy without the high price tag. In the video we review how to trouble shoot the problem and the steps needed to remove the old Alloy and install the new Armacost.

[delinquense]

Excellent video. So much better than most. He knows what he is speaking about, focussed on safety, ensuring polarity is correct, mentioned some options to replace transformer, etc. Bravo. Job well done.

[wallebo]

Very nice! Great content. I have that same CL 440. I especially like the temperature function. I use it when I am checking vent temperatures on automotive air conditioners.

[karamhasanat]

I found this to be very informative, thank you

[robertbdesmond]

Thanks. We just had the same problem and I came to the same conclusion after much testing. Bought a new driver today on Amazon. $57 and free delivery. Should be here in a few days.

[armandomaldonado]

Thanks to your video I figure out I had the positive connect to the negative. 😂 that happens when you can’t understand how electricity works.

[djmk]

Great video! If your LED strips are rated for dimming, it would be nice to put them on a dimmer. You would need to verify what type of dimmer your driver is compatible with (Triac or ELV, I would not recommend 0-10V dimming as it is way more complicated).

[stevelascak]

How did you determine the wattage of the replacement driver unit?