I have watched other channels to do this, and they have confused me!! OMG!! Your channel was the most clearest instruction video! Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, I totally understand!
After watching many videos on installing them, you are the first to explain the entire process from beginning to end. Especially the wiring with the jbox.Thank you!!
Man, you showed what I couldn't' find in any other video. I'm a beginner and didn't know how all the lights would be connected, but you made it look easy and explained it really well. Subbed!
Thank you for showing the footage in the attic and how to wire the lights from the spool. That's something not shown in other videos that was especially valuable to me.
Yours is the best. You're very honest with teaching us how to do the A-Z pot lights wiring - whereby most of the AHMF wannabe electricians hides it from us.
I'm a retired carpenter, and now an avid DIYer. I watched many videos on DIY LED ceiling lights the new ones. Yours is the best video out there. Thank you for being concise, but still having the important details. Coincidentally I've installed the exact same lights throughout my home. I hope they hold up. Thank you again for taking the time to make this video.
@@FixThisHouse I agree hole-heartedly. I was an electrician for many years, but I still refer to videos to make sure I know exactly what to expect before a project. Usually, I find myself wincing or cringing at some of the shortcuts or left-out information, however your video was awesomely thorough and you even took safety seriously. A_
Out of all the videos i saw on RUclips for installing the recessed lights, this one is the most detailed oriented. I love how you laid out the plan for figuring out where the joists are, drilling the holes avoiding the joists and properly arranging the wiring over the ceiling with insulation! This is exactly what I was looking for! Great job👍 you earned a new subscriber today!
The cool thing about the newest LED ceiling lights is they are so thin you can install them directly under a joist. As long as the 2 clips can fit somewhere in the hole 180 degrees from each other, it will work. It’s crazy how thin they are.
I did notice one oversight and that came at approx. the 19:16 mark as you ran wires into the light fixtures J-box. You didn't install cable clamps onto the box. Running cables through a punch out might be dangerous, with respect to the sharp edges. I think cable clamps should be used for safety and probably code.
Holy crap guide this is the most clear understanding video I have ever watched on RUclips thank you so much I completely understand exactly what to do there was no complications you instructions for dynamite and I really appreciate you thank you
I'm not even doing this for at least a year or two, but I enjoyed your video because you take time on each step and explain it so fully. Your pacing is also really great. Thanks so much!
Excellent video. Couple of suggestions. When you connected the wires in the attic and installed them in a PVC box located under the insulation - (1) a connector is required on the bare ground wires (just a couple twists is not sufficient). (2) since the junction box is going to be hidden under insulation, it should be marked above that a junction box is located there for future electrical accessibility. The marking of hidden JBs in the attic can be as simple as spray painting the rafters above it and then leaving a note at the attic entrance next to a spot of spray paint that means a box is located there. I have seen folks install a 1 x 2 vertically at each box location and write on it "Box Below". (3) NEC would require a minimum of 6" free conductor in each JB. Hope this helps.
@@FixThisHouse I would also add that you should have added some kind of bushing or connector on the box where you fed the NMD into the pot light box. Those sharp edges from the punch-out could lead to serious problems down the road.
Thank you ,...you showed me what goes on in the attic and to see in view where all the wires go ,. I have seen dozens of other videos,.....you finally showed me what I was looking for , the attic part ...thank again 😊
EXCELLENT work!!! Never knew how to connect the wires continuously from one light to the other. Thank you! You saved me over 3k for an electrician who quoted me for 4 recessed lights.
Great video. Did exactly what you showed, 6 pot lights in living room. Worked out great. My attic was a mess to work around in but everything turned out great. Thanks for the detailed step by step 👍👍👍.
I cant thank you enough. I have watched so many videos and no one has shown how to wire to connect the lights to each other. They rush through it and I could not wrap my head around it. Thank you so much!!!
I love watching your video. You explained very well and I never get bored watching your video. You have go step by step in every video. Don't keep saying you are repetitive. You are doing very well
Lol I wanted to find a video like this from months ago we’re the guy will explain. But no like you do , I like the way you run the cable and. Shows the way to doit and connect. I’m glad I’m subscribed to your Chanel. Thanks for the video .
great video.. but u def need a plastic bushing to protect the romex to the sharp edges of the box.... Arlington NM94-25 Black Button Push-In NM Cable Connector, 3/8 Trade Size
how does this only have 900 views? this is one of the best videos on youtube for step by step instructions. I was hesitant to do these myself before this video but now I have complete confidence. Thank you!!
You do realize that he didn't install any grommets inside the knockouts for each junction box. That's the best way to nic those wires, cause an arc, and start a fire. There were less severe mistakes like missing a wire nut or crimp sleeve on the ground wires in the attic box, not he explain where the power is coming from and how he did it, if his circuit really is 20 amp, and so on. Either way, this video started out great, but left me disappointed and worried at the end.
First I would like to thank you so much 🙏 for your great recess lights and the wiring which none of other videos show. I greatly appreciate it The only question for you I wish if you could show how did you wire to the switch at the end Please let me know or if you could do another video Look forward to hearing from you 🙏 Thank you again
A great video. However, there is a mistake that everyone should be made aware of. Never insert a Romex cable into a box without some type of cable clamp. The boxes for the LED lights are very thin metal and razor sharp. Without a clamp, the edge of the entry hole could cut through the conductors and create a short. There are plastic push in clamps available that are ideal for this application or you can use the classic screw type box clamp.
@18:11 is that the wire that come from the breaker?. If so, could the light box be a "junction box" if you don't have an external box to join the wires?. I understand that the junction box should be visible but they are not if they are above the ceiling drywall. Great video!.
It has to be accessible. If you have an attic large enough to easily move around in, that typically fits the requirements. Check your local codes though, of course.
You tubers always omit the details..Especially the wiring part. They show you how to connect the light to the box but dont explain how to connect the lights to other lights. Thanks for taking the titme to explain the process!
Im about to install this same light on the ceiling, I dint want to spend money on the 6 in hole saw, so i just cut it with the jig saw instead. The wiring worry me, im not electrician, but i hope i do well and get this thing done as soon as i can and move on to other thing. Thanks for the video, it help me alot.
Can you explain where your power source in the attic came from? (Did you feed it from the breaker? Was a being used for a previous fixture?) I'm not sure if you mentioned that and I may have missed it.
I just installed some of these lights in my home and I tapped into the old fixture wiring. Split the existing wire, added some 14-2 romex (to carry power to new lights) and tied it together with some wire nuts.
I came to the comments expecting everyone to ask this. It was the most glossed over detail of the video but the most vital info imo. I’m kind of shocked by how few are asking.
Hello, first of all thank you for this detailed video, it is really helpful. I have a question, what are those 2 wires you are inserting in the blue junction box on the attic (this is at 18:11 in the video)? Are those from the wire that you are running in all the holes? or are you connecting the one end (left while inserting in first hole) of the wire that you are running to the live wire at the attic which had cap on it to bring the current in this running wire?
Thank you very much for this video. Everything is extremely well explained. I have question though. I didn't see on your list the main junction box you used in the attic. Could you please let me know where you got it? I can't find the exact thing on Amazon.
Blown insulation in the attic sucks when installing recessed lights, you have to make sure it's cleared away before you start cutting holes in the ceiling. Another tip is to buy 6" lights instead of 4", they give better coverage and the larger hole allows you to use both hands.
Hi, great video and you have so many approval comments. Some people have asked you questions and it would be helpful for those of us who are wondering the same thing if you could respond to the questions. Thank you.
Brilliant concise instructions, best I've seen yet. Just one question, does the J Box with each light have to secured or can it just lie on the ceiling. Keep up the good work.
So glad I found ur channel. Im always doing small upgrades in my home. I paid way too much to have popcorn ceiling removed and a bathroom remodeled. Now its time for me to do some of these projects myself (and save money).
I’m so happy I could be of help! You can definitely save a lot of money doing things yourself! I’m always here to help! Check out my patreon if you need a direct one on one advice and tips. www.patreon.com/Fixthishouse
@19:39 I see another set of inputs on the box that were left untouched. Can those entries be used for another write that is not related to this particular circuit?. I need to extend a wire (split wire) and the closest juntion/jbox is that one.
Thank you man!! I just did my living room and followed the concept of your video and it worked and came out great! Even used some of the tools you listed. Great video!
Question is the first jbox in the attic nessasary? Can you just go straight to the first pot with the main power wire if you've got enough slack on the wire?
Hi! That is a great question! The answer is no. If you have enough slack just connect the power to the first pot light and it’s jbox and continue the series 👍🏽😊
Appreciate this diy and exactly what I was hoping to see as I did not want to keep the can lighting setup. Question... the wires in the ceiling are red, white and yellow. Does the yellow connect with the black? I've comes across some articles that could be the case.
Absolutely outstanding video. Clear, concise and you moved it right along. The list of items needed was also exceptionally helpful and saved me a LOT of research time. Well done and thank you.
Great video! Great instructions keeping everything to the point. ADVICE: Im trying to determine how lights to install for 24' x 15' family room for ambient lighting? Im assuming six because eight seem a bit much. Also any dimmer suggestions ?
Hi, this is your awesome video!!! Man this is exactly i intend to do..in my case it will be my first floor ceiling living room; Question- does this lights have remote switch or do i need to connect to a new light switch?
Thanks. Question: At 20:20 when you are making connections in the J-Box (power source) you say "connect the neutral white with the hot black" but it looks like you have white to white and black to black? I'm missing something.
Driver boxes require some kind of NM connector. You can't just push the wires in an open hole. Grounds require a wire nut or a crimp sleeve. Boxes should be mounted to the structure.
@@perezr1241 This wiring wouldn't pass code and would fail an electrical inspection. Incorrect advice in electrical can can cause your house to burn down. It's serious. As a contractor, I can tell you wiring like this is dangerous. There are so many DIY videos showing illegal wiring it's so incredibly dangerous.
@@DaruDhillon - are you talking about 19:39, with the missing grommet to protect the wire from being cut by the sharp metal edge on the hole? I agree that's an important issue. Personally I've left the boxes unmounted, but if there's a danger then I'd gladly go back and mount my boxes. Of all the dozen or so videos on mounted wafer lights, I've not yet seen anyone mount the box.
excelled video. thanks for all the details. did you use a dimmer switch? if so what dimmer switch will work with the lights? The Jbox you had there was the one that powered your previous single light?
This a great DIY for a simple, unrefined option for those that don’t mind the unsightly glare these lights produce. For the well trained eye, these are not the classical, Recessed Lights that a traditional setup will yield. Recessed Lighting should be glare controlled, and the light source should be out of sight when viewed from far away.
Good morning. Great video. Question, I'm installing an LED bathroom mirror (hard wired). There's only a hot and neutral, no ground. After I tie together black to black, white to white, what do I do with the ground coming from the Romex 12-2?
Love your channel. I'm currently working on installing recess lights on the entire first floor. I've seen your 3 way switch set up video with the light fixture in the might which is extremely helpful. How can I install multiple recess lights with the the 3 way switches are at each end of the run? I'm in the rough in stage if the make any difference. Thank you.
I like the video. I only have one concern .it looks like the j box are made out of metal.so when you ran your wine through them you did not install cable connections.
The J Box , did you connect the main power source with the new wiring and put that in the box? Also, the main power source was that wiring aleady there or did you install that first? Thanks
Finally, I added pot lights with your help thank you so much ! Only question 🙋♂️ now is,I want to add a single pole Dimmer switch and most they sell has 4 wires ? which one of the wires do I not use ? There’s 2 Reds 1 Black 1 Green . Also is it true that I can only use LED dimmer switches not the original incandescent dimmer switches ? I ask because the led dimmer switches are very expensive
Alright I'm a little slow. These are wired in series correct. So you have a power source that is going into one light but you are bundling that with the next wire to the next to the next correct? Those wago connectors are carrying the load down the line so to speak?
Yes that is correct. The loops that are running through the holes are cut with one end being connected to the light fixture (Wafer Light) using the provided wire nuts in the junction box the other cut end is attached to the same color wire using the same wire nuts in the junction box. So you will have three wires in each wire nut. The factory installed wire coming from the light, the power wire coming from the source and the daisy chain wire that goes to the next light thus creating the daisy chain. He then goes to the next light and does the same thing and that will daisy chain all your lights together creating a complete circuit. The only one that isn't daisy chained is the last light on the circuit as that's where the daisy chain will end so you won't have any wires coming out of that junction box just going in from the second to last light. Just be sure to use cable connectors in those junction box cutouts so the wire going in doesn't get damaged on the sharp edges of where the cutout is on the junction box. That's the only part he left out but he does say earlier in the comments that he went back and added those.
Very informative. Thank you. Just one question... Did you do any video on how to connect to the power supply and switch? I am going to do some can lights and don't know how to create a "new circuit" or if I even need one. Maybe I can tie into another lighting circuit that is already there?
Right but he didn't put romex grommets on those knockouts. I know he's not an electrician (neither am I), but it should've said in the instructions to put one. To me, it's common sense. Also, make sure you put a wire nut or crimp sleeve on the grounds. If your testing everything out, sure leave them twisted, but when finished with the project, always finish each joint in a junction box.
Thank you for another easy to understand video! I have a couple of questions for you or anybody who might have answers... These are the types of lights that I want to have installed in my ceiling. First, I have to have drywall installed in the ceiling as it is currently old ceiling tiles that are stapled in place to strapping behind them. Will the strapping pose a problem when installing these lights? Also, the person installing the drywall wants to put the drywall right over the tiles that are there without removing them which means holes will have to be drilled through the drywall AND the tiles behind them. Am I correct in thinking that this will be OK as the holes are going UP through the drywall and THEN through the tiles so if they're damaged it won't matter? Thanks in advance.
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I have watched other channels to do this, and they have confused me!! OMG!! Your channel was the most clearest instruction video! Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, I totally understand!
I’m glad I could be of help! thank you so much for the amazing feedback! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽
I totally agreed with you Scott, I have same issue.
How far apart did you put the fixtures? How did you come come up with the spacing?
Why didn’t you install Romeo connectors, why did you install the lights so close to the walls?
cannot agree more!
After watching many videos on installing them, you are the first to explain the entire process from beginning to end. Especially the wiring with the jbox.Thank you!!
For someone who's not a licensed electrician, you sure did give more, better details than many of the other videos I have seen.
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊 I’m glad I could be of help! Please don’t forget the NM connectors for the Jboxes. I forgot to mention. 🙏🏽
Man, you showed what I couldn't' find in any other video. I'm a beginner and didn't know how all the lights would be connected, but you made it look easy and explained it really well. Subbed!
Thank you for showing the footage in the attic and how to wire the lights from the spool. That's something not shown in other videos that was especially valuable to me.
Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for your great feedback!
Yours is the best. You're very honest with teaching us how to do the A-Z pot lights wiring - whereby most of the AHMF wannabe electricians hides it from us.
I'm a retired carpenter, and now an avid DIYer. I watched many videos on DIY LED ceiling lights the new ones. Yours is the best video out there. Thank you for being concise, but still having the important details. Coincidentally I've installed the exact same lights throughout my home. I hope they hold up. Thank you again for taking the time to make this video.
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽 your comment means a lot! Made my day!
@@FixThisHouse I agree hole-heartedly. I was an electrician for many years, but I still refer to videos to make sure I know exactly what to expect before a project. Usually, I find myself wincing or cringing at some of the shortcuts or left-out information, however your video was awesomely thorough and you even took safety seriously. A_
Out of all the videos i saw on RUclips for installing the recessed lights, this one is the most detailed oriented. I love how you laid out the plan for figuring out where the joists are, drilling the holes avoiding the joists and properly arranging the wiring over the ceiling with insulation! This is exactly what I was looking for! Great job👍 you earned a new subscriber today!
Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! This means a lot 🥲! I did forget to mention to make sure you use NM wire connectors on the Jboxes of each lights 🙏🏽.
@@FixThisHouse thanks for the advice. I bought the 3/8” aluminum type and they worked perfectly with these boxes.
The cool thing about the newest LED ceiling lights is they are so thin you can install them directly under a joist. As long as the 2 clips can fit somewhere in the hole 180 degrees from each other, it will work. It’s crazy how thin they are.
I did notice one oversight and that came at approx. the 19:16 mark as you ran wires into the light fixtures J-box. You didn't install cable clamps onto the box. Running cables through a punch out might be dangerous, with respect to the sharp edges. I think cable clamps should be used for safety and probably code.
i concur
Holy crap guide this is the most clear understanding video I have ever watched on RUclips thank you so much I completely understand exactly what to do there was no complications you instructions for dynamite and I really appreciate you thank you
Thank you so much! Means a lot my friend! 🙏🏽😊
I'm not even doing this for at least a year or two, but I enjoyed your video because you take time on each step and explain it so fully. Your pacing is also really great. Thanks so much!
Excellent video. Couple of suggestions. When you connected the wires in the attic and installed them in a PVC box located under the insulation - (1) a connector is required on the bare ground wires (just a couple twists is not sufficient). (2) since the junction box is going to be hidden under insulation, it should be marked above that a junction box is located there for future electrical accessibility. The marking of hidden JBs in the attic can be as simple as spray painting the rafters above it and then leaving a note at the attic entrance next to a spot of spray paint that means a box is located there. I have seen folks install a 1 x 2 vertically at each box location and write on it "Box Below". (3) NEC would require a minimum of 6" free conductor in each JB. Hope this helps.
Thank you so much for the helpful advice! 🙏🏽😊❤️
@@FixThisHouse I would also add that you should have added some kind of bushing or connector on the box where you fed the NMD into the pot light box. Those sharp edges from the punch-out could lead to serious problems down the road.
Do you need to run conduct to for the wire?
@@JV-fn5xn conduit? only if the wire is exposed, but since its hidden behind drywall/sheathing, it doesn't require it.
Also..the knockout in metal box should have a clamp down sleeve
Thank you ,...you showed me what goes on in the attic and to see in view where all the wires go ,. I have seen dozens of other videos,.....you finally showed me what I was looking for , the attic part ...thank again 😊
EXCELLENT work!!! Never knew how to connect the wires continuously from one light to the other. Thank you! You saved me over 3k for an electrician who quoted me for 4 recessed lights.
I’m so glad they came out with these. 4 years ago I had to install retrofit recessed cans... what a mess.
These are much easier, low profile and looks clean in my opinion 👍🏽😊
Great video. Did exactly what you showed, 6 pot lights in living room. Worked out great. My attic was a mess to work around in but everything turned out great. Thanks for the detailed step by step 👍👍👍.
Good explanation and step by step instructions. Almost like I was reading the instructions with the product. But better.
Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for the feedback! Means a lot! 🙏🏽😊
I cant thank you enough. I have watched so many videos and no one has shown how to wire to connect the lights to each other. They rush through it and I could not wrap my head around it. Thank you so much!!!
Looking to do this in our basement’s drop ceiling. Well done. Excellent video.
I’m interested in learning how this was wired to a switch. I wish we could’ve seen that.
Switch was already wired. He just tapped into old supply from switch
I love watching your video. You explained very well and I never get bored watching your video. You have go step by step in every video. Don't keep saying you are repetitive. You are doing very well
Lol I wanted to find a video like this from months ago we’re the guy will explain. But no like you do , I like the way you run the cable and. Shows the way to doit and connect. I’m glad I’m subscribed to your Chanel. Thanks for the video .
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! 🙏🏽😊
great video.. but u def need a plastic bushing to protect the romex to the sharp edges of the box.... Arlington NM94-25 Black Button Push-In NM Cable Connector, 3/8 Trade Size
Thank you 🙏🏽 for the advice!
I have the same recessed lights and the knock-out size is 3/4" for 3/4 trade size. 3/8 trade size is good for 1/2" knock out size.
I plan to install that kind of light and looking for instructional videos, I found this video very helpful.
good video.. why did you use 12/2 wires instead of standard 14/2 for lighting?
Your video are very well explained .l can watch your video over and over again and never get bored. I have learned alots from your video.
Thank you so much for the feedback and love and support! 🙏🏽😊😍
You put it in straight to the point detail. Thanks for helping me improve my house .
Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! 😊
This is the best video covering recessed lighting! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! Means a lot! 😊😭
how does this only have 900 views? this is one of the best videos on youtube for step by step instructions. I was hesitant to do these myself before this video but now I have complete confidence. Thank you!!
Thank you 🙏🏽! Means a lot! Please share so it can help more people out worldwide! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽
You do realize that he didn't install any grommets inside the knockouts for each junction box. That's the best way to nic those wires, cause an arc, and start a fire. There were less severe mistakes like missing a wire nut or crimp sleeve on the ground wires in the attic box, not he explain where the power is coming from and how he did it, if his circuit really is 20 amp, and so on.
Either way, this video started out great, but left me disappointed and worried at the end.
First I would like to thank you so much 🙏 for your great recess lights and the wiring which none of other videos show. I greatly appreciate it
The only question for you I wish if you could show how did you wire to the switch at the end
Please let me know or if you could do another video
Look forward to hearing from you
🙏
Thank you again
Thank you for watching and the great feedback! Yes I would be glad to make a video on this. Stay tuned! 🙏🏽😊
Best video for a diy recessed lighting Ive seen. Thank you!
Question, why did you need to look for the joist? I assumed with wafer thin profile light the joist does not impact the install? Thanks
Your video is amazing with all the details about wiring. Now im going to do the entire house and the basement.
A great video. However, there is a mistake that everyone should be made aware of. Never insert a Romex cable into a box without some type of cable clamp. The boxes for the LED lights are very thin metal and razor sharp. Without a clamp, the edge of the entry hole could cut through the conductors and create a short. There are plastic push in clamps available that are ideal for this application or you can use the classic screw type box clamp.
It’s not a big deal as long as you make sure the wires have no stress in them
@18:11 is that the wire that come from the breaker?. If so, could the light box be a "junction box" if you don't have an external box to join the wires?. I understand that the junction box should be visible but they are not if they are above the ceiling drywall.
Great video!.
It has to be accessible. If you have an attic large enough to easily move around in, that typically fits the requirements. Check your local codes though, of course.
I agree, you give more details compaired to the other videos I’ve seen on youtube.. good job! Thanks for posting!
Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊
You tubers always omit the details..Especially the wiring part. They show you how to connect the light to the box but dont explain how to connect the lights to other lights. Thanks for taking the titme to explain the process!
The first video that explains how to set up the lights in series.
Great video, brother.
Thank you 🙏🏽 so much!
Im about to install this same light on the ceiling, I dint want to spend money on the 6 in hole saw, so i just cut it with the jig saw instead. The wiring worry me, im not electrician, but i hope i do well and get this thing done as soon as i can and move on to other thing. Thanks for the video, it help me alot.
Can you explain where your power source in the attic came from? (Did you feed it from the breaker? Was a being used for a previous fixture?) I'm not sure if you mentioned that and I may have missed it.
Yes, this is my question. Also it kind of has to come from a light switch to turn these all on
Same question. Do I split the wiring from my living room ceiling fan or does the power come from the breaker.
I just installed some of these lights in my home and I tapped into the old fixture wiring. Split the existing wire, added some 14-2 romex (to carry power to new lights) and tied it together with some wire nuts.
I came to the comments expecting everyone to ask this. It was the most glossed over detail of the video but the most vital info imo. I’m kind of shocked by how few are asking.
Why did you use 14-2 instead of 12-2?
Glad I found you, got my popcorn 🍿 lets go!!!
Very good demonstration for a non electrician.
Hello, first of all thank you for this detailed video, it is really helpful. I have a question, what are those 2 wires you are inserting in the blue junction box on the attic (this is at 18:11 in the video)? Are those from the wire that you are running in all the holes? or are you connecting the one end (left while inserting in first hole) of the wire that you are running to the live wire at the attic which had cap on it to bring the current in this running wire?
Wow just wow. Hats off my man. I learned so much today. I just earned a new subscriber 😀. Btw when at attic do walk on the sheet rock or on beams ?
Thank you very much for this video. Everything is extremely well explained.
I have question though. I didn't see on your list the main junction box you used in the attic. Could you please let me know where you got it? I can't find the exact thing on Amazon.
Blown insulation in the attic sucks when installing recessed lights, you have to make sure it's cleared away before you start cutting holes in the ceiling. Another tip is to buy 6" lights instead of 4", they give better coverage and the larger hole allows you to use both hands.
Excellent instructional video. Thank you. You are a great trainer.
Hi, great video and you have so many approval comments. Some people have asked you questions and it would be helpful for those of us who are wondering the same thing if you could respond to the questions. Thank you.
Brilliant concise instructions, best I've seen yet. Just one question, does the J Box with each light have to secured or can it just lie on the ceiling. Keep up the good work.
So glad I found ur channel. Im always doing small upgrades in my home. I paid way too much to have popcorn ceiling removed and a bathroom remodeled. Now its time for me to do some of these projects myself (and save money).
I’m so happy I could be of help! You can definitely save a lot of money doing things yourself! I’m always here to help! Check out my patreon if you need a direct one on one advice and tips.
www.patreon.com/Fixthishouse
@19:39 I see another set of inputs on the box that were left untouched. Can those entries be used for another write that is not related to this particular circuit?. I need to extend a wire (split wire) and the closest juntion/jbox is that one.
Thank you! You answered all my amateur DIY questions.
Great step by step instructions. Love your tips through the whole process 👍👍👍
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
15:46 Is that main power coming from circuit breaker? Or coming from switch?
Would you explain how to wire from switch to lights (pot lights)
Thanks
hello, when you got to the last light did you only have one strip instead of the loop ?
Hands down the best video that covers this install process. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the great video! Why 12 Wire? 14 should be plenty for a ton of these lights.....but maybe the breaker you have was 20 AMP?
Also whats the spacing recommendation on these? Want to use them in my basement.
Thanks u teach very clear and professional
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the love and support 🙏🏽😊🥹❤️👍🏽
Thank you man!! I just did my living room and followed the concept of your video and it worked and came out great! Even used some of the tools you listed. Great video!
I’m glad I could be of help! Thank You 🙏🏽
Question is the first jbox in the attic nessasary? Can you just go straight to the first pot with the main power wire if you've got enough slack on the wire?
Hi! That is a great question! The answer is no. If you have enough slack just connect the power to the first pot light and it’s jbox and continue the series 👍🏽😊
Awesome vid explanation!!! Just started to do DIY. This video helps a lot. Does the LED light require 20 amps, hence 12/2 romex cable?
Nicely done, but where did you derive power from?
Appreciate this diy and exactly what I was hoping to see as I did not want to keep the can lighting setup. Question... the wires in the ceiling are red, white and yellow. Does the yellow connect with the black? I've comes across some articles that could be the case.
Absolutely outstanding video. Clear, concise and you moved it right along. The list of items needed was also exceptionally helpful and saved me a LOT of research time. Well done and thank you.
Thank you so much! I’m very glad I was able to help 🙏🏽😊 your comment means a lot! 🙏🏽😭
Great video! Great instructions keeping everything to the point. ADVICE: Im trying to determine how lights to install for 24' x 15' family room for ambient lighting? Im assuming six because eight seem a bit much. Also any dimmer suggestions ?
Hi, this is your awesome video!!! Man this is exactly i intend to do..in my case it will be my first floor ceiling living room; Question- does this lights have remote switch or do i need to connect to a new light switch?
Finally a great detailed video thank you so much!!
Excellent video! Im planning on installing these as shower lights and this is an awesome resource! Thanks!
Thank you 🙏🏽 for watching! Wish you the best on your project!
Thanks for the video. My final step would be connect the power wire to the light. Double safety!
Keep the lights away from the wall to eliminate hard shadows, that will be 3 to 4 feet.
Thanks. Question: At 20:20 when you are making connections in the J-Box (power source) you say "connect the neutral white with the hot black" but it looks like you have white to white and black to black? I'm missing something.
What you heard was wrong but what you saw was correct. Connect white to white, and black to black
Driver boxes require some kind of NM connector. You can't just push the wires in an open hole. Grounds require a wire nut or a crimp sleeve. Boxes should be mounted to the structure.
I completely agree! I forgot to include that on the video, I had to go back and install the wire connectors.
He said he is not a licensed, give him a break. Yes you do need a wire connector, but if you twist the grounds good enough it still work’s fine!!!!
No one ever fastens those j boxes to anything nerd. The grommets are a must though.
@@perezr1241 This wiring wouldn't pass code and would fail an electrical inspection. Incorrect advice in electrical can can cause your house to burn down. It's serious. As a contractor, I can tell you wiring like this is dangerous. There are so many DIY videos showing illegal wiring it's so incredibly dangerous.
@@DaruDhillon - are you talking about 19:39, with the missing grommet to protect the wire from being cut by the sharp metal edge on the hole? I agree that's an important issue. Personally I've left the boxes unmounted, but if there's a danger then I'd gladly go back and mount my boxes. Of all the dozen or so videos on mounted wafer lights, I've not yet seen anyone mount the box.
when you wired up the blue jay box in the attic, was that with the existing wire from the switch?
excelled video. thanks for all the details. did you use a dimmer switch? if so what dimmer switch will work with the lights? The Jbox you had there was the one that powered your previous single light?
This a great DIY for a simple, unrefined option for those that don’t mind the unsightly glare these lights produce. For the well trained eye, these are not the classical, Recessed Lights that a traditional setup will yield. Recessed Lighting should be glare controlled, and the light source should be out of sight when viewed from far away.
Good point. Not many youtubers mention this concept,
Good morning. Great video. Question, I'm installing an LED bathroom mirror (hard wired). There's only a hot and neutral, no ground. After I tie together black to black, white to white, what do I do with the ground coming from the Romex 12-2?
Love your channel. I'm currently working on installing recess lights on the entire first floor. I've seen your 3 way switch set up video with the light fixture in the might which is extremely helpful. How can I install multiple recess lights with the the 3 way switches are at each end of the run? I'm in the rough in stage if the make any difference. Thank you.
I have a pitched ceiling, can I use this type? grateful to your channel 🙏
This will work! But if you have a no attic access or vaulted ceilings you will need to fish the wire. Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽👍🏽
Thank you so very much sharing. How far apart and how far from the wall did you have to install them please?
I like the video. I only have one concern .it looks like the j box are made out of metal.so when you ran your wine through them you did not install cable connections.
You are absolutely correct, you can buy the cable connections cheaply from your hardware store. Thank you 🙏🏽
You don’t have to worry about joist location with these. They will fit even if the joist is in the center of the hole.
The J Box , did you connect the main power source with the new wiring and put that in the box? Also, the main power source was that wiring aleady there or did you install that first? Thanks
Hi! The box was connected from the switch and main power.
Very very eloquently done kind sir!! Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you 🙏🏽 for watching! 👍🏽😊
Thank-you so much for the step-by-step instructions. I am not an electrician but after watching this, I am confident that I can do these myself.
Thank you 🙏🏽 so much for the feedback! 👍🏽😊
Finally, I added pot lights with your help thank you so much ! Only question 🙋♂️ now is,I want to add a single pole Dimmer switch and most they sell has 4 wires ? which one of the wires do I not use ? There’s 2 Reds 1 Black 1 Green . Also is it true that I can only use LED dimmer switches not the original incandescent dimmer switches ? I ask because the led dimmer switches are very expensive
Love it. You actually showed how to. Appreciate you
Thank you 🙏🏽!
Alright I'm a little slow. These are wired in series correct. So you have a power source that is going into one light but you are bundling that with the next wire to the next to the next correct? Those wago connectors are carrying the load down the line so to speak?
Yes that is correct. The loops that are running through the holes are cut with one end being connected to the light fixture (Wafer Light) using the provided wire nuts in the junction box the other cut end is attached to the same color wire using the same wire nuts in the junction box. So you will have three wires in each wire nut. The factory installed wire coming from the light, the power wire coming from the source and the daisy chain wire that goes to the next light thus creating the daisy chain. He then goes to the next light and does the same thing and that will daisy chain all your lights together creating a complete circuit. The only one that isn't daisy chained is the last light on the circuit as that's where the daisy chain will end so you won't have any wires coming out of that junction box just going in from the second to last light. Just be sure to use cable connectors in those junction box cutouts so the wire going in doesn't get damaged on the sharp edges of where the cutout is on the junction box. That's the only part he left out but he does say earlier in the comments that he went back and added those.
Great video, but you should use a rubber/plastic grommet in the knock out holes so the sharp metal edges don’t cut the wire jacket
Great teacher! Attic footage was great!
Awesome video. I will be installing these with my kitchen remodel.
Thank you! And I wish you well on your project! Stay safe! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽
I most certainly enjoyed and learned from your terrific educational video. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! 🙏🏽😊
Very informative. Thank you. Just one question... Did you do any video on how to connect to the power supply and switch? I am going to do some can lights and don't know how to create a "new circuit" or if I even need one. Maybe I can tie into another lighting circuit that is already there?
Thank you 🙏🏽! Please stay tuned this week. I will create a video on how to wire a switch, where you can use with this project 👍🏽😊🙏🏽
Nice, this upgrade makes a huge difference.
Thank you 🙏🏽
You don't know what _flush_ means, but you know what you're doing. Thank you for this helpful video.
Right but he didn't put romex grommets on those knockouts. I know he's not an electrician (neither am I), but it should've said in the instructions to put one. To me, it's common sense.
Also, make sure you put a wire nut or crimp sleeve on the grounds. If your testing everything out, sure leave them twisted, but when finished with the project, always finish each joint in a junction box.
@@aurvaroy6670 why do you have to finish each string of joints in a junction box? I seriously don’t know
Thank you for another easy to understand video! I have a couple of questions for you or anybody who might have answers...
These are the types of lights that I want to have installed in my ceiling. First, I have to have drywall installed in the ceiling as it is currently old ceiling tiles that are stapled in place to strapping behind them. Will the strapping pose a problem when installing these lights? Also, the person installing the drywall wants to put the drywall right over the tiles that are there without removing them which means holes will have to be drilled through the drywall AND the tiles behind them. Am I correct in thinking that this will be OK as the holes are going UP through the drywall and THEN through the tiles so if they're damaged it won't matter? Thanks in advance.
Excellent. I learned a lot from you, I appreciate your clear explanations through out the whole video. Thank you so much
I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊
I love how you explain the process. Ty
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
That was actually useful! Thanks bro!
God bless you and all your family.