Planning And Wiring LED Lights In Soffits
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Some tips on where to locate 6 LED recessed lights at this front entrance. For the latest products we now recommend a 2.25" hole saw. Also advice on a couple of different ways to fish the wire from fixture to fixture. Some of the installation methods have changed since this video was produced to make it more DIY friendly and further product enhancements have occurred.
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thanx man, you just unfold all the secret to me cuz i always wondered how the hell its done
You can also use noodle sticks to Fish the wire and a dual lens boroscope camera to check for a cavity.
Explain how the wiring is magically up inside the soffit just waiting to be used for lighting.
Yes could have been better video layout lol what can you expect for free these days
WiILL pass code, this is low voltage wiring
Very Calm and collected, thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
See this link for the most recent DIY information www.eavestrough.ca/lighting-affiliation.php
For the latest product, a 2.25" hole saw is recommended.
Thanks. I haven't thought of LED lighting in those areas. Is it possible to install permanent color-programmable LED holiday string lighting?
That's what I Want, too! I can't find them. Let me know if you found them.
136 Dislikes WTH. I don't get that this guy did an awesome job and it's a great video.
Thanks for the complement. With all the views this video has, I'm guessing it has been seen by lots of competitors - both product and installation.
@@torontoeavestrough I assume it is because he is not using conduit or even a true romex. Although these new LED pod lights themselves are low voltage, they are are still wired to a standard household 15 amp 120V circuit somewhere. If a future service person (pressure washer, painter, gutter repair, christmas light hooks, etc etc) messes with that drip edge / front facia, there is a high chance of shock. In addition, there is a strong chance that all of that wire running in the channel of a very sharp aluminum edge will be cut somewhere which would charge the facia and perhaps the downspouts. If a kid was playing out side with no shoes on and they touched the downspout, they could be dead! Not to mention he is breaking universal code in all 50 states! The wire should be in a conduit or if using romex, should be secured with proper mounts every 2 feet (standard code). Shoving it in the aluminum facia is a shameful joke and very dangerous. (not a competitor....work in the finance world....dad was a builder and taught me the trades / common sense growing up). This defies common sense with working with power even low voltage in a wall / ceiling / building cavity!
I assume it is because he is not using conduit or even a true romex. Although these new LED pod lights themselves are low voltage, they are are still wired to a standard household 15 amp 120V circuit somewhere. If a future service person (pressure washer, painter, gutter repair, christmas light hooks, etc etc) messes with that drip edge / front facia, there is a high chance of shock. In addition, there is a strong chance that all of that wire running in the channel of a very sharp aluminum edge will be cut somewhere which would charge the facia and perhaps the downspouts. If a kid was playing out side with no shoes on and they touched the downspout, they could be dead! Not to mention he is breaking universal code in all 50 states! The wire should be in a conduit or if using romex, should be secured with proper mounts every 2 feet (standard code). Shoving it in the aluminum facia is a shameful joke and very dangerous. (not a competitor....work in the finance world....dad was a builder and taught me the trades / common sense growing up). This defies common sense with working with power even low voltage in a wall / ceiling / building cavity!
@@trocks4321 Hi Terry I see where your coming from. What your explaining would apply here if the line running through the soffit was 120 volt. It's not. Its 12 volt. Same as a landscaper would install low voltage landscape lighting in a flower bed. A power high quality 12 volt power supply plugs into wall and converts the power to 12 volt. We run 12 volt lines. We can hook up lights when line is live with no shock. Its very safe. You do not have to be an electrician to do these lights. They are super safe. Thanks for looking out for unsafe work but you are confused.
@@torontoeavestrough And what happens when another inexperienced person does not realize you are are using a low voltage transformer and just follows how you wired this with 14/2 on standard HH voltage? What also happens when the wire (even low voltage) does get snipped and causes shorts? I am not confused my friend and understand low voltage wiring. I run my ultra low voltage speaker wires and cameras in my attic and still use staples, snaps, clips, or something to secure the wire. There is a right and wrong way to do things. I do not think your method is right and would not do it this way. There is a reason you have 199 thumb downs. I guess we are all confused. There is always a shot cut and easy way to do things which is why home owners and insurance companies pay out major $$'s every year for all of the easy (wrong way) of doing things with plumbing, electric, windows, paint, trim, etc you name it.
Video is about wiring and yet no wiring was shown in the clip. Misleading
If you follow the link just added to the top of the comments you can get to the installation page of the manufacturer where some photos exist of different installation methods to make it more Do-It-Yourself friendly. Things have changed since this video.
Link still doesn’t show the wiring we all are looking for.
That’s how did that white wire you pull from the soffit get there and where does it go.
@@SaneAsLuna It comes from inside the house with a DelphiTech power supply. There are multiple ways to get it there depending on your house construction. If you want some suggestions and live in Canada or the US, you can call their toll free number - just follow my link to their website to reach them through the contact form or their number.
I cheated on getting the wire up in there. I took advantage of resingling the roof and as I progressed around the house I would pull a lower sheathing board off, my roof has 1x6 on it, and I placed a 14-2 inside the soffit space. Quite easy if you just happen to be reshingling.
You didn't show in detail the fishing of the wire
Thanks Anastasia for the question. It varies depending on your soffit and facia type. You can fish it above the soffit, or tuck it into the J-trim of the facia and use a 5/8” hole plug included with the MAX series of lights by the manufacturer. Follow the link in video description for an overview of the latest product and a link to the manufacturer. There you will find pictures in the installation section of their website and they provide free phone support for additional questions if you are Canada or the US.
put a nut or metal object on the end of the wire and a magnet along the bottom
works pretty well
these vids are cool i wanna be a carpenter if thats what u are
At 2 minutes 50 seconds how did you fish that wire from inside you should have show it
Yes that would have been good to see. The garage ceiling was unfinished and open to the rafters so we could reach our hand right into the soffit almost. It's pretty easy that way.
Maxed out volume on RUclips screen and on my laptop....STILL hard to hear you. But...thanks for informative video. Consider reposting with volume increased?
The volume is fine, must be your laptop
If you took off the fascia, why would you not lay the cable onto the soffit instead of tucking it under the fascia again?
Well you could but would have to loosen all the soffits as well.
please tell me you didnt run 120v in the facia channel...
I realize in the video after watching again that I did not specify that this feed wire is 12 volt not 120 volt and is super safe this way.
Totally knew you were from Toronto before I even saw your user name! #Hoose LOL!
Good grief, if you're going to make these videos, invest in a camera and wireless microphone.
Not a bad idea!
Good content. Could not hear a word.
eavesdroppers doing electrical,that’s the only clue you need to know if it’s done proper
Its 12 volt! No different than a landscaper installing garden lights. Red to red black to black. Seal connections well, locate well. Done. Its not rocket science. Any contractor who takes pride in there work can do this.
@DIECASTCOLLECT97 Well thanks for the compliment!
How far apart should the lights be from eachother?
About 6 feet or so
wished you showed the lites you were using it looks like low voltage liting
See the new link at the top for pictures of the latest lights - they have changed since this video.
where did you get your supply of power for the lights?
Air power
Comes from a small indoor power supply that will power up to 20 lights. Every light has a built in adaptive driver to handle voltage drop on long runs with many lights so all the lights maintain the same brightness. For example, on 18 gauge wire, you can put 11 lights anywhere on a 100 foot run and no voltage drop problems.
@@torontoeavestrough Hello, I really enjoy this video that you made. I am looking to do something similar. I have a two-story home with a floodlight outside under the soffit on the second story. The light switch to control this flood light is downstairs in the living room. My question is, I want to add another flood light at the same height under the soffit but at the opposite end. Can I run a wire off my existing flood light over to the opposite end to connect to the new flood light and then have both of these flood lights working off the same light switch down in the living room? I would greatly appreciate any advice that you would recommend.
Thank you
@@CC-dz6mw Surry that's a question for an electrician. This wiring is low voltage. 12 volt. Best of luck
@@darrenperry2201 Thank you
I wish you would have shown installing a light. Did you mount to studs or is light only supported by soffits?
They are light weight and thr soffit will support thrm easily
great work , but can you use two different cameras on the same app
Where can you get the lights?
Hi Jon here is our affiliate link.
www.eavestrough.ca/lighting-affiliation.php
What the hell is a grach?
Lol had to watch the video again to get it. It refers to where you would possibly park your car or fill with random items
How much does this cost approximately?
We don't install these anymore but we used to charge 250 to $300 per light labor and material. That would include the power panel and the automatic timer as well
Whats a good rule of thumb of how far apart each light should be??? Nice vid
It's a balance of centering the lights on the wall for aesthetics and also being mindful of creating an overlap of lighting on the ground if it's for pathway lighting
Thank you got aa enough knowledge how to install pot lights
Glad to help
@@torontoeavestrough hi, I’m living in Chatham is it anyway that I can join your team , coz I love to work electrical repairing . Please text me on singhmonty31@gmail.com , I’ll tell you about my education and experience. Thanks
Garaje......
Close maybe to many vowels
Are they 4" leds?
They fit into 2.25" hole and that has a cleaner look on soffits because the hole can be drilled on the flat area between corrugations.
@@torontoeavestrough thx
What time wire did you use? Seems soft
where does one buy these lights?
Did you ever find where to get these light?
I can’t find ?
Does not pass code. Don't do it this way.
Why? They are 12v not 110v
Thanks for handling this John. It is also powered by a power-limited circuit which is important to limit the amount of current with a short. Those 2 things combined make this a Class II electrical circuit. In most parts of Canada and the US you don't need a permit and DIY installation is allowed. The installation methods are even easier now than when the video was produced. The product now ships with hole plugs so wiring can tuck into the J-trim of facia.