I can’t believe it took me 3 years to find this video. I had CFL fixtures I’ve been needing to replace for years. This video was the perfect amount of detail I needed to do this replacement myself. I told my wife I was so close to hiring a handyman to do this for me since I don’t like to mess with electrical, especially in the ceiling. Thank you so much for posting this!!
Hi! I know this video is 3 years old, but I just wanted to say instructions were clear and simple. Just replaced a whole bunch of old bulbs with LED and I feel so accomplished!
There’s several of these instructional videos on RUclips, and yours is absolutely the easiest to follow, for me. Thank you for posting this! I’ll be using it this week to replace all my CFLs.
Thanks so much. I just did three successful conversions. I really appreciate your self effacing humor about leaving your light in the ceiling. Being a DIY we all screw up and in retrospect it's often funny. And in being persistent we end up succeeding.
Good video that will live on for many years. I do suggest removing the ballast wires from the junction box, never good to have bare ends floating around in there. Also consider removing one of the blue and red wires as unnecessary. Again, excellent tutorial.
Such an excellent video! Short enough to provide all the details and no time wasted with any fluff! I changed a half dozen fixtures the exact same scenario as the video. Thank you for posting!
Great video. I did my first one today and I followed your steps exactly. It worked like a charm and was pretty easy to do. I've got others in my house to do now. Thanks for showing me the way.
Hi, Thank you for posting this video. Your instructional video easily saved me $300-$400 in electrician labor cost. I successfully converted all 4 kitchen lights from cfl to led bulbs. Thank you again!!
Best tutorial ever. Very very helpful. I've watched several of other videos but didn't have the confidence to replace the CFL socket until I saw your video. Thank you so much.
I can't imagine a better guide to this task: a brilliant demonstration. I have 32 CFLs to replace but I'll employ someone to do it for me :) At least Charlie has provided a benchmark against which others can be measured. I won't DIY..but at least I'll know what's going on. Thank you!
Excellent video! I watched it a couple of times and attempted to convert the recessed lights in my kitchen. Success! The only issue I had was the "door" to the junction box was on the other side so I had to figure out how to take the entire ballast off. Once that was off, I was able to get it completely out of the way. Thank you Sir.
Thank you so much. I had installed but it was dimming and turning off. I then started searching online and found this which explained I had to bypass balance in ceiling box.SO much better lighting now.
Love this video. It seems like CharlieTV is quite experienced. It helped me a ton and his voice is so chill, should take up painting and be the new Bob Ross. Just sayin, he’s got that vibe. Thanks
Great video, very clear and nicely explained. I like the part how you explained to bypass the ballast wires as literally we don't need to touch those wires anymore that cleared the puzzle I had earlier.
Thank you for a very detailed video! After watching about 3 other videos I almost gave up until I saw yours! It was super simple following your guide! Thank you!
Good instruction. However, i would like to make a comment on the unused wires. You should clip off the bare copper section of the unused wires and then cover the cut end with an electrical tape for extra protection even if they do not have power.
Very clear and easy to understand. However as shown, technically it violates the National Electrical Code (NEC). Connecting a conductor whose sheath is a color other than white, gray or tripled-striped white to the white wire (referred to as a "grounded neutral") is not permitted by the code, even though electrically it will work fine. (The grounded neutral is current-carrying; it's NOT the same as the "equipment ground", which does not normally carry current.) The idea is to make it obvious which conductor is the grounded neutral by restricting the color to either white, gray or triple-striped white. Alternatively, one can draw a single length of white-colored conductor into the armored cable sheath by attaching it at one end to the blue-colored conductor and pulling it through to the other end. I'd suggest doing the same with the black conductor, and use a conductor size of 14 AWG for each. One can use a fish-tape to do the pulling instead.
Thanks for sharing how to convert from cfl to led. Good illustration. I will convert my lighting fixtures too. I will remember don’t forget the flashlight 🔦 😆
Very strange that you didn't show the disconnecting of the black and white wires that power the ballast. At 6:12 is a clear view of the white wire nut with three wires going to it, one of which goes to the ballast. At 6:16 is a view that shows the white wire nut still attached, but miraculously the white wire to the ballast is no longer connected to it and you don't mention it. At this point you go into detail about removing the four wire nuts that connect to the output of the ballast, but by failing to mention that you need to disconnect the white and black wires that power the ballast, I'm afraid that some folks might leave the ballast powered. Then later at 16:07 when you just push the unused ballast wires into the junction box with their exposed ends, it is quite possible to create a short circuit if the person following this video didn't grasp that they needed to disconnect the ballast's white and black wires. I really think you need to update this video accordingly because it is unsafe to do this in the way that you have shown it.
There’s nothing strange here, I specifically said “ once you separate all of the wires coming out of the ballast, you put them aside because you won’t be using them” one should not only watch the video but also listen to the step by step, my instructions are very clear. I’m sorry that you’re having a hard time with it, almost everyone else found the video very clear and easy to follow, no need to update it.
@@charlietv625 Very good Video Charlie Thanks!. But I do agree with the comment above. I just completed the work based on your video but if it weren't for the comment above I would have missed disconnecting the additional wires powering the ballast. You are right, you did mention removing all the wire nuts but in the following video shot, it only showed the wire nuts disconnected from the red and blue wires. Nevertheless, great video and appreciate it
You may have attention deficit. The guy in the video clearly says to undo all the wire nuts and then he cuts over after this is done and shows all the wires (including the black and white) coming out of the ballast disconnected.
WAGOS also would make this safer and easier for a DIY homeowner.WAGOS are awsome because they can safely connect solid and stranded wires. AMAZON HAS WAGOS.
I can’t believe it took me 3 years to find this video. I had CFL fixtures I’ve been needing to replace for years. This video was the perfect amount of detail I needed to do this replacement myself. I told my wife I was so close to hiring a handyman to do this for me since I don’t like to mess with electrical, especially in the ceiling. Thank you so much for posting this!!
Hi! I know this video is 3 years old, but I just wanted to say instructions were clear and simple. Just replaced a whole bunch of old bulbs with LED and I feel so accomplished!
I feel the same @Jason and thank you so much @Charlie, you are wonderful.
Same here! 👍🙏
There’s several of these instructional videos on RUclips, and yours is absolutely the easiest to follow, for me. Thank you for posting this! I’ll be using it this week to replace all my CFLs.
Thanks so much. I just did three successful conversions. I really appreciate your self effacing humor about leaving your light in the ceiling. Being a DIY we all screw up and in retrospect it's often funny. And in being persistent we end up succeeding.
This is the best video I've seen so far regarding CFL to LED conversion!
Thank you so much
Well put....
Nice step by step video.
thank you
Agreed, best step by step video. I am going to try it .
Good video that will live on for many years. I do suggest removing the ballast wires from the junction box, never good to have bare ends floating around in there. Also consider removing one of the blue and red wires as unnecessary. Again, excellent tutorial.
Such an excellent video! Short enough to provide all the details and no time wasted with any fluff! I changed a half dozen fixtures the exact same scenario as the video. Thank you for posting!
I am also 3 yrs behind, but this is still a ridiculously helpful video! Thanks!
Great video. I did my first one today and I followed your steps exactly. It worked like a charm and was pretty easy to do. I've got others in my house to do now. Thanks for showing me the way.
Hi, Thank you for posting this video. Your instructional video easily saved me $300-$400 in electrician labor cost. I successfully converted all 4 kitchen lights from cfl to led bulbs. Thank you again!!
Couldn't have done my conversion without this video, I replaced 6 and it was a breeze. Thank you.
Great video, thanks Charlie! I pulled out the spare blue & red wire to make connecting the LED wires a bit easier.
Sir, you're an amazing teacher! I watched many videos on this but no one explained it as well as and as clearly as you did. Thankyou so much!
100% Agree
Best tutorial ever. Very very helpful. I've watched several of other videos but didn't have the confidence to replace the CFL socket until I saw your video. Thank you so much.
I can't imagine a better guide to this task: a brilliant demonstration. I have 32 CFLs to replace but I'll employ someone to do it for me :) At least Charlie has provided a benchmark against which others can be measured. I won't DIY..but at least I'll know what's going on. Thank you!
Oh Kevin, you poor sonofabitch. I've got six in my kitchen and was worrying about this myself, but THIRTY TWO?!?!? You have my sympathy, sir!
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THANK YOU, sir. This is by far the best DIY tutorial on this process I’ve seen. You’re the man! 👍
thank you
Excellent video! I watched it a couple of times and attempted to convert the recessed lights in my kitchen. Success! The only issue I had was the "door" to the junction box was on the other side so I had to figure out how to take the entire ballast off. Once that was off, I was able to get it completely out of the way. Thank you Sir.
Let there be light! We followed your instructions and got it done. My wife and I appreciate your time and video!!
Awesome, glad to hear that
Thanks for making such a thorough video. Too many steps left off some of the others I watched. Will be attempting this later this week.
I agree with all the comments I have read so far. This is the best video. Straight to the point with no nonsense. Thank you sir!
Thank you so much. I had installed but it was dimming and turning off. I then started searching online and found this which explained I had to bypass balance in ceiling box.SO much better lighting now.
Love this video. It seems like CharlieTV is quite experienced. It helped me a ton and his voice is so chill, should take up painting and be the new Bob Ross. Just sayin, he’s got that vibe. Thanks
Thanks - this was the clearest video i found on this subject. Much appreciated!
Great video, very clear and nicely explained. I like the part how you explained to bypass the ballast wires as literally we don't need to touch those wires anymore that cleared the puzzle I had earlier.
By far the best video - I love the step by step and very easy to understand what you are saying.
Good and great explanation step by step
Moved into a house with all CFLs . Very helpful video. Thank you .
thank you so much for your clear instruction and demo. Following this, I have just successfully removed ballast and wired for LED Edison socket.
Best video on the tutorial for converting DFL to LED among all the others! Very clear and informative. Thank you so much!
Beautiful, I just changed first light and works great ❤Thank you for a beautiful explanation
Thank you for a very detailed video! After watching about 3 other videos I almost gave up until I saw yours! It was super simple following your guide! Thank you!
Just did 2 of these today thanks to your step by step man. Thank you so much for this 👍
Good instruction. However, i would like to make a comment on the unused wires. You should clip off the bare copper section of the unused wires and then cover the cut end with an electrical tape for extra protection even if they do not have power.
This is the great video. I followed your steps and replaced CFL successfully. Thank you!
Best video on DIY that i have see so far
Best instructional video so far for me.
Very clear and understandable treatment of the wiring. Thank you.
Great video. Clear and precise. Thank you. Nice to listen to your instructions.
Excellent video. Very clear. I like how you describe each step. Best video I have seen on CFL to LED conversion! Thanks!
Just finished this project! Thank you for the great informational video!
Thank you for this very well put video...
You just saved me $800..
I own you lunch my friend.
God bless...
I had those stupid cfl about 10 deep in my kitchen and change them all to led. Great job!
This gave me the courage to change my faulty Bi pin socket.
Fantastically clear instructions and excellent video quality,,,,thank you!
I like your teaching
My lights are working thank a lot
Charlie, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with the world. Great video.
Excellent video! Explained and executed in the simplest way. Now I feel I am ready to replace 6 of them in my kitchen.
You can do it!
GREAT VIDEO, I used this and converted my whole house to LED!
Nice, I'm glad I was able to help
Where did you buy the LED lights? How many lights did you have to change. I would like to do the same but not buy individual lights
Awesome video...clear and simple to follow....thank you very much!!!!
Very clear and well produced instructional video. Answered many of my questions. Well done!
Too funny! I was thinking "Dont forget the flashlight!" I have done the same thing! LOL. Great video and you are such a nice guy! Thanks!
Thanks so much!!
Very clear and easy to understand. However as shown, technically it violates the National Electrical Code (NEC). Connecting a conductor whose sheath is a color other than white, gray or tripled-striped white to the white wire (referred to as a "grounded neutral") is not permitted by the code, even though electrically it will work fine. (The grounded neutral is current-carrying; it's NOT the same as the "equipment ground", which does not normally carry current.) The idea is to make it obvious which conductor is the grounded neutral by restricting the color to either white, gray or triple-striped white. Alternatively, one can draw a single length of white-colored conductor into the armored cable sheath by attaching it at one end to the blue-colored conductor and pulling it through to the other end. I'd suggest doing the same with the black conductor, and use a conductor size of 14 AWG for each. One can use a fish-tape to do the pulling instead.
So basically……stick some white tape on each end😅
Awesome video. I have two of those cFL FIXTURES IN BATHroom and it really hard to see but now I can change them
Great video. Will follow your tutorial when I change my cfl’s out!
Thank you for this video. My ballast was also located behind and I had no way of getting to it to try to re wire it.
The Best Yet !!!!! Thank YOU !!! ITS Done !!!! THANK YOU so very much >
Thank you sir
Very clear explained video
You really good
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Thanks for sharing how to convert from cfl to led. Good illustration. I will convert my lighting fixtures too. I will remember don’t forget the flashlight 🔦 😆
yes, don't forget the flashlight, the most important part of the whole video :)
This was super clear and so valuable. Thank you!
very helpful video. changed 1 light. 3 more remaining.
Thank you for this video! It helped me soo much!!
great job Charlie. You took the mystery out of it. Nice work
I have this same job to do. You really show how, well. This video is excellent. Thanks.
Super clear and the system shown here is exactly what I have at home. Thank you for doing this.
you are welcome
Very strange that you didn't show the disconnecting of the black and white wires that power the ballast. At 6:12 is a clear view of the white wire nut with three wires going to it, one of which goes to the ballast. At 6:16 is a view that shows the white wire nut still attached, but miraculously the white wire to the ballast is no longer connected to it and you don't mention it. At this point you go into detail about removing the four wire nuts that connect to the output of the ballast, but by failing to mention that you need to disconnect the white and black wires that power the ballast, I'm afraid that some folks might leave the ballast powered. Then later at 16:07 when you just push the unused ballast wires into the junction box with their exposed ends, it is quite possible to create a short circuit if the person following this video didn't grasp that they needed to disconnect the ballast's white and black wires. I really think you need to update this video accordingly because it is unsafe to do this in the way that you have shown it.
There’s nothing strange here, I specifically said “ once you separate all of the wires coming out of the ballast, you put them aside because you won’t be using them” one should not only watch the video but also listen to the step by step, my instructions are very clear. I’m sorry that you’re having a hard time with it, almost everyone else found the video very clear and easy to follow, no need to update it.
@@charlietv625 Very good Video Charlie Thanks!. But I do agree with the comment above. I just completed the work based on your video but if it weren't for the comment above I would have missed disconnecting the additional wires powering the ballast. You are right, you did mention removing all the wire nuts but in the following video shot, it only showed the wire nuts disconnected from the red and blue wires. Nevertheless, great video and appreciate it
You may have attention deficit. The guy in the video clearly says to undo all the wire nuts and then he cuts over after this is done and shows all the wires (including the black and white) coming out of the ballast disconnected.
Thank you Sir...your an excellent teacher (cool t-shirt as well). :-)
Thank you kindly!
Thx for sharing ur video. This video make me to install so easy.
I just converted one today! This is so helpful!!!
Thank you so much for these clear instructions!
Soooo helpful. Not much on the plot :^) but useful and thorough just the same. Thank You.
I like the way you explain, good job !!
Thank you thank you thank you ... I've been searching for this!
thank you for teaching me. very clear instructions. Thanks again
Thanks so much for making this so clear! Much appreciated
Thanks so much! Exactly what I was looking for!
Thank you for the wiring explanation, it helped me a lot 👍
Glad to hear that
Very helpful! Thank you so much for the detailed information.
very nice, best instructive video i've ever seen
Wow, thanks!
Thank you for posting this!! This saved my day. Great tutorial!!!
Great Job 👏🏼! Very helpful. I might actually decide to try this LONG over due project! 🤞🏼
Go for it💪
Thank you soooo much this helped me out a lot
Thanks for the tutorial. I was wondering what should I do with the round socket that come with it :)
Excellent tutorial. Very detailed
Great job and great camera work!
Nice video. Thank you. Going to switch mine over now.
amazing. what a great video! thank you for the walkthrough. thumbs up!
Thank you for sharing! This is the best one out there 👍
Thanks for a great tutorial...learned about the dimming of LEDs.
For those who thumbed down this video...get a life!
Our lights are upgrated to led. Thanks to you!
This is one of the best video
SUB and LIKED!!! Thanks for your instruction; very detailed.
This Video Rocks! Thank you Charlie! So ready to do this project this weekend!
Thank you J.G., the first one will take the longest, it gets so much more faster after that, good luck
Charlie TV your so right it went just like you said after the first one the other 3 were a breeze! Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this video!! I am guessing the 2 prong CFL is the same process. I will give it a go
Great instructions. Very helpful. You are awesome !!!
thank you
Thank you for this very helpful video. :)
Nicely explained. Thank you!
You are the best charlietv!!
Great video, I was wondering what to do with the extra wires.
WAGOS also would make this safer and easier for a DIY homeowner.WAGOS are awsome because they can safely connect solid and stranded wires. AMAZON HAS WAGOS.
I want to know if you tiled your kitchen backsplash, that'd be a great video!
Great video! Question: Why did you keep 2 blues and 2 reds? Would 1 blue and 1 red be enough?
one of each is perfectly fine, two of each makes for a thicker wire, i prefer the thicker setup