LED Recessed Lighting--5 THINGS TO KNOW!! (Can Lights/Downlights/Recessed Lights)
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LED lights have changed the recessed/can lighting market. This video from The Honest Carpenter will show you 5 THINGS TO KNOW about LED recessed lights!
We would like to thank Harrison Peacock for helping us make this video. Harrison's company, CCS TRIANGLE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, is a great electrical company in the Raleigh/Cary/Durham/Chapel Hill area. To contact them, just see their links below:
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Raleigh, NC 27612
United States
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LED RECESSED LIGHTS--5 THINGS TO KNOW:
1. COLOR TEMPERATURE MATTERS--LED lights produce color in a far wider range than incandescent bulbs. When you buy LEDs be sure to check their package Bulbs in the 3000k range produce yellowish light. LED bulbs in the 4000-5000k range produce far whiter or even bluish light. Light color can interact adversely with the paint color on your walls!
2. USE DIMMER SWITCHES--Many people feel that LED recessed lights are too bright. So, it's often a good idea to install them on dimmer switches. But remember: light is produced differently in an LED bulb, and they work on a far lower wattage. For this reason, they don't always work well with typical dimmer switches. You'll most likely want to install them on CL DIMMER SWITCHES.
3. SPACING IS IMPORTANT: Harrison and CCS TRIANGLE ELECTRIC feel that LED recessed lights should rarely be spaced more than 4' apart in a linear path. This helps blanket the room with light. Also, lights should rarely be closer to a wall than 2'. This helps create Wall Washing--effective light coverage of the wall.
4. INCREASED MOBILITY--With the invention of ultra-thin LED recessed fixtures, can lights can now go almost anywhere, including directly beneath framing obstructions.
5. GADGETS GALORE!--LED recessed lights are now incorporating more gadgets, including built-in blue tooth speakers. These units are pricey, but they are very easy to retrofit.
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Excellent. I am a homeowner that has installed led can lights in 6 rooms in my house. This is the best and most concise video on what to consider when installing your own led can lights!
Much thanks! Am doing kitchen reno right now and will incorporate this helpful knowledge to ensure the best arrangement and avoid any pitfalls. Your channel is excellent!
U don't know how important this video was. I didn't even know what these types of lights were called. Bless you
Short, sweet and to the point, Just the kind of video I like to see!
Darn well produced video.. just the right amount of editing and information -seamless, super informative and just about 5 minutes. Wow
Thank you, J Fred! I do everything I can to make then flow well. I really appreciate the feedback! 🙂
@@TheHonestCarpenter Agreed, this is very well done.
Used 4 inch LED lights in my basement ceiling/Man cave and you are spot on....wired in dimmer switches are best especially for mood and movie night! 👍🏽
I was unaware of all of the information in this tutorial so it is very helpful. Thanks for sharing this.
You're welcome, John!
What will happen if you were unaware of all the information in this tutorial?
Well done video, with good, concise info!
Well written and compact informative video. I learned a lot about updating on lighting that I didn't know. Thanks!
You're welcome, Dennis!
Perfect information. Just what I needed. Thank you.
Absolutely excellent. So clear and so informative. Thank you!
Very quick and useful clarifications on lighting. Thanks so much
Very quick and informative. I watched the whole video, great editing!
Getting ready to install lights next week in our living room, glad I found this video! Thx
Thanks for the short and to the point video.
Nice job. You did a great job explaining the light topic.
Great video. I'm fixing to put cans in my dining room that has a bank of cabinets and a fan. Thanks for the info!
Very informative as always. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for the thorough video. Straight to the point.
I look forward for more to come. Solid video i enjoyed it. I installed these thin recessed lights for my dad and it allowed me to install them where a joist is. They work great.
I 😍 RUclips I live in Raleigh NC and wanted to renovate all my lighting in my home!! Thanks I will be calling these guys soon!!
Excellent video! Thanks for all the good info.
This is an excellent resource. Well done.
Very informative, thanks. A question please, I have already installed LED lights in all the rooms, should I go for pot light?
Really good info and presentation. Thanks much!!
Simple straight to the point perfect thanks 👌
Great video. Thanks for your recommendations.
Dude, super informative, thank you!
I have a project coming up and was wondering how your remove the lights if you need to change them with the spring clips being the way they are.
Been an electrician for 10 years, and actually learned a few things [mostly the distance between can lights near walls, and in rooms], wow good job
Go to your lighting supplier, they will be able to direct you to free training or videos, but this guy is not a lighting specialist, way to close for the 900 lum lights that’s why he needs to dim everything, and he also states that you can install directly under timbers? That will void manufacturing warranty of the light as it’s installed against manufactures instructions and in my country that also voids your fire insurance on your house if found out.
@@samj2000 That must depend on the lighting. The ones I'm looking at have a remote driver, the actual lights don't get hot. The driver probably needs some sort of ventilation, but I don't think it's onerous. Now I have fitted Led recessed that would burn you hand, so I don't think these new ones have the same problems.
@@MarkJones-gt2qd I get that the don’t heat up that much anymore, but it’s also to keep them cooler by ventilation and if it is a faulty product and catches on fire, it’s less likely to start a real fire if it’s clear of timber, those things aside, it’s illegal in Australia and I’m sure it will be in the uk too, under our electrical regs as:3000, and if you read the instructions it will give a clearance distance, if you don’t follow manufacturer instructions on electrical installation, your insurance company just won’t pay up in the event of a fire, and lights installed in incorrect possession is easy i for them to see when investigating.
@@samj2000 By definition you will be correct if that is the manufacturer spec. I'm not sure if it's literally building spec though, I'm surprised they'd get involved. No doubt the insurance company would find any excuse, but I bet if your house burns down, it isn't going to be that easy to tell...
I'm just concerned about cheap chinese manufacture in the first place. I wouldn't cheap out on something that could burn my house down, but there's not much point in paying more if its the same product with a different label...
Consider that you can ceiling surface mount anything, anywhere. These things are just half an inch deeper. In fact, they will mount on the surface shortly. they just aren't as bright at the moment.
@@MarkJones-gt2qd you are so right with it all coming from the same factory in China, I could rattle of a number of brands that use the exact same pcb in there products. So don’t worry about cost so much, but check reviews, when it come to building regs and legal requirements it is law in Australia and the UK. It’s in our electrical regulations (Australian standards:3000) and the BCA (Australian building regulations) so if something go’s wrong you could be liable for civil and criminal charges. And you would be surprised at how good the fire investigation people are, it’s like one of those American crime shows where every case is solved buy finding a random pubic hair 😂
I’m not meaning to troll, I’m just giving some free professional electrical advice.
Thank for this information...now I know how to choose the right color of light.
Great video tutorial, thanks for sharing!!!
Loved this video, getting ready to put in a bunch of these puppies!
Wow. Good points on the ceiling fan and wall color!
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.
I am thinking of putting them in my living room. I also heard we can't just change the bulb, if we have to replace it we need to buy the whole thing again. Is that really economical?
Very helpful video. Just getting ready to add lights to our bathroom and this was a great jump off point.
Great to hear jon! Good luck with the project!
Awesome video...thumbs up 👍
I have an open floor plan (living, dining, and kitchen). Should I still apply the color temperature rule warmer in the living and dining and brighter in the kitchen or should they all be the same color since they'll all be visible from all areas since I don't have walls? Thanks
I found your channel while browsing other similar channels and I’m now a new subscriber, great videos and information 👀👍🏽
Thanks Jason! A lot more stuff coming up soon 🙂
Can I get some information on the recessed LED Bluetooth shower light?
I love my color-changing Hue lights from Philips. Do these come in color-changing type?
Thanks for clear instructions. Just didn't pull down hard enough. Gave thumbs up. Will subscribe. Door knob next!
Fantastic video. May I please have a link to the Bluetooth speaker led light Harrison used?
We have 16’ ceilings in our living room. What color, lumen, and spread would you suggest for our recessed LED lighting?
How did you come up with “Honest” Carpenter? I like the title as well as all of your videos that I’ve watched so far this week.
Thank you, Ron! Really, this whole thing started as a blog, and "The Honest Carpenter" was just the first thing that came to mind because I wanted to give homeowners and DIYers and inside look at the contracting industry.
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Great, informative video. If I had one suggestion to make though, I would recommend instead of just describing the color of the hues to demonstrate the different options (such as the difference between yellow/orange hues. I am looking for the same Hue as my halogen lights.
This is wonderful. Thanks
I love the shower (stacked stone) any information or pics available. Video was excellent.
That shower is gonna be a b..ch to clean...
Plus you posted a link... that's great.
whats ur opinion on these LED pot lights with the ability to switch from 3000k to 40000k to 5000k? are they as reliable
Forget the color of your room warming up , the temperature of my room always warms up. I have 2 pot lights over each couch in my den and I always have to keep them on low with the dimmer and eventually just turn them off. ESP in the summer. I have tried all kinds of bulbs. Latest has been very small led bulbs and that helps. My ceiling is 8 feet. I wish I had only put in one light over each couch.
(Hmmm??? 🤔) What other sort of bulb can you recommend? Thanks.
I just installed LED lights in my family room. Installed 9 of them. I got 3, 4 packs at Menards for $45. They color temp is switchable, and I installed an LED dimmer. The light itself is 1/2" thick and the box is approx 3/4".
Love this informative video
Great Video. One Question if i may? I have a room 3.6 x3.6, or 12' by 12' in old money, so would 9 led lights be ample set at 3' apart in all directions.?
Straight forward & to the point. Just the way I like it. Always appreciated Ethan. Keep up the good work bud. 😉
Great topic. I’d love to see something that goes deeper into design considerations, especially with critiques and other examples. For functionality, I’m trying to figure out how to affordably install LED recessed lighting that syncs with the color temperature of the outdoors. I’ve cheap product that can change color with a physical onboard switch and expensive products that can change color in the bulb (e.g., Phillips Hue), but never cheap and automatic in one solution.
Excellent overview!
These lights are nice for all the reasons stated but I've always thought that the best way to use LEDs is in large-format, diffuse lights like a large panel so you eliminate shadows and get a more sun-like effect.
That is true when using LED lights to shoot videos or portraits of people; this is to illuminate a house spaces.
Does having so many holes in you ceiling cause issues with cooling/heating your home? Will you have discoloration from moisture due to hot air in attic mixing with house cold air?
Solid video! Never really took into consideration different light temps for different rooms. I’m adding about 45+ lights, hopefully I can use a smart dimmer switch abs control it with my google home 🤔
Make sure to buy some extra smart dimmers, you will need to replace that trash every two year
Awesome info! Thank you
I like the idea of the can lights over hanging baskets outside. There are some really good horticultural diodes available now on the market (around 3,000-4,000k), like Samsung's LM301B that mean you can kill two birds with one stone. The 120w logic pucks by Growmou5/ChilLED would be perfect if you could find a way to waterproof the system. Might not even be needed with so many LED's now being made to at least ip65 standard. Exciting times ahead for my home.
Great video. Thank you!!
Love your channel! I like all the information that you put at the bottom as well. I have a question what brand and where did he get the light speakers from the bathroom
I don't know what brand/model he used, but do a search on the Home Depot site for "LED shower light with speaker". It look like there are a few, but they are not low profile. You would have to locate them where there is no framing in the ceiling.
Jobacuda thanks man. I appreciate it.
Extremely informative! Thank you!
@Tube_Trance You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙂
Thank you for the information
Who would you recommend around Charlotte nc area
How do I decide between getting a 4" light vs a 6" for the kitchen ?
Great information❤️❤️❤️
Is there a typical amount of led can lights that can be connected through one circuit or switch. I am considering to install 9 units in my (under construction) bathroom that is 8' x 7' ?
I have a number 6 question, i have the old big box nailed between the studs....back half in the attick.
Can i use the led replacements and finally get to cover the back up...
In the winter so much cold air comes in throight the lights, because i have to let em breath to prevent fire
My living room has no overhead lighting. Would the LED lights be cheaper to have installed?
Good info. Thanks!!
What size you look to be using 6 inch but I heard that 5 and 4 are less noticeable. What do you think?
very helpful, thanks
What's you take on placing led recessed or wafer lights in front of a TV that's across from a bay window and not add glare? Should they go on sides of tv,? Thanks
Great video!
Excellent!!
Very informative video. I have a question regarding the recessed LED lights. I added caseta dimmer switchs in two different rooms that already had 4 led bulbs. Both sets behave the same such that when they are dimmed below 50% there is a very noticeable flicker. It happens for both rooms. My kitchen also has a caseta (preinstalled by builder) switch and the kitchen also has four LED recessed lights. There is no issue with that set when I dim them. Is it possible that the bulbs that flicker are not the same type. Are there recessed leds that must be marked as dimmable? Thanks In advance for your help
Yes, very likely! Non-dimmable fixtures will flicker when put on dimmers. We’re doing two videos on new fixtures and dimmable switches these next couple weeks-we mention this situation. Keep your eyes out for those videos!
Great. Just subscribed to your channel. Thanks!
Good info, thanks.
My LED can lights have 3 or 4 temperature settings. Other big deal with LED can lights help seal up the heat going up into your attic. Not air tight by themselves, but they drastically reduce the airflow going up.
Thanks for the information! I found some really great Slim LED Pot lights from Product Pro Industrial Supplies. They have a US site but I'm in Canada and they have a site dedicated to the Great White North market.
How far away from the fan blade is best? Thanks!
Can you do a video about outdoor LED light dust to dawn. How certain switches is not compatible I had that change 3 of those lights because The old switches are not compatible with the new lights.
what about beam angle? do things change from an 8ft to 10ft ceiling?
Great video! Does anybody know if they make a flush mount led that you can control the dimming and the K color on a wall switch or remote?
I have a 5x2.5 feet walk in shower. I want day light. How many should I put and what size?
Wanted to install LED recessed lights in basement but can it be done with drop down ceilings?
Do you have a link to a recommended fixture with the bluetooth speaker technology? Thanks for the great video.
See my reply to John White.
@@jobacuda4472 . . . I don't see a reply to "John White". Can you plz provide the link. Thx!
I read somewhere to be cautious of the heat that can be produced by the lights in the ceiling. It could cause moisture in the attic area. With LED is that a problem?
Can you seal or aluminum tape the holes in LED recessed lights to keep bugs from coming in and getting trapped between the light and cover?
Would 3000k be great on light grey walls ?
Do u need to connect groused wire ? Cuz the one u had doesn’t have one ? Thx
Thank you
Great video, but with regards to the pink walls. The CRI of the LED is very low. Would be a cheap make. Try aim for
Question- i have a white recessed light 6000k 9w . Can i simply replace wirh a yellow light 9w recessed light 3000k ?
Are they meant to be wired parallel or in series?
Thanks
I’ve been thinking of replacing ours with smart downlights.
Great video and very informative i do have a question though, I’m finishing my basement and my ceilings are about 6’7” tall a bit short but we wanted to do recessed lighting i was wondering if that would be too low to throw the light out properly? Any suggestions? Thanks!
The light thrown would be the same in relation to the ceiling. There is just not the extra 1-1/2 feet at the bottom of the wall. You would probably want to put them on dimmers, so you could tone them down because you are so close to them. Seem s this would apply with any type of fixture that you would use.
Good job