How to Add Automatic Lighting to a Closet | Ask This Old House

Lighting expert Scott Caron shows a homeowner how to brighten up a dark closet and never have to flip on a light switch.
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Scott brightens up two dark closets by installing automatic closet lighting.
Scott installed linear fluorescent fixtures. On one, he used a motion-activated switch. On the other, he installed a transformer and a low voltage roller ball switch.
Some of these items are available at home centers. They can all be purchased through an electrical supply house.
Shopping List for How to Add Automatic Lighting to a Closet:
- 14-gauge, 2-conductor indoor, non-metallic wire
- T-5 fluorescent light bulbs
- Ball switch
- Motion-activated light switch
- Electrical junction box
- Plastic old-work electrical box
- Low-voltage wiring
- Transformer switch
Tools for How to Add Automatic Lighting to a Closet:
- Wire cutters
- Screwdriver
- Power drill
- Wire connector nuts
- Sliding saw
- Spade bit
Steps for How to Add Automatic Lighting to a Closet:
1. Find an existing power source near the location of your closets and shut off the power.
2. Cut the current power source line with wire cutters.
3. Add in an electrical junction box.
4. Splice new 14-guage wires to the old connection using pliers and wire connecting nuts.
5. Locate space between the studs in the ceiling and drill a hole using the power drill. This will be the location for the switch.
6. Place two pieces of 14-gauge wire down the hole to the closet location behind the drywall-one to power the switch and one to power the fixture.
7. Drill a second hole in the ceiling where you want your light fixture to go.
8. Feed one of the 14-gauge wires through the hole and make the electrical connections to the light fixture using pliers and wire nuts.
9. Cut out a square hole in the closet drywall using a jab saw.
10. Feed both sets of wires through the plastic old-work electrical box, then install the box in the hole by tightening the screws in the box to secure it to the drywall.
11. Splice the wires together with pliers and wire nuts and add in a spare piece of wire to serve as a connection to the switch. Connect the motion-activated light switch to these wires using a screwdriver.
12. If using a ball switch instead of a motion-activated switch, only one power wire can be fed from the power source. A transformer is connected to the light fixture to convert 120 volts to low voltage, then low-voltage wires are fed from the transformer to the ball switch.
13. To install the ball switch in the doorjamb, drill out a hole in the frame of the closet door using a power drill and a spade bit. Insert the ball switch and low voltage wiring through the framing. You’ll likely have to take off the trim and nail it back on.
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[@cheechp3209]

I wonder if we can get a 2022 version of this to see how much lights have changed.

[@firstnamelastname2552]

My favorite part is 3:25 when he splits the piece of wood with his drill.

[@gtoger]

Nah, I like where he has the drywall dust fall all over the nice neat closet and its contents.

[@srujik7289]

He didn't even clean after drilling.

[@tegan71969]

Armchair expert much?

[@queencitysirens8755]

@@gtoger Hey! Never expected you here! Lol

[@jonathanvazquez8755]

I like when he pushed the piece of drywall into the wall.

[@dazedconfuzed6]

3:26, cracked the top plate with drill. Thats why you use a smaller bit for a pilot hole.

[@l7le]

Glad this is the top comment. I was just going to make the same remark!

[@tycobb8621]

Jeff Darnell oh no! a cracked top plate to a non bearing, partition wall. who cares??

[@briandjordjevic9969]

AJ Roberts exactly lol

[@23bobjr]

anyone who cares about doing the job correctly.

[@jej3451]

Or just use a spade bit that doesn't put any expanding force on the hole.

[@Orholam5]

"wow, that's so neat" LOL

[@andrewbyers1555]

There ugly

[@aaronbaraiya3692]

thats wat she said

[@yzmoto80]

Client : “I’ve seen you use LED lights on other projects, why wouldn’t you use them here?” Electrician : “ This is what I bought for your house, and this is what you’re getting. “ Client : “Why don’t you put those fluorescent lights back in your truck and hit the road, I will tell YOU what we are going to use in MY CLOSETS “

[@chaggz04]

I understand this is 6 years ago and I know technology gets cheaper as it ages so maybe the LED light fixtures were expensive then but this guy seems unprofessional af. I can't imagine a 2 ft fixture being more than $30

[@aurvaroy6670]

I honestly don't know who's worse. Scott ripped off the client while the client didn't stand up for herself. If I was her, I would've insisted on LED no matter what the script says

[@brendangrace1432]

@Just DC you have to compare the cost of the fixture vs the electricity cost to use the cheaper option. LEDs are slightly more energy efficient than the fluorescent, but the cost even to this day, can be higher than most would want to pay. Not to mention, LED fixtures often fail way earlier than they're supposed to, and the fact that they have no lamps, means you're replacing the entire fixture.

[@embracethesuck1041]

COST! You can get a can fixture with a bulb for less than $50. Probably less than $20 if you shop around.

[@ChuckMorton]

@@brendangrace1432 we are beyond that point for at least 3 years. the LED replacements for the fluorescent tubes are the same price, use about 1/2 the electricity and last 3x on average.

[@cordcd7]

While the LED fixtures are still more expensive than fluorescent fixtures, how long before you need to replace the bulb(s) because they're turning on, then off for that short period of time? CFL, FL and others are best when left on for longer periods of time. When you turn them on and off, their life is greatly reduced. Not only that, but a 2 foot LED fixture isn't going to break the bank compared to a fluorescent fixture.

[@jessegamingtv2146]

Why would you buy more expensive bulbs just so it can last longer when you don't even use the bulbs that much??

[@cordcd7]

+JesseFernandesTV It's more about the use of a fluorescent bulb in this case that doesn't hold up to the short on time. As I stated in my comment, they are best suited for long periods of on time. It's probably negligible in this instance, sure, but the point stands.

[@GhostHostMemories]

because bulbs will burn out faster with the constatnt on/off application

[@COMPAQCQ70]

A old fashion keyhole light fixture($1,$2 for it) be great. Without any fancy tech to it. Other then a Basic switch.

[@brave1.0]

@@ZMan492jj2j2 Yep, I agree 100% with you. Most Fluorescent lamps are also Made in USA however, these LEDs are all Made in China and will never last as long as the manufacture life says.

[@hedwardrodriguez2538]

Love the ball switch idea! I wish you could have shared more of that particular install though.

[@Catalyph]

they are used in the alarm industry as well. except they are put in the hinge side of the door so you dont see them.. too bad home owner is going to have to look at the ball switch every time they go to the closet.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

@@Catalyph Big deal

[@johng9095]

dude Brazzers ALWAYS gives johnny sins long intros in his scenes wtf

[@safeword_whiskey]

Underrated comment

[@GypsyMoFoJoe]

I’m pretty sure the NEC requires a protective lens cover for fixtures in a closet or its even a good idea for safety against accidentally shattering the exposed lamps

[@jamestorrens645]

How would you shatter them? Besides, those fixtures don't come with covers.

[@KathleenJean53]

There are great automatic lights called Mr. Beams! No wires, turn on and off, motion sensing. A great product. I have changed out the batteries once a year, looks like a smoke detector. They make a great outdoor light too.

[@habbadabbado5765]

Yeah , I’ve installed something similar in several closets. Much easier to install.

[@embracethesuck1041]

Compared to the cost of an electrician or risking screwing it up yourself, absolutely. What you can get for your money these days in battery powered motion lights is really impressive.

[@HiVizCamo]

4:31 What, no vaypah berrieah? Wow!

[@moonblink]

All you commenters are trippin'. It's a closet light. I think people just look for reasons to get upset.

[@jamesmcinnis208]

If TOL made a video almost 7 minutes long for a closet light, the least we can do it mercilessly pick it apart. We owe them that much.

[@thellanosfamiy]

Best electrician ever.

[@ericweaver3057]

Love his "locator rod" ie cut off coat hanger, I use the same trick.

[@fd3871]

and i thought i was the only one

[@MrVincef1990]

Cable tech here, lots of guys use a conductor from a stipped piece of coax the same way.

[@aurvaroy6670]

Or it may be an insulation rod

[@conqwiztadore2213]

Automatic closet lighting.... Dayum true luxury

[@RN25899]

Automatic lights came installed in my house when I bought it...it's awesome!

[@SlashspitGaming]

That color temperature was too yellow for picking clothes. Use 5000K so you have no yellowing 2700K when coordinating outfits.

[@MIW_Renegade]

Aaron Stivers it doesn’t matter people can change the bulbs when they want

[@Tattooed-ig8tj]

6000k is better. Hence led is way better

[@alant5757]

2700 is soft warm light. 5000k is more for shop lights. But bottom line is... is about choice. Who cares

[@brave1.0]

@@Tattooed-ig8tj LED is not better, they are all Made in China or Made in USA with global parts. However, many Fluorescent lamps are Made in USA.

[@jameshoward8544]

Contractor Johnny Sins hit up Ashley after the work was done and that video you know where to look. LOL

[@Vanilla_Icecream1231]

Lmao

[@horns1305]

I would have put the ball switch on the other side. It would have basically been hidden rather than an eyesore

[@NuclearOctopus]

Agreed. This guy is a complete hack.

[@IAmNotAFunguy]

The small closet has a light with a permanent contact switch. As long as the switch is pressed, the light is off. Same thing as the light inside your refrigerator, stove, or dryer.

[@liskaerik]

+IAmNotAFunguy or the courtesy light in your car.

[@klutch14u]

Think he means the light that comes on every single time a door is opened, which is a LOT

[@carlito3094]

this guy is awesome , love this show

[@bradfordlibby9118]

Kevin does a good job. Though on this one, product choice is ok, but I would have sold the customer on self contained LED fixture by Leviton. Things happen sometimes like hard objects hitting exposed lamps. And not sure if I would have sold the customer a motion switch or the low voltage switch. My thought is your already cutting in old work boxes and installing switches just keep it simple and put switching on the outside of doors.

[@ToastedBuns207]

You're not even allowed to have exposed bulbs in closets for the very reason of someone accidentally hitting a bulb

[@gatewaysolo104]

This was uploaded 5 years ago and was probably filmed 15 years ago.

[@aurvaroy6670]

I like how you called Scott "Kevin" 😂. I don't blame you though. Both men are mediocre to say the least

[@joshcowart2446]

Driving all those nails all the way in with a hammer. He’s definitely an electrician.

[@nick4leader]

Probably thinking it's on the inside of a small closet nobody's going to notice

[@CallieMasters5000]

This is the worst porno I've ever seen.

[@arisdhaftvani7210]

lol

[@beeps7]

Low voltage or not, exposed wiring is tacky.

[@dwight.bennett]

Youre absolutely correct. Most customers would not be paying a professional for a closet light install only to have an exposed low voltage splice and gray wire stapled down.

[@paintparader5]

+beeps on the inside wall of your closet? Maybe if it were a walk-in, but odds are no one would ever even look there.

[@williamwinder3466]

+beeps A better term is Controlled Voltage because low voltage may make people think it's safe when in reality it can still kill you. I don't care if its 1 volt or 1,000, Don't leave wires exposed.

[@balderoine]

beeps you call it tacky I call it rustic

[@Engineer9736]

@William Winder, there is a limit where your body resistance makes it impossible to conduct enough to get enough amps going to hurt you. 1 volt will never kill you. If i remember correctly 40 volts DC and 60 volts AC are the limits of what you can 100% safely touch. Search Google for the exact values. 12V will never ever hurt you seriously.

[@rachel705]

Scott never attaches the wires in the correct order, ground to ground, neutral to neutral, hot to hot. Then reverse order for removing them. It's pretty simple and could save your life if something goes wrong.

[@Vanilla_Icecream1231]

I’ve never heard of the neutral and hot order it makes sense but I know to always install ground first

[@gregMD856]

He had the breaker off what does it matter?

[@Vanilla_Icecream1231]

@@gregMD856 the rule to try and treat any wire as live so if it is you won’t die

[@embracethesuck1041]

​@gregMD856 The breaker only disconnects the hot. In renovations, pretty much assume the guy before you was an idiot. More than once there's been a hot neutral that got someone. Could have been as simple as some moron switching the wires around at the box before. It just worked, so no one noticed. Maybe you got the wrong breaker or someone is backfeeding power from another circuit. It may not be perfect, but I prefer to use a non-contact tester on all the wires to confirm before I work.

[@Mrmudbone_gaming]

This man loves to struggle with flat head screw drivers.

[@GlitchedPepsi]

You love to struggle for attention.

[@rpriesol]

And non of his screwdrivers is insulated :D

[@OmarGarcia-bi7jq]

Mudbone gaming hate flat head screw

[@edenassos]

@@GlitchedPepsi Are you his boyfriend?

[@sweetpina3875]

Love how they go through Romex like it’s cheap lol get that woman a likkle led battery puck light 😂

[@ProtoEliteTV]

When you drilled a hole, the wood split open... should you have started off with a thinner bit?

[@Vanilla_Icecream1231]

Prolly

[@flat-earther]

He used an auger drill, it has a feed screw at the tip so it has a tendency to split wood sometimes. There are other wood drills which don't have such tendency such as brad point drill, spade drill, forstner drill.

[@Sam-ey1nn]

Florescent lights are a *horrible* idea for closets. They take a while to warm up to full brightness, especially when they're cold. In closets there usually isn't any heat so they tend to be a lot colder in the winter. So in the minute or two you're using them you'll have a dim light.

[@aurvaroy6670]

Great point. Scott sure does like to rip people off

[@triforcelink]

You’re not wrong, but they look plenty bright right off the bat for a closet.

[@jtstacey83]

I was like really expensive for led and then I saw the 2015 date.

[@ericwotton2046]

Yeah its funny looking back at it now. When I started as an electrician 8 years ago, it was a big upgrade for the customer to pay for LED lights. Now it's pretty much standard on any job, its more of a headache when not doing LEDs.

[@robin-gs1tl]

that's so cool 0:54

[@paulmryglod4802]

so nice when there's no insulation in your way

[@MrPhotobiker]

paul mryglod Agreed!

[@user-rm1vw4kd5y]

theres LED tube lites for fluorescent fixtures

[@audaguyz9176]

I bet he didn't told her that He crack the top plate. GOOD LUCK ASHLEY 😂👍🏻

[@itsnotfunny8257]

Goshhh! Vin Diesel knows his work...

[@jameshoward8544]

Nah, its Johnny Sins

[@oliviagreen8853]

Guaranteed she cleaned the closets before they came lol

[@ParmMohan-us6rn]

Florescent Tubes have a gas inside the tube that needs to be heated with a high voltage to brighten. This takes a few minutes especially as the light gets older. Installing it in a closet would not give optimum light during the brief time the closet was opened. The lady was right on the LED choice.

[@jianxiongRaven]

They need a on off switcj when tjey wanna change the bulb or in the day or just when they don't want it to turn on

[@IainInLondon]

3:47 Can't believe he just pushed it through...I usually put a screw in the bit of of drywall I'm removing, which allows me to get hold of it and pull it out...

[@bearing_aficionado]

He does that in a lot of videos. I would be like dude WTF!!!

[@ligmaballs5536]

That is neat now I wonder if I can do something like this for my toilet

[@alant5757]

It’s funny about all the negative comments from all the “know it all’s” on this post. Ha-ha I’m not saying the job was perfect... whatever.. but people on here CAN’T WAIT to point out something he did wrong. I would love to see everyone out here start posting videos showing how great everyone is...

[@panasonic7023]

Omg this video is from last Millennium! All that work and gigantic sizes of equipment for automatic lighting. Single battery operated led light holders with small sensors which cost about $10 can be used here!

[@jueshua148]

How did you handle the wood that you split when drilling?

[@embracethesuck1041]

He told the cameraman to film somewhere else for the rest of the episode.

[@nadaashry5602]

Why the light color temperature is 2700 K, in this case, the light color must be white because the light here for Task. Thank you

[@acb43211]

This guy loves his locator rod a little too much

[@bradfordlibby9118]

I use locator rods all the time. Takes the guess work out of locating just where you are in an attic. Also cuts down on time and additional repairs to finished surfaces. Especially if your the homeowner who is paying a professional time and material.

[@pufthemajicdragon]

This is absolutely the WRONG application for florescents. The lifespan of a florescent bulb is significantly shortened with fast cycling like you get in a closet. You're cutting the lifespan of those bulbs down from 7+ years to 1-2, almost as bad as incandescents. LEDs are more expensive, but still the correct solution. And they're much cheaper now than when this video was made. I also think wiring both lights in both closets in two different rooms on the same leg was the wrong decision. Of course I don't know how the house is wired, but generally the master bedroom has its own circuit, and often other bedrooms do as well. The way he did it here will be confusing because a person may shut off the breaker for the bedrooms but the closet light will still be hot - which is bad. Also, anybody else notice he seems to waste a lot of romex in these videos... Copper ain't cheap.

[@agy234]

Well if the customer is paying for all the Romex who cares

[@pufthemajicdragon]

@@agy234 Anyone and everyone who thinks about waste beyond the dollar value?

[@aurvaroy6670]

I don't think that romex is going to waste. He can use them for pigtails and wire labels. That's what I do with all my extra romex. It's always better, and easier, to have more wire than less wire. Yes, I know romex is getting more expensive, but back then it was cheaper.

[@thomasdressler9939]

I like ur band aid mine on the field is a piece of paper towel and electric tape.......

[@stafonvoncamron]

They have battery motion senor led lights that can go in closets.

[@agontop1]

any suggestions?? I came to this video looking for that answer, but this video isn’t it

[@johnhendrix8819]

I would remove the motion switch and replaced with toggle. I like the idea of the auto ball switch but do not like having a transformer. I would have both switch activated and would have never put in fluorescent fixtures.

[@benefactionhindrance]

3:24 he fractured the top plate

[@johsiantorres8495]

Times change LED fixtures are cheap now

[@justinhansen1328]

2:30 what do you mean by Feed and what is a junction box. why did you add it? please forgive my ignorance

[@mist4926]

oh my I would not have an uncovered tube light looking for trouble

[@arisdhaftvani7210]

From Thumbnail: Wait a sec!! Is that Johnny Sins? No, It's just an electrician.

[@davidredpath4781]

He drilled through that top plate so shouldn’t he seal it off with fire caulk?

[@JH-ms3ny]

Technically, yes.

[@markpowell1031]

I guess I'm glad I'm single there's no way in h*** I'm giving up my whole closet in my Room to my other half where I actually physically have to leave the Room to get clothes

[@paintballer7171986]

For real.

[@davidgomez5116]

My gf and I split the closet with the room we share and the closet in the second bedroom is all hers. But I think it's funny you can't walk to another room for your closet it's not like it's difficult or anything.

[@markpowell1031]

@@davidgomez5116 Oh I can walk across the street. It's the principle.

[@davidgomez5116]

@@markpowell1031 OK bud

[@triforcelink]

If both of you were adults, you’d find a middle ground where both sides are satisfied. Not everyone cares about closet space.

[@heroknaderi]

Incredible

[@johngirgenti1611]

Hey Miss lead this customer you could buy the LED high-voltage bulb for 10 bucks apiece you remove the ballast from those fluorescent lights you have and you wire the bulb up direct 120 V LED that’s all

[@sadface]

Holy fuck he actually split the beam while drilling. What an absolute rookie...

[@regwatson2017]

When she opens her cupboard from the other end (not the one they tested) I am not sure that the infra-red detector will detect unless it is ultra sensitive - the angle of the two doors will shield her body from the sensor unless she actually leans into the cupboard...?

[@rtasap]

Exactly what I was thinking. I've installed that sensor and it won't work on the faraway door unless she pokes inside the closet and clothes are not in the way.

[@gsent56]

The girl wanted led lights, give her what she wants!!!

[@ginorequena8871]

My friend diego has one and i want one can u install it by friday

[@iansanchez1470]

LED Lights are now cheap to this day than before

[@ChuckMorton]

I used the old style Ikea Norrflys and they work amazing in the house. They are low voltage so I even have one I tied right into the doorbell transformer and just used a rectifier to get DC. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6vVpZWgmNuXaas - using the doorbell transformer for power kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5W2opiZo5mZo6M - My Sliding Closet Setup There are several other alternative ways of doing this.

[@MrJgonzalez09]

Led Reese lights are 12$

[@manuelnovas6927]

phenomenal

[@6string327]

one of them is a snorrer and he other is a farter, hence the separate rooms

[@canonman223]

Why would you need a transformer to make it go low voltage on the small closet ball switch? I've never used a transformer when putting in a regular toggle style wall light switch. Why would it be any different with a ball switch?

[@povertygamer]

TOH has some real hacky stuff as of late. I'd kill a Journeyman for leaving exposed wire, for a master electrician to do it is deplorable...

[@JH-ms3ny]

Should've been in a short piece of wiremold.

[@leonardholt5311]

It’s low voltage

[@kalyanteckhifriends2505]

How to fit subwoofer

[@naomigonzales1126]

Use outlet box

[@antking1117]

why would you use yellow lights, should of got DAYLIGHTS LED!

[@terrymalone3308]

If I had paid to have lights put in my closets and they used that yellow color, I would have been raising some hell.

[@gameralien9076]

I agree thats an ugly color

[@streetriderlee4993]

ikea ftw! leds are best...

[@TheHeadlessHorseman]

what if you cut the power wire without turning off the power, will you get shocked

[@rer1967]

Watching this in 2023 and wondering how many people would rather just use motion activated LED lights that are battery powered.

[@thewonderfulwonder1614]

How does he get the voltage back up to 120 for the second closet

[@KingRune]

Its wired on the side with 120v from the panel (before the transformer)

[@Noah-tv6uu]

No open lamps in closet not a good idea Now they have motion lights

[@MrSouthofBoston]

2:21 I followed along but didn't hear cut the power before cutting. I'm going to lose a fingernail or two.

[@TAUREANCOOKE]

it said add in a spare piece of wire for the switch. is that spare piece Daisy chaining to something else?

[@Robert1965ish]

Very smart

[@auletjohnast03638]

WHY WOULD THEY SLEEP IN SEPARATE ROOMS?

[@jackchalfant4796]

THEY JUST HAVE SEPARATE CLOSETS WHY ARE YOU YELLING

[@gameralien9076]

The Master bed room has only one closet wich is to small to share between her and her husband so her husband uses the guest closet

[@6string327]

one of them is a snorrer and he other is a farter

[@KlusterYogo]

In England, NIC would be all over this installation...

[@nathancawley6944]

Yeah we have bigger problems to worry about right now in the U.S than a shoddy light instalation. Sorry.

[@KlusterYogo]

Just sayin' bro

[@noxious_nights]

They'll get it covered, don't worry.

[@PartyaadJamaica]

sir can you put the proper description for the electrical items so we can look them up I would love to buy some to do on my projects

[@boris9305]

Not very safe. That's why in Ontario the light fixtures in closets have to be covered not just exposed bulb. Why if someone by accident hits it with a coat hanger or something.

[@onecrazywheel]

Boris They have to be covered in the US too. The way he did it is not up to code.

[@crapper1]

Boris am sure they told the lady to cover it but that light cover sits on that closet shelf to this day running talley so far is 7 busted lamps in the husbands closet from 1 to many crown bombs

[@jeffd33jd]

Same here in Michigan- any closet fixture must be covered

[@Maxid1]

3:29 I was not expecting to see that top plate split when he started to drill it. Dull bit?

[@NateDaGreat561_]

Too big, the bit basically forced the wood to split. When drilling holes in wood (usually drilling screw holes), you should drill pilot holes with a normal drill bit. He should had used something like a 3/8th drill bit or something.

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

the wood was very dry after being in an attic for who knows how long, and the drill bit put outward pressure on the wood. not a big deal, although I would have covered the hole and crack with some can foam to prevent hot attic air from leaking into the stud cavity.

[@jbrcich709]

I googled transformer switch and could not find that gizmo that goes between the ball and the light.

[@dynoesaur]

Amprobe RC-120S Solid State Relay 115V Closet-Light Type 2 Wire (This Is the correct one)

[@jbrcich709]

Thank you

[@dynoesaur]

@@jbrcich709 no problem

[@neilbrookins8428]

Dynoesaur I looked up that part on Amazon - it’s $47. That’s way too much for just one closet light since that price doesn’t include the light or the door jamb switch. In my closet I installed a motion led light which was about $18 for everything combined- light, enclosure, motion switch, power cord.

[@dynoesaur]

@@neilbrookins8428 $18 wow send the link

[@christophertharp7763]

never see any pictures in these "one story easy to access everything" houses

[@GhostHostMemories]

lol!

[@911S]

A shop light for a closet wtf

[@tested123]

exposed t5 lamps instead of led because of cost?

[@ammazcd]

How come you guys always pick the easy installs? Do one that is a REAL challenge!

[@darrenwoloshyn]

ammazcd there’s no insulation in the attic ether.

[@electriedgroup6063]

Man the US is ahead of Australia in many things but not electrical work its too old school

[@AMD1]

Electried group PVC sheathed cable used in this video is nearly identical to the type used in Australia. The type I plugs and sockets in Australia are an obsolete American design. The newer NEMA 10-20 plugs in North America are backwards compatible to type I, yet still obsolete. The metal junction boxes in Australia use the same dimensions as North America. Please clarify specifically how North American residential is inferior to Australian.

[@Ampeex]

The way to install electricity in the United States. Is it the same way in Sweden in the 1920s.

[@awakentruth1116]

klutch14u In a few years the Muslims will take over their country anyway. Sharia law will come to Sweden... mark my words.

[@marineguy4eva]

awakentruth111 Doesn't get laid enough times. What does your comment have to do with the video?

[@estebanreyes763]

I was living in Sweden for 12 years and also worked as electrician. Let me tell you that not only in Sweden but in all European countries the wiring method is really hazardous, even in the houses and other residential facilities the wires and JB's are exposed...

[@mybb9200]

Esteban Reyes Based on your story, sounds to me you didn’t work as legal (qualified) electrician in Sweden! In Denmark you must study 4.5 years to become qualified electrician, even so you are not allowed to work independently as electrician because you are not authorized. You can only work as qualified electrician for an authorized electrical company. If you want to work independently you must study 2 more years to become authorized electrician. No one are allowed to work on electrical systems / wiring without qualification! This rule is valid for entire West Europe! And I can’t recognize that our wiring and junction boxes are exposed and hazardous! Actually i have evidence of your electrical wiring and junction boxes are exposed and deadly: Stray voltage kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKKWgGahftV2ns0 WJZ Reports: Stray Voltage in Baltimore kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnPPq2Vjr9KVgcU

[@codylee2818]

"you must study 4.5 years to become qualified electrician, even so you are not allowed to work independently as electrician because you are not authorized. You can only work as qualified electrician for an authorized electrical company. If you want to work independently you must study 2 more years to become authorized electrician. " That sounds almost exactly like the apprentice/journeyman/master system in the US.

[@sgvpotter]

is there a way to have a timer on there as well in case you don't close the door all the way (forget to close)??? i guess the motion sensor one would be built in but what about the other one?

[@Vanilla_Icecream1231]

No I don’t think so but you could maybe find a very specific timer to put in the line but not sure

[@deborahd.2443]

I don’t think so. My mom has this feature in the guest closet and I love it when I’m there. I have to shut the door to make the light go off.

[@motodrummer]

Can you tie into to an existing junction box?

[@saulgarcia7083]

up in the attic its hot as fuck! thst will be $600

[@iqlogic]

Like a trip to the past :D

[@dvicente48]

If you leave the door open How long does it take to the light to go off?

[@tedwilliams8879]

What's the life of a crappy yellow fluorescent bulb?

[@salmankhan-hn5rt]

Nice......