Easy install, Amazing results! Garage shop lights from Amazon

[@renaissanceman8564]

Middle aged man here,,,just because the switch is in the off position,,,,,Does not mean there is no power at the light so ,,,,check the wire for power ,,,and if you add some more lights ,,,spend 3 more bucks and replace the old switch to a 20 amper😂 lol hanks for the video and lovin the VW neon brother , 57 single cab in the house . Peace on earth and in my man cave

[@MiahsBug]

I agree. There is some risk of shock. Wouldn’t be the first time. Lol

[@Zonin24]

I upgraded the lights in my garage a while age with way too many LEDs and it was the best thing I ever did.. seeing what youre doing is the best!!

[@MiahsBug]

It’s crazy. I realized how dirty everything was and had to clean the whole garage after lol

[@speedyg2577]

Multimeter to ✔current. Higher lumens make it brighter. The higher the Kelvin the bluer the light. I just did this in my garage, I had 6/4 bulb florescent fixtures like you, and I did a 2-bulb led conversion 5000K, 5500 lumens and kept the fixtures that were already screwed to the joists. Now I can find things I drop on the floor without using a flashlight. Good upgrade.

[@MiahsBug]

Now you know what you’re doing! Thanks for the professional response so us DIY’ers understand better.

[@speedyg2577]

@@MiahsBug I am definitely a DIY'er not a professional, just did some research and watched some YT videos. Your install was sure easier. I just worked with what I already had.

[@nickpappas4133]

Man what a difference, the way I see it you can’t have too much light.

[@Mr_D555]

My 3 car garage has 3 single 60W bulb fixtures, I bought one of those 5 blub adapters and used 5 9W LED bulbs (45W total) in each fixture. Made a huge difference in my garage lighting.

[@MiahsBug]

That’s awesome. I would have tried that but I really hated my fixtures and just wanted them gone.

[@hotroddevils5031]

Those are the same lights I have in my shop, they've been there for 5 years, no problems at all, they provide plenty of light. In my upcoming truck videos you'll see I've mounted on inside the roof of the cab for a work light😅 they work great for that too!

[@MiahsBug]

That’s awesome to hear. I had the fish tank light hanging in the bug for a while. I’m very happy with these cheap lights.

[@eddalton8530]

as long as you don't touch a hot and ground at the same time, you're good to go lol. alternatively, flip the breaker off. but you already know that haha

[@MiahsBug]

Yes sir. Sometimes I play stupid games.

[@eddalton8530]

@MiahsBug no sir, that's not at all what i was saying. sorry for any confusion. no disrespect at all..

[@MiahsBug]

Haha I know. Thanks for clarifying. I was joking about the saying, “play stupid games, win stupid prizes”

[@eddalton8530]

@@MiahsBug lol

[@troyhelton4101]

You and I are so much the same my friend. You need to get a shirt like I have for sure. It says I’m pretty confident my last words will be well shit that didn’t work!

[@MiahsBug]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LevyMorris-r1t]

26 x 36 feet with 2 rows of 8 foot fixtures. Using the 2 row 8 foot LED's lamps. The best thing that I have done for lighting in the playroom/shop. I already had the old Flour. fixtures so I just rewired the fixtures an installed the 2 row led fixtures.

[@MiahsBug]

That sounds like a great setup. I wish I had a large shop, I would definitely use these LED lights.

[@thebinderbuilder]

Bro! Seriously, I just got more lights TODAY!! Great minds Miah! Looks freaking awesome Miah, nice n bright!

[@MiahsBug]

Dude, I’m almost mad I waited this long. Such a big difference. Also, great minds!

[@thebinderbuilder]

@MiahsBug I went from two 4 foot florescent lights (half what yours were) to 6 4-foot LEDs. And it's pretty nice, but I'm putting another 6 in (two more rows). But seriously, looks awesome

[@snjairbeater]

Incandescent lights. ROFLMAO! Dude, they are fluorescent lights. WOW.

[@MiahsBug]

lol I know, the camera makes me stupid. I did correct it at the bottom of the screen though.

[@SpaceBallOne-fc3ep]

The surface of the sun is more of a warm light than daylight white

[@MiahsBug]

🤣🔥🔥🔥🤣

[@timhudson8958]

Dude you know you can buy direct replacement LED bulbs the will go in your old fixture you just remove the ballast and starter twist the wires together the bulbs were like $112.00 for 24 48” bulbs. A electrical contractor turned me on to them super bright mine have been up four years now!

[@MiahsBug]

I knew those were out there. I like them. I just didn’t like my old fixtures and just wanted them gone

[@69bajaoutdoors]

Tight work brother!

[@MiahsBug]

Thank you sir. I hope the move is going well.

[@69bajaoutdoors]

@ It’s going really slow brother. Nothing at this point is going to plan. It will be fine, but not as I had expected. Getting curve balls thrown at me from every direction. 😆

[@69bajaoutdoors]

@ Thank you for asking. 😁

[@MiahsBug]

Hang in there brother. Moving sucks even without curveballs.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Love the tape lock out tag out method…. Pretty sure I saw that in an osha video 😂 That’s a huge difference with those lights. Those old T12 bulbs you had are dim and terrible imo. I need to upgrade myself but eh lol

[@MiahsBug]

The tape lockout is an effective means for stopping a light breeze from powering on the circuit. I wish I would have upgraded a long time ago since the cost was so minimal.

[@jhscheppele2448]

Just buy Led lamps for the existing fixtures. As a master electrician thats what I do.

[@MiahsBug]

I am so happy you commented! Thank you. I was wondering if the pros do the same.

[@Tanks-Link]

I did that one time I helped my buddy change out some lights and I was pretending like I got shocked so he turned the switch on and it really did shock me I guess hindsight it was pretty funny

[@MiahsBug]

Hahaha he got you good. I’ve been shocked plenty. Not fooling around with anything high current though.

[@LevyMorris-r1t]

Why did you not use the fixtures that you already had and rewire them and buy the 4 foot LED lamps for them? The Led lamps are sold with the different ends on them to fit the fixtures that you have.

[@MiahsBug]

I didn’t like those old fixtures. Just wanted them gone.

[@davidszakacs6888]

I gotta say if you don’t know about going to your breaker box to shut off power you should NOT be messing with electrics.

[@MiahsBug]

I agree. Lots of dummies out there

[@thebinderbuilder]

Where does one learn this "flick-n-touch" technique? You know you live in Cali when there is ZERO attic insulation 😅😮😅

[@MiahsBug]

The “flick and touch” has been passed down for generations. My father taught me and I am teaching my children. The trick is to live long enough to pass it down.

[@thebinderbuilder]

@@MiahsBug 😵😵😵 😅🤣🤣

[@catfish24]

Daylight bulbs are the best they are bright WHITE light not yellow.

[@MiahsBug]

I agree. I love them.

[@jasnapon]

Rather than the flick test just ground out the hot wire and pop the circuit breaker 🤔

[@MiahsBug]

That’s a good idea. I’ll try that next time. I should have checked but I didn’t want to loose all power in the garage so I could plug in other lights while I worked

[@highnoter1]

Just built s spray booth for a friend. Put them on the wall.

[@MiahsBug]

I was thinking they would be great for that