Best video I could have watched before doing this kind of project. Thank you for being detailed.
@Iscaper8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Catherine, I appreciate the feedback.
@brittanymacdonald4208 жыл бұрын
Catherine Hoctor ok m
@lojenn8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We had an old florescent light in our bathroom and when one of the bulbs went out, again, we decided to swap out the fixtures. We were without light in the bathroom for about two weeks before I watched your video and felt confident enough to do it myself instead of waiting for the electrician to come do it. Thank you!!!
@Iscaper8 жыл бұрын
+lojenn That's great, congratulations!
@mrcn119t67 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for - good photography, well-paced, and clearly explained throughout. Thanks.
@TheBaseballLiker6 жыл бұрын
I've watched your videos about grass seeding and such, so it's cool to see you pop up in the results for replacing a light fixture too! Thanks for the videos!
@theresamatthewsone8 жыл бұрын
this is my first time trying to replace the light fixture and your video has made it pretty simple, I am going to attempt to do this myself, thank you for your easy to understand video
@Iscaper8 жыл бұрын
+theresa matthews Thanks Theresa and good luck. Report back on how the project goes for you.
@barbhayes56136 жыл бұрын
Great walk-through! I'm so glad your electrical box was not centered, as I believe the one in my bathroom is offset as well. This will be MUCH easier than I thought it would be.
@atomicyang67024 жыл бұрын
You make a great teacher. Steps were explained clear and concise. I now have the knowledge to embark on this project.
@kimkimteacher10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comprehensive tutorial. I was completely intimidated about this project but now feel confident.
@Iscaper10 жыл бұрын
Good luck. Let me know how the installation goes for you.
@smscorpio15 жыл бұрын
simple and straightforward, why are more videos not like this?!
@ThatReallyWeirdArtist5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I HAD to habe a new bathroom light and i offered to take the job off my husband's list of home improvement things. Downside i offered only halfass knowing what i was doing lol so thank you for each step by step and not blabbering about screws for 10 minutes👍
@ThatReallyWeirdArtist5 жыл бұрын
Have
@debbievaughn38456 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video and sharing it. I was glad to see how you centered and corrected the placement of the fixture.
@sallywalters81204 жыл бұрын
Thank you your video. I am hoping to tackle my light tomorrow. Your voice is so dang calming, that I actually believe I might be able to do it! Cheers!
@deborahshepherd3826 жыл бұрын
Great video, you got to the point with no pomp to it. Plus you worked the steps as you explained how to do it. Great work!
@youonlylivetwice786 жыл бұрын
Your video is in fact helpful. My light fixture project is a headache and I need to put a stud to hold the darn thing cause of course it's not centered
@hellofooliama8 жыл бұрын
I want to replace my light fixture too you make see so easy, the way you explain it got me confidence. thanks for the video
@Iscaper8 жыл бұрын
+Chik fina Thanks Chik for watching.
@Iscaper11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Celdieu for taking the time to leave a comment.
@marjoriebrosseau5817 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! NOW I feel very confident about installing my new new light fixture!!!
@leslieneiss1279 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you for creating this video. Also, it was helpful to have the information in the comments section where you explained how to adjust the screw by drilling space in the drywall directly behind the head of the screw to shorten it to the right length.
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leslie, I appreciate the feedback.
@daisy171211 жыл бұрын
Trying this for the first time. Thanks for helping me build a little confidence.
@angelinarossi56047 жыл бұрын
Best video. Asking any help from my boyfriend, only proves why he is kept in the boyfriend zone and never considered for a husband role. It's your video that allows me to keep my side of the house nice. Thank you for being a great teacher.
@Iscaper7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Angelina, I appreciate the feedback.
@JiLaNor7 жыл бұрын
Angelina Rossi Hi , did you manage to change the light yourself? I am thinking also to do it myself because my husband is not a handyman but i dont have any idea how to connect the wire. Any help here?
@LinzvsWorld238 жыл бұрын
this gave me hope that i can finally change out my ugly light fixtures without spending too much money, thank you!!
@Iscaper8 жыл бұрын
+LinzvsWorld23 Thanks and good luck.
@Iscaper11 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Report back on how it goes for you. Thanks for commenting.
@425christy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am doing this project during COVID-19. Now I know how to do it. 😊
@Steve-km3nt4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I want to replace similar fixtures in two bathrooms and I now have the confidence to at least try doing it myself. And I won't be at the mercy of an electrician who doesn't show up.
@jackjensen12518 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I just bought one of these fixtures and the instructions are vague and don't explain anything. This really helped me.
@Iscaper8 жыл бұрын
+Jack Jensen Thanks Jack.
@happeria9 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm installing lights on my own for the first time and wasn't sure about hooking up the wires. I'm ready to go now!
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
Janelle Seymour Good luck! Let me know how it goes.
@happeria9 жыл бұрын
They look great :)
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
Janelle Seymour Awesome, thanks for the info.
@misivg3 жыл бұрын
Its a good video but i wanted to see what you do with the grounding wire
@heathermcadams58657 жыл бұрын
Great and thoughtful video. We successfully installed our bathroom light fixture ! Thank you so much for your help :-)
@willajohnson85775 жыл бұрын
tks that is as close to what i need to do as i can get. i need to move over a little to get centered and be able to secure fixture Thank you
@passportfella65904 жыл бұрын
The lights were hanging into the top of the .mirror and unentered. Nice job.
@Iscaper11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@carpenter91589 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Very precise and easy to follow. Great job. Thanks.
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@HeartlessNinny14 жыл бұрын
Very thorough and detailed video. Thank you.
@Iscaper4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@WOLFPACKED11 жыл бұрын
thanks for taking the time to make this - I learned a few things just watching you do this
@Iscaper11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe for subscribing.
@Iscaper11 жыл бұрын
Black wire from outlet box to black wire on light fixture. White wire from outlet box to white wire on fixture. Ground wire to ground wire.
@RogueNation.9 жыл бұрын
You make it look easy. I bought a 'Hampton 3-Light Camille Bath Vanity Light, Satin Nickel' piece from Walmart. It comes with a base (like the one you took down from previous light) that has wall screws + anchors which hang it on both ends. The directions Hampton gave - shows 2 mounted screws going from the base ring area to the back of an octagon electrical box. I went to my nearest dept store, bought the Octagon box, and apparently I can mount the base right to the box itself. Only problem I have right now is installing the box itself. Sigh
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
If you have the wider wall plate like the old fixture in the video I would just drill holes through the plate into wall studs and mount the light without changing the outlet box. It will save you time and headaches.
@RogueNation.9 жыл бұрын
iScaper1 I'll check it out. See where the studs are and mark em.
@RogueNation.9 жыл бұрын
iScaper1 Thanks for the video. I'm taking the octagon box and drywall knife back to the store. It turns out I have enough room to mount the base ring to the old electric box with the added support of the wall screws + anchors. Time and trouble saved!
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
Joey G Great, I'm glad you didn't have to cut out the old outlet box.
@sharonberry43977 жыл бұрын
Great video. Still need to know how to know which wires to tie together.
@nhanson19115 жыл бұрын
Lucky you, at least you had a stud to screw into. I found I have a drain vent dead center where I need to attach my vanity light. Why can't things just be simple and easy?
@Skullsanddragonflies5 жыл бұрын
I have one there too. :( Not sure what to do...
@nhanson19115 жыл бұрын
@@Skullsanddragonflies I used 4, 45 degree angles to go around a circular box. I was able to put a 2X4 onto the stud already in the bay, attaching the 2 inch side to the stud. This put the box dead center and the 4-45 angles went around the circular electrical box . Worked out nicely.
@GRIzZLY89029 жыл бұрын
Nice very straightforward video
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@rubencaro27177 жыл бұрын
Excellent video you explain everything so easy
@youonlylivetwice786 жыл бұрын
Good video. My question is why did you not put both screws centered with the stud for the support bracket. The top looked more to the left and the bottom looks centered. Just curious. Also if you back off the screws for the light fixture, wouldn't it ruin the wall. I know it won't show but would it hold steady
@NagDeNu7 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Exactly what I needed to see! Thank you so much!
@ericapallaron33798 жыл бұрын
What about the grounding wire? I also thought you're supposed to twist the wires first before threading onto nut.
@dee1014726 жыл бұрын
Erica Pallaron the nuts twist the wires
@MattBruns5 жыл бұрын
The ground wire is built in to the junction box for most wall light sockets.
@nathanmingle72 жыл бұрын
You got a nack for this. Thank you.
@Iscaper2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nathan, I appreciate the feedback.
@Kinson094 жыл бұрын
This was helpful to me (twice)! Thank you sir.
@Iscaper11 жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck.
@marktheunitedstatescitezen1855 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining the bathroom light switch you explained it well !
@donmac181110 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have two of these fixtures I need to replace.
@Iscaper10 жыл бұрын
Report back on how the project goes for you.
@FRESHYUNGLU8 жыл бұрын
Excellent and thorough vid
@Iscaper8 жыл бұрын
+Luis Quirarte Thanks Luis, I appreciate the feedback.
@stevebarrie85066 жыл бұрын
Such a great video. Thank you.
@ugrowfood32035 жыл бұрын
Goodness, I know this is old but what if I don't have a ground wire from my supply? I just have a conduit with two wires (Blue and White) through a gaping hold in my wall. Don't even have an electrical box there. Can I ground the fixture to the anchor plate?
@realcoolbreeze4 жыл бұрын
Wiring part nothing was said. So just make sure you see how they were matched up previously.Just reconnect or if unsure read new lightning assembly directions for wiring.
@joehanke124311 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video iScraper. I have just subscribed. Hope to learn more.
@ModernCarpentryProjects5 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, I just built a vanity a little different a few days ago and recorded it, I would surely appreciate some feedback. Thanks keep it up!
@gracesimmons346310 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is very helpful
@Iscaper10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Grace.
@carapungo5 жыл бұрын
Perfect!. Thanks for sharing.
@HeelznBarbellz6 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!! Im going to Lowes to pick out new light fixtures!!!!!! xoxo
@andrewpope32299 жыл бұрын
Your a life saver.
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
andrew pope Thanks Andrew.
@Quincy6220106 жыл бұрын
Wish you had shown how to connect the wires in more detail. Am about to do a similar project and need to be sure I connect the wires right.
@dih7066 жыл бұрын
white to white, black to black, gold to gold.
@aworshipper4111 жыл бұрын
thank you for this...tackling a surprise project for my wife :)
@Iscaper11 жыл бұрын
You can do it, good luck. Report back on how the installation went for you.
@br232510 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, good job.
@Iscaper10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nathan, I appreciate the feedback.
@dorcaspowellpowell59717 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video helped it was simple to the point thank you.
@silverpalm289210 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful
@Iscaper10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@egossick6 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how to take a single vanity light fixture and changing it for two smaller vanity fixtures?
@Iscaper11 жыл бұрын
Just model numbers, some finders will do more than others. I have the Zircon e30 model.
@bonnenaturel66889 жыл бұрын
so the connections are outside the electrical box, like before. Aren't the wires supposed to be connected inside the electrical box according to code?
@bateleon5 жыл бұрын
The actual fixture is a box
@THEPinballJunkie9 жыл бұрын
Great Video!
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
jim pincollector Thanks for watching.
@krobarrides90285 жыл бұрын
thank you for your help
@JugglingTheJohnsons6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I look forward to changing out my lights.
@katheypool61239 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed to know, now where is the breaker and how do you turn it off.
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
Should be a breaker panel somewhere in the house (maybe even outside), you need to turn into a detective and find it. It's usually a gray rectangular looking box with door and a number of breakers inside. The breakers may or not already be labeled. You can turn the breakers on or off much like a light switch. On our last house the panel was downstairs near the mechanical room. On this house the main panel is outside and a couple of smaller panels downstairs.
@miamonroe41955 жыл бұрын
Where is a handy man when you need em
@rabbitz74 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why you glossed over the instructions for wiring. That was the main thing I watched this video for.
@sercus17 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@leos98656 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@BlitheLorefield10 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a light that was given to me, but there isn't a support bracket. Do you know where I can find a replacement?
@Iscaper10 жыл бұрын
Good question. If you can find what make the lights are then I would contact the manufacturer and see if they could ship you one that is made for your specific light kit.
@FabbiRosario10 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO :). I have a question: White cable goes w white and black with black right? The cooper one goes attached to ...?
@Iscaper10 жыл бұрын
Copper wire is the ground, either connect it to the ground wire coming into the box with the hot and common wires or attach to the ground terminal on the bracket (green screw).
@makettagreen13137 жыл бұрын
Great video! I hope to do this project soon
@NutmegThumper8 жыл бұрын
My problem is that the finials had too much room on them so I need to back out the screws. However, as is the case in your video the wall is behind those screws so how do you adjust for that? In your video screws were exactly the right length when you tested it. Do I need to drill out space into the wall for the screws to back out into?
@Iscaper8 жыл бұрын
+NutmegThumper Yes, you need to drill a small hole behind the screw in the drywall to adjust it back.
@youonlylivetwice786 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@thomasnov11 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@TheTrapeze7 жыл бұрын
Best video I ever see. Veronice Araujo
@eddiel7552 жыл бұрын
Did you even hook up the ground wire or did you just not show that?
@ericcharlton3113 жыл бұрын
If you’re not lucky enough to have the stud situated to mount bracket to how do you attach the bracket to the wall-butterfly anchors?
@Iscaper3 жыл бұрын
Yes, wall anchors would be a good solution.
@careneweide853410 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@MiaH798 жыл бұрын
I did it! Thank you!
@Iscaper8 жыл бұрын
+Mia S Way to go Mia!!
@MiaH798 жыл бұрын
iScaper1 I actually did 2 lights yesterday! I have 2 more to do today. Sooo proud of myself. :D
@Iscaper8 жыл бұрын
+Mia S You should be, congrats!
@joanc1946 жыл бұрын
Very detailed..tnx
@Robin-ly6sk9 жыл бұрын
I have two light fixtures to replace...both did not have outlet boxes, just the wires coming out of a hole. I can find a stud for the one, so I think I can use your technique above. The hole for the other one was almost centered, but I cannot find a stud. The mirror I am centering over is the whole width of the wall (about 46" wide). The drywall is about 3 sheets thick as we wanted good soundproofing. When I removed the old fixture, the drywall anchors came out with the screws. Any ideas how to mount the new fixture?
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
Robin 3 sheets of dry wall, wow. The wall anchors are pulling out because of the 3 sheets. They're designed to go through one sheet of drywall then spread when the screw is installed. I would try toggle bolts instead of the wall anchors, they should make it through the multiple sheets of drywall.
@celdieuharrys526711 жыл бұрын
Greta video!
@clbuckshot2 жыл бұрын
Seemed to defeat the whole purpose of the jbox. Wires to the side, I don't think so.
@Iscaper11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@thomasnov11 жыл бұрын
Dumb question - but how do I know what wires to connect?
@Anonymous-it5jw4 жыл бұрын
If you don't know, and watching KZbin wiring videos hasn't helped you (be sure to only watch videos that relate to wiring procedures in the country where the wiring job is supposed to be done), and if you still have a question, step back and call a licensed electrician to do the job. You can easily die from electrocution if you don't fully understand what needs to be done and create a deadly the danger to everyone who uses it if you make a mistake.
@ceeIoc4 жыл бұрын
It's usally matching by color. And no risk of electrocution as long as you turn off circuit
@kjaccard9 жыл бұрын
I have removed my light fixture from the wall. What do I do with all the electric wires while I paint? It looks like to did something to the wires before putting them into the hole. My breaker for my bathroom also covers other rooms. Can I put the breaker back on before I install the light? What do I do to the wires? I don't want to cause a fire - and am a little wary of anything electrical. Thanks in advance.
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
The safest way would be to leave the breaker off while painting and wiring the lights. I have seen electricians thread wires nuts over the exposed ends of the wires, tuck them into the box, then put a piece of tape over the light switch in the off position to protect themselves while they did their work. I've even done this a few times myself but when possible I always turn off the breaker.
@babyaung46494 жыл бұрын
Some good asmr
@novabynature Жыл бұрын
WHY DOES NOONE SHOW HOW TO PLACE GROUND WIRES, BOTH FROM WALL AND FIXTURE?
@CubScoutPack2309 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Question, I don't have a fixture box behind the placement (wires just hanging out). The wires are dead center where I want the fixture. There is a stud on the left side. So about where the fixture mounting screw sticks out, I can screw that side of the mounting bracket directly into the stud. But, aside from the drywall, there is nothing on the other side. Do you think securing the bracket on 1 side is sufficient (or possibly with a drywall screw or hallow wall anchor on the other)? Or do I need to go more drastic and install a fixture box?
@Iscaper9 жыл бұрын
On the one side I would do a grabber screw into the wall stud and on the other side of the bracket a wall anchor into the drywall. Wall anchors are supposed to support 30-40 lbs. so I think you'd be okay.
@kingsleychong9137 жыл бұрын
You did not show the ground being wound on the green nut and then the ground from the fixture should be tied to the ground with a wire nut....
@Stormy_Dawn6 жыл бұрын
Kingsley Chong that's what I was thinking. What if I have a fixture with a ground but my house wiring has no ground?
@saoirse90.10 жыл бұрын
Hi I recently got the vanity lights that you are replacing and I want to put them in my bedroom, but, I didn't know the wiring is only made for bathrooms so I'm wondering if you could please let me know if a standard wire and plug can be attached to this? Any help greatly appreciated!... Thanks, Saoirse
@Iscaper10 жыл бұрын
Good question. I don't see why the lights couldn't be put in the bedroom. You would probably need a switched outlet box on the wall instead of the ceiling (lights are designed for wall mount). If you mean run an extension cord behind the plate and wire it up to plug into an outlet I wouldn't do that.
@charlie30697 жыл бұрын
I'm just wondering what if there was no existing wiring before, can you still install a vanity light and how
@Iscaper7 жыл бұрын
Vanity light needs power, if you don't have it you'll probably need the help of an electrician.
@arielhernandez2925 Жыл бұрын
How do i avoid the light fixture from sagging downward?
@Iscaper Жыл бұрын
Have you tried slight up pressure on the fixture as you tighten the two nuts onto the mounting screws?