DIY How To Install Downlights | Easy Lighting Upgrade (Ceiling Spotlights)
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- DIY How To Install Downlights | Easy Lighting Upgrade (Ceiling Spotlights)
Welcome to our comprehensive DIY tutorial on how to fit downlights! In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you everything you need to know to install downlights in your home like a pro. Whether you're looking to update your lighting or simply enhance the ambiance of your space, this video has got you covered.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Tools and Materials Needed: All the essential tools and materials required for the installation process.
2. Safety Precautions: Learn the important safety measures to take before starting your downlight installation.
3. Planning and Layout: This was done beforehand by finding the central point of the room for the centre downlight. And then taking equal measurements off the end of each wall. (60cm from each end of the room)
4. Cutting the Ceiling Holes: A 70mm hole saw was used for this, but be careful not to snag any potential wires!
5. Wiring the Downlights: A detailed guide on how to wire the downlights safely and efficiently.
6. Installing the Downlights: Learn how to securely fit the downlights into the ceiling.
7. Testing and Finishing Touches: Follow along for our upcoming videos!
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Well done Ewan looks boss 👍
Thanks Nick, appreciate it👍
Yes..tidy job and wired correctly, no single insulation showing outside of junction box, but should have done a quick test on existing😊 circuit to make sure you have correct polarity and a good earth conection. Leave the last light in chain disconnected so you can carry out continuity tests R1, R2 , Zs test and RCD trip times test for Minor Works Cert that needs issuing for addition to lighting circuit, once testing is done connect last light
Chalk line down the middle through the centre of the holes same again across each hole then mark the walls before overboarding then once boarded use the wall marks the chalk line over the boards to get your exact hole centres you probably already know this just though id pass it on just incase
Great tip mate! Thanks
Good explanations. How many lights can you run off one circuit?
I would speak to an electrician as it depends on what your setup is.
You can get a tool called the DADE it’s for downlighters it fits on your drill to stop the dust going everywhere worth getting for a few quid
I was thinking the same there like a fiver the mess he made 😂 not sure why he hacked at the ceiling like that such a messy job no need
I’ll get one of those for next time, appreciate it👍
@gregc7699 I knew there were cables routed in that ceiling, so I had to be careful with cutting tools👍
@@reno_with_us yes they are good saves so much mess! Handy tools! Keep up the good work. Considering you’re not a sparky you put more effort into that job with making sure you drill the holes in the centre of the joist and yes good for you. Good to see someone who tries and puts effort in! Every one has different ways of doing
It. I can see why you hacked more of the ceiling out to get the drill in but you could have drilled multiple holes with the hole saw and DADE too just a tip…good you over boarded saves time!
@@reno_with_us fair enough definitely gives me more confidence to do this in my flat though 🤞