How I swap a light fixture. Love, Dad

[@michaelgossett1415]

Straight and to the point!! No nonsense, informative , easy to follow. Thank you.

[@socialeyes16]

The best I’ve ever seen!!! As a single woman, I am truly grateful for this man if only I saw this video before someone charged me $300 to swap out two ceiling fans for two smart ceiling fans smh

[@kaylamoses7769]

​@socialeyes16 right!!

[@watsonanthony8438]

Some homes may have 2 hot wires (red and black).

[@josh5015]

As an electrician you just saved people 200 bucks minimum. Good for you, I hate to charge so much for common knowledge but time is money.

[@coopermom2605]

Knowledge takes a long time to learn, the long time = money=200 bucks (that is reasonable).

[@beev4289]

Yall deserve that money, even for simple things. Like you said it's your time being paid for

[@mintdietitian]

Any idea why my junction box includes a red wire? House was built in 1972 🤔

[@Maziemaze16]

Even after knowing this info some people still think it’s worth $200 for a professional to come and take care of it and the ease of mind. .. not me but some people

[@bethsanchez3574]

Thanks internet Dad! I too really appreciate these videos so much. My Dad died when I was 16 so there was so much about adulting that I didn't have time to learn. Never wait to learn anything from your parents!

[@cgrl22003]

Great visual instruction and step by step. Great job!! Been doing electrical for over 10 years and people don’t realize how easy most DIY is around the home. I tell everyone that I do work for that if you’re going to do your own work I HIGHLY recommend a Non-Contact Voltage Tester so you can always double and triple check that there is no electricity in your wires after you shut the breaker off. One issue is you also called your neutral wires your ground wires.

[@calebroskamp9937]

Appreciate the videos. One note, remove black, white, green. Replace green, white, black. The black carries current. Without it, unless your circuitry involves a multi wire branch circuit, there is no current. The neutral completes the current. You don’t want to get caught in the current, so you want to close that option by connecting the whites first before connecting the current with the blacks.

[@JAM-vu3ol]

What if I only see the white wire and black wire connected on my previous light , but when I buy the replacement the light came with white wire, black and yellow wire And I couldn’t find the green or yellow on the wall ?

[@cheizaguirre5494]

@@JAM-vu3oldid you find out ? I have the same issue

[@KrytBeats]

​@@JAM-vu3olit should've had a green wire / green+yellow wire or plain copper wire as earth, if it didn't then this means it wasn't wired properly or your light didn't need an earth

[@KrytBeats]

You're probably going to have to run a new earth wire or just buy a double insulated light fitting so it didn't need an earth

[@laurenoliver7765]

This is so helpful thank you!! I used to watch my dad when he would do this but he just passed away and I’m having to switch out some lights as we move. Straight to the point and easy to follow. I’m so lost without his guidance so thank you🙏🏻

[@StainlessFabWorx]

My dad passed two weeks after my 18th birthday, these videos remind me a lot of him, thank you

[@brittanywhite8081]

I’m 37 and single and never imagined needing to do this stuff on my own but here I am. Aaaaand I have not even the slightest clue how except that there are lots of wires that need to connect to something somewhere. This video was just what I needed!

[@SweetDeeJay]

💙 my dad died in 2019 This warms my heart to watch. Thank you 💙

[@joepapa2737]

This man is doing a good job some people never learned basic things like this👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrCordawg]

Thanks dad. Feeling pretty proud of my new light. Couldnt have done it without you.

[@danielregner8550]

Your effort/energy reminds me of all that’s good out there! Keep at it! 🎉

[@Jesus4444me]

Thanks Dad! About to attempt this now. First things first, breaker off! Roger that!

[@Jesus4444me]

I'm officially a handy man. Thank you for your help Dad! God bless you!

[@the_mirabela]

Why did I not choose to learn how to do electrical work! Seems so handy now that I’m 25! Thanks for the tips, Pops !

[@dominicbenecasa7893]

Take some night classes at a vocational school you're young just don't over step the knowledge you have.

[@ensomerset]

Such a good teacher!! Thank you! I was overwhelmed watching other videos lol

[@Jamaican19Girl]

I truly appreciate you - video is simple and to the point . Will be changing out my lights in the next few weeks 🤗

[@nicowings8736]

I’m following you on every platform. This man is paying for his daughters brain treatments through social media. I would like if everyone would do the same.

[@jackranger3168]

Me too! He's a wonderful man. Continued prayers for his daughter 🙏❤

[@jenkight2975]

So much love to you!!! You are fantastic!

[@Blessd-savingrace]

I NEEDED this !! Thanks Dad!!

[@absolutelyuseless4232]

My grandpa and dad showed me this stuff when I was a young lad, so glad it’s helped become a better man working on my own house now

[@jerryjohnson217]

Great job and easy to follow. Thanks dad

[@jayweast1306]

Bravo! Clear and to the point. Only question I have is the that my previous light had an insulated ground wire and there is no ground screw in the fixture - but my new light has a bare ground wire and I don’t know what to do with it. Guess it’s time to call the electrician 💸

[@fontainelebrock345]

Thank you so much Dad! Coming in clutch!! 💪🏾

[@Youbeenwhere]

Thank you so much for this! Watched longer videos which confused me. Watched this one and was able to replace my light just watching this video. Thanks dad!

[@denisefarrell7786]

Excellent..straight to the point..great visional video.

[@warrensaint]

Finally! Someone showed the wiring!

[@gods959]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, blessing

[@jelanidennis8620]

This video really helped me alot. I really appreciate it and was even able to gloat to my dad. 😂😂

[@chantikaBrown]

I Thank God for you! Because if I would never came across this video I would have never been able to install my light fixture

[@MM-xy3er]

🚩🚩🚩YOU SIR ARE A HERO! FINALLY a break down🇱🇷🖤

[@ssn-tough-ltl]

Before working on any electrical device ALWAYS use a multimeter to check that it is not energized. Safety first. Never assume that it is de-energized just because you opened the breaker or pulled the fuse.

[@aceventura3935]

I always do this , grea tip

[@wiesbadengera1]

I shut the main breaker off and discovered that the stove didn't shut off, now what??

[@iraholden3606]

​@@wiesbadengera1call an electrician

[@brendanfogel4573]

Us electricians use a little stick instead of pulling out the multimeter everytime

[@wildrice8199]

And why wouldn't it be de-energized if you opened the breaker or pulled the fuse? If you want people to follow this advice you have to give a "why." Otherwise it just sounds like a ritual. There are "rituals" in just about every task that people do bc nobody stops to ask why they're doing it, just somebody told them to.

[@stellahsgroove]

Exactly what i was looking for. Thank you!!

[@aprilsaavedra2727]

Thank you so much this helps I'm installing a new light from my daughter's room

[@amysmiles9751]

Thank you. This is the first video I should have watched🎉

[@jstone1211]

when splicing stranded wire (the light fixture wires) with solid copper wires (the wires in the socket) it is best to strip more insulation from the fixture wires so you can get a good tight connection with the solid wires. I like to use connectors from WAGO or similar

[@fletcher1995]

The order should be while connecting Connect ground(green) Connect neutral (white) Connect hot (black) And reverse for disconnect. That's what the union teaches

[@loiskrauss1940]

Insidewireman for 44years you are correct

[@timc4269]

IBEW

[@localone1597]

Yes, that's what I was thinking.

[@averydizzle]

Thanks Bo! Another quality instructional!

[@stephenotto2294]

From a electrician its always best even breaker is off disconnect power neuteral ground and reconnect in reverse order

[@sinamen516]

Wow looks easy enough!! Thanks dad!!

[@shanaville]

Perfect video! THANK YOU! 🙌🏽

[@dhfocus7]

Thank you sir. God bless you!

[@nicolashernandez2355]

Worked for me, thank you so much sir!

[@brianrodriguez6897]

Thank you dad that I never had ❤️

[@arneliashort4647]

Thanks Dad. I really appreciate this entire channel. I’m remodeling my bedroom and stumbled upon this video.

[@watsonanthony8438]

Yup Shut of the breaker just for sure. Some homes may have a continuous power wire even if the light switch is in the off position.

[@yamama7836]

You know he’s a old timer when he calls the neutrals grounds 😂

[@hishamsawza1532]

Now an almost seemingly impossible task seems totally possible thank you good sir.

[@taylor1923]

Thank you dad! Pray for me 😅

[@taktisk2158]

Thanks Dad, I burned my house down because I didn’t pre-twist the wires before putting them inside the wire nuts and didn’t know I had to tug on them to verify they were tight. I could have possibly saved the mistake if I had known I that taping each pair together with the wire nut would have kept them together. I wasn’t in my right mind though because I think that the shock I received by turning off the wrong circuit breaker and not verifying voltage before I took the wires apart with my bare hands. Welcome to the internet Pops!

[@jsb7546]

I'm pretty sure this comment is sarcasm but I'll say this anyway. If you read the manufacturers instructions for wire nuts almost all of them say just to twist with the wire nut not to pretwist I mean I'll still pretwist but the manufacturers state that you don't have to for it to be a proper connection. Tug test is recommended too but have you also made sure you stripped enough of the conductor but not too much as to be outside of the wire nut. On the topic of testing after deenergizing its only 120 which can kill you but is unlikely unless you have a bad heart and that's assuming you get shocked in a way that current hits your heart. I only check because I hate being shocked not because I feel life or death situation on 120 volt 240 volt is getting up there and anything past that like 277 or 480 volt I live dead live test boi because I ain't tryna meet God ok. Thanks for listening to my Ted talk I am the lowley electrican browsing KZbin at 2 in the morning.

[@jackranger3168]

​@@jsb7546you're a very helpful lowly electrician! I'm promoting you to high level helpful electrician 👑👏👏👏😅

[@electrokid4885]

Just a suggestion I recommend that you should pre twist the wires so they make a more safe and solid connection 🙂

[@TruckerLu]

This was very helpful, thank you

[@rejoicefulone6786]

I found using WAGO connectors work best. Everytime I unscrew a wire nut, the metal disconnects from the plastic. This means I have to use pliars to remove the metal coil.

[@guillermoalvarado3110]

Thanks dad 🙌🏻

[@sheezygohard]

Your the coolest✌🏾

[@jennifertelfer4787]

Thanks for the tip!

[@sweatergod4755]

Thanks your a legend

[@DeathsInverse]

Thanks Dad 🎉

[@Ilovemobileclown]

Thanks Dad!!

[@peaceatferngully8369]

Thanks Dad🤗

[@garrettcrews2329]

Thanks Dad doing this Saturday

[@kara6177]

You’re amazing

[@dannypacheco4607]

Great video!!!

[@grimreefer8479]

Thanks Dad!

[@SHANAIDJOYSEWELL]

Thanks dad ❤

[@davida2539]

Yoooo nice flex with the brown handles in that panel sir. Electricians should know what I mean.

[@kathy-jorolfe5499]

Thank you. My ceiling also has a red wire but my light fixture only has two black wires and copper. What do I connect red with?

[@pelocat]

Can anyone answer how to find the max wattage of the ceiling power supply so you know what light fixture to buy? Table lamps usually have a sticker but how do you find that in the ceiling when shopping for flush mounts, chandeliers, pendants etc?

[@garymiller3194]

Remember in the the NEC you have the ungrounded conductor ..grounded conductor and grounding conductor

[@AvenueImaging]

Thanks dad!

[@spencerwyche2552]

Re-splicing should go,ground,neutral, then hot wire.

[@RustyShackelford-w9w]

Thanks dad.

[@coopermom2605]

I replaced the ceiling light -diy first time. Feel good

[@Sou_moy]

I have a red one. But also the black. Which one should I use ? Please 🙏

[@Peanutbuttertanks]

Honestly, a lot of times those junction boxes have multiple circuits in them, specially in apartments. You’re better off killing all the circuits just to be safe. Grab a flashlight if you need it and a buddy to hold it.

[@laurendoe168]

I am curious why you should attach the hot before the neutral.

[@KevinPDunn]

Love you, Dad

[@celena4859]

Thanks, Dad.

[@pmo8135]

That's great!

[@justme7595]

Thank you so much!

[@fatalybased]

Give a slight tug on the wire nut to make sure it's secure, don't want a hot wire coming out and making contact with anything it's not supposed to

[@JuliolujanLujan-vl9qo]

Thanks apa !!

[@MilagroRuiz-f6p]

What should I do it the wall doesn’t have a green one ? Only and black and white one but I do have the copper wire there on the light it just wasn’t connected to the green one ?????

[@orrorin9430]

You should have connected hot wires last else even the neutral will be energized. Though you have shut off breaks, but it's a safe practice

[@longnights666]

thank you very much helpful

[@intotheoccult3654]

Mine slightly hums, and it’s a led light fixture. Any idea why it’s humming. It’s not very loud but noticeable

[@cata306261]

Is it very important to reconnect the wires in that specific order? Like what happens if I do it randomly? I am a girl, idk anything about electric stuff. I do know to go turn off the breakers before doing any work. Can someone explain pls, genuinely wanting to learn this, to change out my fixtures.

[@jackranger3168]

You can get zapped. Despite turning everything to off electricity is weird, sometimes there's a connection that shouldn't be there. Even if everything is off treat it like it's on. Wear rubber soled shoes, use insulated tools. Seriously, you do not want to get zapped.

[@eduardomendoza2989]

How do you just replace the light and not fixture I’ve never seen this type of light, I’m used to bulbs

[@mrscrappz1063]

Can i just turn my light switch off and do this instead of having to hit the breaker?

[@DittoBit1234-k9j]

Nice video

[@See_Jayy]

This is why I just pay someone to come do it for me..

[@Sun.ce.214]

Exactly, with my luck I'll end up getting electrocuted the second I take the cover off 😭

[@See_Jayy]

@@Sun.ce.214 Right? Or I'll do something I wasn't supposed to, costing me more money and problems than what I started with

[@jacobrinehart8780]

So we can just turn off any breaker?

[@Reggied103079]

What do you do when the wires coming out the ceiling are so old you can't tell which color they are?

[@DFVIDZHipHopLyrics]

Ground Neutral Hot In that order

[@ChayYP]

Thank you❤

[@nickvirdi3780]

What about the red wire coming from the ceiling? My ceiling fan doesn’t have any red wires

[@Brekstahkid]

Thanks dad

[@RM-th8ol]

So the green and the white wires are grounds?

[@Antreus]

THANKS DAD

[@DGCCTV]

My ground was connected but not wrapped around the screw. My light is flickering and eventually when out.

[@JackNightingale-p4r]

Where can I buy that light fixture