Thank you so much! I replaced my outdoor light fixtures for the 1st time. I was tired of waiting for my sons and did it myself! I feel so accomplished!
Have you know. Recently purchased a house and we want to spice up the curb appeal. Bought new lights and almost called someone to install them. Decide to hop on RUclips and found your video. Thanks to you I save myself some money lol. Appreciate you
That was smoother than flowing water. Thank you. This is actually on my honey-do-list. Going outside to change the lamps now. However, im turning off ALL the breakers as my breakers are partially labeled. 👍👍👍
Thank you so much. I am going to attempt this in our 25 plus years old house next week. I am very handy and changed outlets and switches inside the house myself but have not done driveway lights. Thanks for the great video !!
Very simple clear instructions. I am a new homeowner female, I did it in 30 minutes 😊 Only thing missing was to turn off the house power. Thanks so much
Always use a little handheld tester to make sure your power is off. It looks like a pen or a marker. You hold it to the wires and press a button and if the wires are still hot it will beep nice and loud.
It is only used to check if the circuit is energized but not to check if the circuit is dead. For 100% safe isolation, you have to use a voltage indicator with a proving unit to ensure the potential difference across hot, neutral and ground are 0V. This why you almost never see a professional electrician carry a handheld tester.
Awesome job a little reminder to those who opened the old light and was full of yellow jackets..dont jump off your porch screaming. Other than that tip Awesome vid
Just a note, Black wire is Hot not positive. Also you should twist your wires as the other ones before to put the twist one connector so they all stay together inside the box
As a kind reminder "positive for electric" is the actual term you would use in the rest of the world that speaks English as an additional language. That's why the content creators use Positive and Neutral and Ground as the actual terminology rather than layman slang. ❤
@@AmyC28713 hi Amy, thanks to be kind in your response. To be honest I dont see any situation where it could be named as positive. DC has positive, negative/ground. But for AC, since it is an alternate current, the positive and negative side change 60 times per seconds. We call it "LIVE" or "HOT", neutral and ground. But I can see that some could do the analogy to DC since, if the positive(dc) or live(ac), it is the one what will bring the circuit alive, its the dangerous one (in most cases). Cheers 🥂
Thanks so much!! Hey, is there a tool / way to find the ground, neutral and ground? I havent tried yet, but every dang house I have had, every time I pull the wires out, they are all black! All the same color! Same Size, same guage, same everything! No writing on the cable (makes me wonder how the initial electrician knew which one is which) Yours, and every other videos, you guys clearly have white, black, green, etc. But not me. Any help would be great. Thanks again!!
It's always good to mention turn off the power at the breaker box before physically touching any wires in your home, they could be hot. Have a great day.
So i have new sconces with that same bracket as opposed to the cross bracket that has the 2 set screws in the middle to set your level. I used this bracket you have here and the entire sconce just wanted to swivel and sway in the wind. How do you keep it level??
Seen some negative comments. Thanks for the videos. Everyone that wants to know has got to learn somehow. I have learned so much about cars through RUclips. And for you RUclips haters! Why you even watching? Go do you and mind your own business.
So question... I have a red & black connected, & 2 whites connected on the current light. The new light has a black, white & green/yellow & tells me which is which as far as neutral, ground, live so is there some other way to hook up the wires? Should I just call an electrician?
My question is why are there 2 black wires and 2 white wires pre wired. Instead of just one black and one wire. Is the second pair of black/white wires in parallel connection to another fixture ?
None of my exterior light fixtures currently have junction boxes, there’s just a wire sticking out of the side of the house underneath. Was that pretty common in the 70s?
I have the exact white lamplight in your thumbnail, I would like to paint it black instead of changing it what kind of paint it right for that kind of material?
Is there a usual place in the circuit breaker where the outside lights are connected to? I look at my breaker panel and I can't figure it out. I turned off the ones that make sense to me like those near the kitchen since this is for a porch light by the kitchen back door. I tried turning off everything in the kitchen (cooktop, kitchen GFI, nook dining area, dishwasher, garbage disposal) but the porch light is still on. I don't want to needlessly turn off oven and A/C since they are in use. I even turned off jacuzzi and bathroom GFI, garage GFI -- still the light is on. I'll try some more later. Thanks.
You really NEED to check the wires are actually DEAD before going in and touching them even after popping the circuitbreaker. The number of electrocutions that occur because the wrong breaker was switched off or some wiring error that backfeeds Line (or Active or Phase) ... NEVER called POSITIVE (used to describe DC voltage) to the connection you are working on. This video kind of took a shortcut on safety! Another good practice is to put a temporary note tag on the breaker you have switched off so someone else doesn’t come by and reset it for whatever reason not knowing you’re working on mains electrics!
0:34 the video says the ensure the power is off. If you need a RUclips video to explain that to you, then you shouldn't be working with electricity in the first place. Hire someone.. LOL
@@StoopSports still a good idea to measure or even use a chicken stick for any potential on the conductors you're going to handle even though you pulled the fuse, or popped the breaker at the fuse box and locked them out with a tag warning you are on the other end! Just good safe practice to get into really....
Besides what others have said about using a non contact voltage tester, you should have connected the ground to the bracket. It was wrong in the old set up and now it'll be wrong for years to come.
You certainly can, and should, if it’s in an area that is exposed to the weather. I didn’t on this one because it’s on the porch and is well protected.
I just installed new porch lights and followed this example. First light fixture worked fine. I covered the sensor amd the light came on now problem. The secomd light same thing but ince I turned the power back on amd covered the sensor the second light did not work and I tested the first installed lighr and now it was not working. I went to see did I trip the circuit. Went amd did a reset but no powet. No sure how the first light worked as tested but thw seco d did not. Now I'm fustrated.
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Thank you so much! I replaced my outdoor light fixtures for the 1st time. I was tired of waiting for my sons and did it myself! I feel so accomplished!
Thank you, RUclips Husband, for teaching me how to remove and update my outdoor light! You did a great job; therefore, so did I!
Thanks! I used this to replace some old outdoor lights this weekend. They look amazing and I didn't get electrocuted, which is a huge win.
Thanks for this vid! I upgraded 4 outdoor light fixtures by myself in about an hour, without shocking myself! I'm becoming a pro at DIY!
Always use an electrical tester and confirm the wires are DEAD.
It's not going to do more than tickle you a little bit anyway... people acting like it's got 210 running through it
Have you know. Recently purchased a house and we want to spice up the curb appeal. Bought new lights and almost called someone to install them. Decide to hop on RUclips and found your video. Thanks to you I save myself some money lol. Appreciate you
That was smoother than flowing water. Thank you. This is actually on my honey-do-list. Going outside to change the lamps now. However, im turning off ALL the breakers as my breakers are partially labeled. 👍👍👍
Same. I'm just flipping the main off because our labels are old and decrepit lol
How easy to understand! Thank you! And it's nice to see that there are porch lights that don't have difficult to reach, dainty bulbs.
Thank you so much. I am going to attempt this in our 25 plus years old house next week. I am very handy and changed outlets and switches inside the house myself but have not done driveway lights. Thanks for the great video !!
Wow thank you for the thorough breakdown. You made this extremely easy by identifying all the parts
two seconds in and i’m impressed. sick transition
Very simple clear instructions. I am a new homeowner female, I did it in 30 minutes 😊
Only thing missing was to turn off the house power.
Thanks so much
Please make a video on how to use various types of testers to check live wire. If it’s already there, please share the link
Very easy to follow! You explain things in a very easy to understand way!
Should always use a tic tester or multi meter to test the hot. Never trust the switch in case of a 3 way or the wiring is messed up.
Exactly. I had a scare once before. It was a 3way
But if the breaker is shut off there shouldn't be any electricity running to it, no?
@@lancer717
I had a scare once in a three-way, but my wife and I got tested and luckily everything was good, good advice! 😊
@@mariebee3146 The breaker can be faulty or the circuit could be fed from another circuit because of dodgy wiring.
Or best use a voltage indicator with a proving unit, that's the only way to prove the circuit is 100% DEAD.
Man that looked so incredibly easy 😮
Thank you! Very instructional. I will change mine tomorrow
Thank you so much! Thabks to your video I did it by myself! Homeowner single mom over here in Puerto Rico! 💪🏼
Thanks, this was well-explained and helpful. As a result, I was successful in changing out my old fixture to a new one.
Thank you so much. I'm scared of even a static shock but I believe I can do this with your instructions!
Thank you, this video was super easy to watch and follow along.
Always use a little handheld tester to make sure your power is off. It looks like a pen or a marker. You hold it to the wires and press a button and if the wires are still hot it will beep nice and loud.
It is only used to check if the circuit is energized but not to check if the circuit is dead. For 100% safe isolation, you have to use a voltage indicator with a proving unit to ensure the potential difference across hot, neutral and ground are 0V. This why you almost never see a professional electrician carry a handheld tester.
Good video demonstrating how to get the work done. Thank you
Thank you! Very helpful and feel confident changing out my fixture to update my home a bit!
Awesome job a little reminder to those who opened the old light and was full of yellow jackets..dont jump off your porch screaming. Other than that tip Awesome vid
😂 All I got was dead spiders and tiny moths!
Just a note, Black wire is Hot not positive. Also you should twist your wires as the other ones before to put the twist one connector so they all stay together inside the box
And then add a small piece of electrical tape around it
As a kind reminder "positive for electric" is the actual term you would use in the rest of the world that speaks English as an additional language.
That's why the content creators use Positive and Neutral and Ground as the actual terminology rather than layman slang.
❤
@@AmyC28713 hi Amy, thanks to be kind in your response. To be honest I dont see any situation where it could be named as positive.
DC has positive, negative/ground. But for AC, since it is an alternate current, the positive and negative side change 60 times per seconds. We call it "LIVE" or "HOT", neutral and ground. But I can see that some could do the analogy to DC since, if the positive(dc) or live(ac), it is the one what will bring the circuit alive, its the dangerous one (in most cases).
Cheers 🥂
Thank you for a quick and informative video! I've successfully installed my first 2 outdoor light fixtures after watching this :)
that transition at 0:08 had me locked in
Great video! Straight forward and very easy to follow….
….now, on with replacing the light fixture!!! 🤞🏻
Wow smooth transition in the beginning of the video from old fixture to new! Well done on your video editing skills man ;)
Thanks, man. I appreciate that.
Thanks I appreciate you showing me how easy this was.
Scandinavian first name, mountains in the background. I know a Utahn when I see one. Great video!
I appreciate you brother! Got mine setup within 10 mins.
Thank you this was very helpful . I installed both the fixtures with the help of my wife
Thank you I am 71 and I can do this!
Thanks, great video - was helpful when I replaced my three old outdoor lights.
Man!!you are a grate teacher.
Thanks for the video i repaced it in no time and saved $$
Thank you for this video 😊 just bought my first house this year and I'm gonna change my porch light soon so this was really helpful 😁
Updates?
@@2cuteNmyGT he ded ☠️ ⚡️
So, its not necessary to wrap the ground wire around the green grounding screw? I'm confused on this. Thanks.
Thank u. Can u turn it off as well using the smart bulb
So helpful just changed my deck fixture for the first time with this video
Yo! That transition in the beginning was 🔥!!
thank you sir changed mine easy breezy all learned from you .
Thanks so much!! Hey, is there a tool / way to find the ground, neutral and ground? I havent tried yet, but every dang house I have had, every time I pull the wires out, they are all black! All the same color! Same Size, same guage, same everything! No writing on the cable (makes me wonder how the initial electrician knew which one is which) Yours, and every other videos, you guys clearly have white, black, green, etc. But not me. Any help would be great. Thanks again!!
5:55 nice catch 👌
Great video, great instruction...........I cannot get the the screws off the old current fixture.
great video, however, I need an extra outlet to send a wire to my garage. Any ideas?
It's always good to mention turn off the power at the breaker box before physically touching any wires in your home, they could be hot. Have a great day.
Good video but I would use a tester on the wires just double check that the wires are de-energized.
So i have new sconces with that same bracket as opposed to the cross bracket that has the 2 set screws in the middle to set your level. I used this bracket you have here and the entire sconce just wanted to swivel and sway in the wind. How do you keep it level??
Seen some negative comments. Thanks for the videos. Everyone that wants to know has got to learn somehow. I have learned so much about cars through RUclips. And for you RUclips haters! Why you even watching? Go do you and mind your own business.
OK but what that initial light fade in transition was insanely smooth
Thanks man this video really helped.
Gracias! Me quedó muy bien
LIFESAVER! I have all my smart bulbs in my home....been needing to find out how to do this! GREAT VIDEO! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
So question... I have a red & black connected, & 2 whites connected on the current light. The new light has a black, white & green/yellow & tells me which is which as far as neutral, ground, live so is there some other way to hook up the wires? Should I just call an electrician?
thanks for making it easy and explain it
So, what is the green nob is for?
Really nice job.
How come you didn’t use the ground screw on the bracket too?
Yeah why not?
Clear and to the point. Thanks!
I have a red wire, is that ground wire? Other 2 are black and white
My question is why are there 2 black wires and 2 white wires pre wired. Instead of just one black and one wire. Is the second pair of black/white wires in parallel connection to another fixture ?
Thank you for the video! I will try that!
Great content, I’ve been looking for a comprehensive guide to change my outdoor light fixture - found it here! ➕➕
What do you do if theres just a hole drilled through the brick and no box/ support?
What if your home doesn’t have a ground . What do you do with the ground the that the new fixture comes with
That bulb🤯👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the video man! 🎉
None of my exterior light fixtures currently have junction boxes, there’s just a wire sticking out of the side of the house underneath. Was that pretty common in the 70s?
Are the wires different colors than white & black?
I’m learning and curious
Thanks
Should be white and black depending what country you from
super helpful. Thanks!
I have the exact white lamplight in your thumbnail, I would like to paint it black instead of changing it what kind of paint it right for that kind of material?
I have a smart bulb can I use it in any fixture?
With the light outdoor light off, that should be good enough!!
Is there a usual place in the circuit breaker where the outside lights are connected to? I look at my breaker panel and I can't figure it out. I turned off the ones that make sense to me like those near the kitchen since this is for a porch light by the kitchen back door. I tried turning off everything in the kitchen (cooktop, kitchen GFI, nook dining area, dishwasher, garbage disposal) but the porch light is still on. I don't want to needlessly turn off oven and A/C since they are in use. I even turned off jacuzzi and bathroom GFI, garage GFI -- still the light is on. I'll try some more later. Thanks.
I had to brute force even though I was alone in the house. It turned out to be the upstairs family room.
Im just gonna turn off the main power, I bought my house few months ago but I still dont know it, Im not sure if the labels are correct
Thanks
I did it, I did it!!! Thank ya
Thank you brother...
What about the green ground screw? You have to wrap your ground around that
Thank you sir 🙏🏾
Great video. Best descriptive video on this task I’ve found.
You really NEED to check the wires are actually DEAD before going in and touching them even after popping the circuitbreaker. The number of electrocutions that occur because the wrong breaker was switched off or some wiring error that backfeeds Line (or Active or Phase) ... NEVER called POSITIVE (used to describe DC voltage) to the connection you are working on. This video kind of took a shortcut on safety! Another good practice is to put a temporary note tag on the breaker you have switched off so someone else doesn’t come by and reset it for whatever reason not knowing you’re working on mains electrics!
0:34 the video says the ensure the power is off. If you need a RUclips video to explain that to you, then you shouldn't be working with electricity in the first place. Hire someone.. LOL
@@StoopSports still a good idea to measure or even use a chicken stick for any potential on the conductors you're going to handle even though you pulled the fuse, or popped the breaker at the fuse box and locked them out with a tag warning you are on the other end! Just good safe practice to get into really....
Yes sir I agree 👍
@@peteb2i thought i had my box labelled correctly but i got zapped because one outlet needed 2 circuit breakers to be shutoff for some reason.
@@knightrdrx Yikes!
I lightly touch both. some houses though are resferse I thought white was always hot
Besides what others have said about using a non contact voltage tester, you should have connected the ground to the bracket. It was wrong in the old set up and now it'll be wrong for years to come.
What is the green wire identified as I opened mine up and my new light has a red but old one has a red and green
Green is pretty universally the ground or earth wire.
Thank you, this was soooo helpful
Do you ever caulk the light fixture? I’m curious because in a different video they did. Curious your thoughts.
You certainly can, and should, if it’s in an area that is exposed to the weather. I didn’t on this one because it’s on the porch and is well protected.
Thank you, exactly what I was looking for.
Cool shirt 👌
THANKS MAN your vid motivated my mother and I to switch out ours!!! STAY STRONG BROTHA MAN!!!
Nice! You guys got this!
ok, that shirt is great.
Thank you. You made it very easy to understand and follow. 👍
Doesn’t the ground go to the green screw?
I am yet to find a video with no dislikes 👎🏽. What was there not to like with this video ? Thanks for sharing
Great video!! Thanks for sharing!!
I just installed new porch lights and followed this example. First light fixture worked fine. I covered the sensor amd the light came on now problem. The secomd light same thing but ince I turned the power back on amd covered the sensor the second light did not work and I tested the first installed lighr and now it was not working. I went to see did I trip the circuit. Went amd did a reset but no powet. No sure how the first light worked as tested but thw seco d did not. Now I'm fustrated.
National electrical code requires the use of latex caulking at the mounting plate to prevent water from entering the junction box.
Love it Champ you are the Best thanks