DIY Lighting Upgrade: Replace Fluorescent Light Fixtures with LED Light Fixtures

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WildCatDIY

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@leislymejia2864 11 ай бұрын

Finally a video for my exact problem. Thank you👍 its not as complicated as i thought it would be

@wildcat-diy 11 ай бұрын

☺ I'm so glad to hear that!

@josephrobinson1652 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed from start to finish! Thank you.

@wildcat-diy Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found this video helpful. ☺

@forjanmiler Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This video was exactly what I needed. It was to the point and very informative.

@wildcat-diy Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for the feedback!

@soledeadolci Ай бұрын

All those people replying they prefer fluorescent lights… why are you watching and then commenting on this well organized and clearly explained video? Oh wait, it must be all that healthy melatonin producing strobe lighting that’s got you making such wonderful choices while you’re narcolepsing…😅 P.S. Excellent tutorial.

@Warp2090 24 күн бұрын

Fluorescents have shown to be more reliable and longer lasting than many LED's with proper care

@murrdablurr4365 8 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I need to do. Thank you for clear instructions!

@wildcat-diy 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you for your comment ☺

@katzapp 18 күн бұрын

The puck light is in a totally different part of the ceiling. Where was the wiring in the ceiling for that light?

@jenweatherwax7113 8 ай бұрын

I wish all videos were this clear!!!

@wildcat-diy 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words ☺

@tirunagariuttam 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I had to do exactly the same thing at home. This was very helpful. God bless you

@wildcat-diy 10 ай бұрын

That's awesome! I'm so glad to hear that. Thank you for your comment ☺

@appstate83 4 ай бұрын

great video! only thing i can add is have a backup voltage tester… i once had a defective unit giving me obviously erroneous info so i researched it online & the unit was under a recall!

@wildcat-diy 4 ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for the suggestion ☺ I'm glad it was clear something was wrong with the tester. That's scary!

@heatherpoling1769 Жыл бұрын

Theoretically, could this be done with the fluorescent lights in my drop ceiling? Obviously needing new drop in panels with holes cut for the pucks?

@wildcat-diy Жыл бұрын

Yes, it could! I like the idea of using (canless) puck lights too since they're lightweight and don't require additional support structures. There's also a good selection of those that come with a junction box as well, if needed.

@heatherpoling1769 Жыл бұрын

@@wildcat-diy thank you! I’m learning a lot as I remodel and this is helpful!

@wildcat-diy Жыл бұрын

@@heatherpoling1769 No problem. It's a great way to learn and a rewarding process. 🙂Have fun and best of luck with the remodel!

@stevenmoomey2115 8 ай бұрын

You could upgrade Fluorescent Tube Lights to LED Tubes. I used the Toggle Brand from Home Depot. I don’t recommend getting them from the store, but ordering them for Home Delivery. If you do get them from the store, make sure the box has not been opened. Turn the Breaker off, remove the clear cover, remove the wire cover. Cut the wires next to the ballast. Remove the Ballasts. Cut the wires off of the Lamp Holders, on just one end of the fixture. Direct wire the Black “Hot wire, to one wire off of each Lamp Holder. IE If you have two lamps, you will have the hot wire twisted together with two wires from the lamp holders. Wire the White Neutral Wire, to the other two wires off of the lamp holders. Install the end on the LED Tube, with the label, in the wired lamp holder. Snap the metal wire cover, back on being careful, to get the wires inside and not pinched. Turn breaker on and test the light, adjust the color switch to the desired lighting color. Reinstall the Clear Cover.

@geraldstewart2556 26 күн бұрын

@heatherpoling1769 did you complete your remodel? My basement has drop ceilings with the florescent fixtures and I'm thinking about switching them...wondering how'd it go for you?

@SimplyTomasTheCollection 4 ай бұрын

You’re a lifesaver!

@MyDreamKitchen01 Жыл бұрын

Wow very nice 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks

@wildcat-diy Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

@quinnco9 Ай бұрын

Heads up for LED bulb life: you’ll either want somewhat open/vented fixtures or bulbs rated for enclosed fixtures. Otherwise, the electronics overheat and die way early!

@wildcat-diy Ай бұрын

Thank you ☺ This is good to be mindful of when installing light fixtures!

@alexdalkilic544 3 ай бұрын

Can I have the old fluorescent shop light?

@kimmistiles5779 2 ай бұрын

Why can’t I find that exact ladder that comes with the cat? No stores seem to have it… 😂

@DJVijilante 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Where is the link to the voltage tester?

@wildcat-diy 6 ай бұрын

Here's a link to the Milwaukee voltage tester on Amazon: amzn.to/3oQRB7F

@DJVijilante 6 ай бұрын

@@wildcat-diy Again, thanks so much for the video and thanks for the link.

@wildcat-diy 6 ай бұрын

@@DJVijilante No problem ☺ I'm happy to help!

@DJVijilante 6 ай бұрын

@@wildcat-diy Thanks! The ground wires go on the same screw and it’s okay if they touch. If I have two black wires from the existing fixture, and one from the new fixture, just connect all three together, and do the same with the white wires? If I cannot get it installed, just cap the wires with the wires nuts and I should be able to turn the breaker back on until I can get it properly installed?

@wildcat-diy 6 ай бұрын

@@DJVijilante *I'd verify the below with your local codes or with an electrician familiar with your local codes, but generally in the US, black wires are hot and there is no need to modify the wiring logic (all same colored wires can be connected together) when replacing light fixtures. Yes, you can cap the black, white and ground/copper wires coming from the light box separately until you're ready to install the new fixture. Electrical tape can be used for extra precaution. I like to have each wire nut spaced apart so there's distance between them. When wiring the fixture: Connect the fixture’s black wire(s) to the black wire(s) from the light box. Connect the fixture’s white wire(s) to the white wire(s) from the light box. Connect the fixture’s copper wire to the ground screw on the mounting plate. For a plastic light box, the ground wire from the light box can be wrapped around the ground screw on the bracket as well but this isn't always possible to do or necessary. Since it's sometimes difficult to connect more than one wire to the screw on the mounting bracket, the fixture's copper wire, the light box's copper wire, and a short piece of the same gauge copper wire can be connected together with a wire nut. Then, the tail end of the short wire can be connected to the mounting bracket ground screw. If the light box is metal, the ground wire from the light box should be wrapped around the metal box's ground screw. Depending on local codes, ground wire ends may not need to be capped together. However, some prefer capping copper wires regardless to prevent contact with other wires inside the light box. Electrical tape can be used to help ensure wire nuts remain in place.

@loudspeakertestsmorebyaida3804 3 ай бұрын

Feit Electric is a good brand, but I prefer fixtures with replaceable bulbs. The original light fixtures were pretty nice for me, though. Also, I would sell those fluorescent fixtures to make money if I wanted to upgrade my lighting.

@violetjames7534 Ай бұрын

Zero people would buy that old junk.

@Warp2090 24 күн бұрын

@@violetjames7534 Nice rage bait

@violetjames7534 24 күн бұрын

@@Warp2090 simple facts.

@familyalamares4690 Жыл бұрын

Great job on this video!

@wildcat-diy Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@mhtyler Жыл бұрын

very helpful

@wildcat-diy Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@TherealBigJohnSt33l 4 ай бұрын

ASMR!

@georgewills-ek1gg Күн бұрын

how?

@cindyray4046 6 ай бұрын

Where exactly is the ground screw?

@wildcat-diy 6 ай бұрын

The green ground screw on our old fluorescent fixture was near the center of the fixture's metal housing. On the new light fixtures, the ground screw is on the mounting plate or mounting bracket.