How To Install LED Downlights (Ceiling Spotlights) | Easy Step By Step DIY Guide

[@AdamJamal]

i've been watching downlight videos for months, this one is by far the best one. top lads, good banter, to the point, and very clear/informative. perfect video.

[@homeimprovements]

Much appreciated! 😊💪🏼

[@MB-us5fd]

By far the most straightforward and watchable explanation of this, thank you

[@homeimprovements]

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[@MrUTuber001]

Absolutely brilliant and very well explained, thank you so much. I’m upgrading my 1960s kitchen cable (red and black, no earth - copper shortage) but the principle is the same. I can’t thank you enough. Cheers, Mike.

[@topjack800]

Great commentary and no spamming out to make it last for hours. Thank you.

[@aslamd3889]

Don't usually leave comments but Thank you guys top blokes. I was gone scream when you took down the ceiling rose and found the single 3 core. Many would have carried the video on but very helpful to show the other scenario which is what no one tends to show. 👍🏼 New subscriber

[@homeimprovements]

Legend mate really appreciate the comment have a top day 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@martinsmout1238]

Exactly how a tutorial video should be. Easy to follow for anyone. Top Blokes. I'm off to B&Q now to get some down lights

[@homeimprovements]

😊🙏🏼

[@robertcornelius8056]

Good tip about the joists , in fact , the whole video is brilliant . Thanks so much ! Managed to install spots in my new bathroom following your advice step by step .

[@eddiecooper77]

The information about the 3 plate wiring was immensely helpful thank you!

[@homeimprovements]

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[@maxinthedam]

You guys are great. Should legit have a show on HGTV.

[@homeimprovements]

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[@OwenGott-t9u]

Best downlighter video by far💥💥💥

[@homeimprovements]

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[@peterharrison3318]

Great video, thanks for posting. I'd love to see one where you install spotlights without access to the ceiling from above.

[@Simonc48]

Thinking of doing this in next few weeks and this is exactly what I needed. Superb, simple explanation. Thanks

[@channiedhillon]

Great job... I like that you say I don't need to know what all those cables are at 15:55 that's fine... It looks as though it will do the job for me.. Thanks.. Great vid

[@darrengarfoot6842]

Guys, this was just perfect, with the right amount of laughs to go with it too, thanks so much. Great tricks of the trade.

[@Stram73]

Nice one lads. I've got this to do this weekend. I've also got an extractor fan running off my ceiling lights, so and extra cable going into the switched live.

[@IrishPikeHunter]

What a cracking video on how to wire spots up. I've never done it before, but after finding this video, i feel totally confident now on taking on the job! I was thinking of pushing the original light plate into the ceiling and running off the wire that holds the bulb. I can now mark the wire and wire up everything else up to the wago connectors and still not know what they are all for lol class

[@neilsmart6652]

Thanks to your very informative video I've just installed & successfully wired up some downlighters in my kitchen. Much appreciated. Cheers 👍

[@djeyeglass]

Very good video. Clear and concise

[@Total-Wellness-uk]

Best video I've seen on this subject, really clear & concise.

[@homeimprovements]

Wow, thanks!

[@markw3553]

Just what I’ve been looking for, well explained and demonstrated. Thanks lads! 💡👍🏼

[@emmanuelregent3254]

You guys have the best explanation and examples…online hands down. Legends ✌🏿

[@aa-ht5yw]

Amazing video bro, listened to everything you said and spot on thank you, even added another set of lights on a separate switch

[@leonida.7039]

first video which shows exactly how is it made!

[@anthonyharrison1373]

Just what I needed to fit spot lights. Excellent vid 👍

[@tonyparker8266]

Ta.concise and clear.welldone

[@AllanBennett-s2d]

Brilliant , informative , fun , and easy explanation

[@bcfcespley]

Thank you so much, we have current existing downright I want to replace with more modern ones. This has just made my life soooo much easier!

[@homeimprovements]

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[@benyarde]

Great post 👍🏻 the wiring at the end really helped me get over my issues- thanks 🙏

[@homeimprovements]

👍

[@m4nn18]

Excellent video - couldn't fault it one bit. Will be wiring up some spots in my room which currently has two wall hanging lights (off of one switch) - will be using every bit of advice right down to the copper wire for checking joists! Thank you!

[@markdyballuk]

thank you so much for your very clear information, you have made a tricky job look easy and I'm very grateful. all my best

[@homeimprovements]

So nice of you 😊

[@elaineburkinshaw9566]

Thanks

[@elaineburkinshaw9566]

All cause you guy's deserve it ❤

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks Elaine 🌟🌟🌟

[@dominicscholey934]

Really good and informative video. The old wiring segment was great and at a great pace of explanation

[@ajazh19]

Brilliant video on YT or anywhere for installed down lights....much appreciated...

[@homeimprovements]

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[@deadagainjeff]

Thanks. This helped me out so much regarding the live switched cable.

[@homeimprovements]

Glad it helped!

[@blastfromthepastism]

A really good and informative video lads 👌 Thanks for sharing 😊

[@homeimprovements]

😊🙏🏼

[@robertwallace9977]

Well done guys, helped me out fitting my bathroom spotlights. Most sparkies are a bit anal in sharing tips, thanks again guys.

[@homeimprovements]

😊👏🏼

[@robcoleman3423]

Absolutely brilliant, brilliantly explained, thank you

[@philipmcquillen8748]

Really useful video and very clear instruction thanks. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@homeimprovements]

Great to hear!

[@damiencarroll1389]

Great video, very well explained, much appreciated.

[@henrylongstop]

Great detailed, idiot proof, explanation. You are great educators. Thanks

[@yg765972]

Detailed and well presented. Great job guys.

[@mohamadalruby2153]

You are an excellent instructor

[@johncarroll9528]

Brilliantly explained thanks

[@DeanW-1990]

Absolute top lads just made it so much easier for me to fit mine, once again cheers for your free advice 🙏👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks mate 😁💪🏼💪🏼

[@Mo_Atif]

Very Helpful Well Explained 🎉

[@harrymax8072]

Tremendous, thanks lads

[@homeimprovements]

No worries! 😁

[@Brian18741]

Very well explained, well done lads 👌👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 👍

[@josephalexis2656]

Nice one fellas 👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 👍

[@coolskool1.061]

Thanks guys brilliantly explained 👌🏻

[@homeimprovements]

Glad you liked it!

[@josephalexis2656]

Followed your step by step to fitting spot lights been working perfect for about a month. Today rcd tripped and nothing had changed any idea what it could be?

[@skyebucks]

Thanks guys. The job you described in the video was almost the same as the job I wanted to do. I followed your tips to the letter. Job done and absolutely no hassle. I do have just one question though. I wanted to use a dimmer ( downlights dimmer compatible). When I exchanged the original switch with a dimmer, it didn't switch the lights on. Is there a particular type of dimmer switch I need to buy? Top video thanks.

[@mohammedawad2321]

As always you guys are brilliant 👏

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you so much 😀

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you so much 😀

[@charlottewarrington5629]

You guys are the best!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@homeimprovements]

You're the best! Thanks for watching 😁😁

[@rich8994]

Very well explained lads. Always great vids

[@craignewton82]

Great vide very well explained. Thank you

[@homeimprovements]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elaineburkinshaw3762]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Jackie boy hi nice to see you 😂 brilliant clear advice there Phil. Bradley I bet it makes a huge difference in the loft having no Itchy insulation to contend with. I'd love these in my hallway tbh but it would be a challenge running the wires and threading them 😢

[@homeimprovements]

🤣 thanks Elaine 😁👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@samfringle916]

very enlightening video, spot on. Thanks guys!

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks ,This comment has brightened my day

[@allwaylighting-niny5547]

Professional installation

[@patrickbruce187]

Brilliant, thank you

[@Kasim_Mahmood]

This was really good. More electrical vids please

[@homeimprovements]

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[@vylu.marius]

Like, subscribed and comment. Thank you very much you all are amazing and very helpful! Job done just watching your amazing video.

[@homeimprovements]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MrMagsimus]

Top video guys thanks enjoyed that

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you, appreciate your support 👍

[@kylejames5121]

Great video guys

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks so much! 💪🏼

[@vasoaida972]

Good video lad

[@davidbowser5274]

Cheers guys well explained

[@homeimprovements]

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[@alfanwahidkubro4301]

Great boss, how to do it 👍👍👍, friendly greetings from Indonesia 🙏🙏🙏

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for visiting

[@Federaik]

Hey great video, thanks, what if I don't have access to the top foor? is there a trick to pass the cables from one hole to the following from downstairs? Assuming that I have already a wire on the ceiling to start from.

[@Federaik]

Never mind, just found your other video, you guys rock. All the best from Italy

[@4everLimitless]

Nice video properly explained ! Do you have anything for suspended ceilings?

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😊 not yet we don’t 😞

[@nomad7653]

great video, thanks man!

[@homeimprovements]

Glad you liked it!

[@sahilmohammed8715]

Quick question hopefully, Iv just had a dormer added, I want to add 3 lights on a single run, and 6 lights on another run so all going to a 2 gang switch, I think I understand how these all wire up, but my question is, from the last spot light what do I connect up to? Do I connect straight to consumer? Or do I connect to the light switch, or do I connect to a junction box? Thanks in advance

[@snaplove7931]

excellent can you do more of these please explaining where the wires went too. thanks

[@plumbertales8772]

Excellent video guys👊🏻

[@homeimprovements]

Nice one Pete 💪🏼💪🏼

[@christopheshelto7945]

Awesome video 👍🏻

[@andrewbeardsworth5461]

Great explanation lads.,,,👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks mate

[@paulmalone9307]

Another brilliant step by step guide, couldn’t be clearer! 👍

[@homeimprovements]

Glad you liked it! 😊💪🏼

[@jezr10]

Great job thanks for sharing

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for your comment 👍🏻

[@simondalling7489]

Because each light creates a cone of light I divide the ceiling into the number of light in each line then take a ½ space at the beginning and end . Then check if there are beams in the way and adjust but try and keep the spaces the same

[@homeimprovements]

Nice 👌🏼👌🏼

[@craigmacdonald8838]

guy's one word - Brilliant

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you

[@ckomit]

Hi guys excellent work and very detailed description, You got a new subscriber, How much does a job like this usually cost including parts and labour.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for the sub! Not sure tbh varies a lot

[@JulieWhittle-i3w]

Really helpful. My only question is, what do you do if you don’t have access to upstairs to feed the cable?

[@homeimprovements]

Will need to open up the ceiling 😊

[@pennyhardaway7491]

Assuming youve drilled in your holes, take a long flexible piece of material such as the uPVC draught proofing strips often used around uPVC windows and tape the cable to one end then push it through one hole in the direction of the next. If it doesnt go assume a joist, however you can then angle the strip upward slightly, passing it over the joist while another person keeps an eye out for it in the next hole. Abit fiddly but the hole should be large enough to grab the strip and cable with a hammer or crowbar/long hooked tool then pull through.

[@Khanage000]

Great informative video. This method has all the lights turn on from the same switch i assume? What if i want the spot lights to turn on from a different switch?

[@homeimprovements]

Need to set up for two way switching 😊

[@Khanage000]

@homeimprovements thank you. Do you have a video on this or somewhere I can look for this info? Cheers for the reply! Edit. Just had a Google on 2 way switching and I've only found info on adding two switches for 1 light. I would want to wire the downlights to a new separate switch to the main light switch. Hope that makes sense haha

[@blair3412]

Excellent video as usual guys, thanks

[@homeimprovements]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bradclyffe]

Great vid. What were the downlights you used? They look pretty easy to install with the separate wiring box

[@homeimprovements]

Lap I believe 😊

[@limpdd]

If you were putting in the downlights and also keeping the original room light, could you just connect the downlight neutral and cpc to the ceiling rose and connect the downlight live to the switched live at the ceiling rose?

[@homeimprovements]

You can connect into original yes 😊

[@marymohan5229]

How would I do this in a flat roof extension ceiling?

[@markgb9227]

Hi if im swapping one of these out, Im no electrician. do I need to switch off all the power to the flat? or can I just switch it off at the light switch?

[@Murphmeister1]

Do all downlights now come with the accompanying plugs and sealed clamps??

[@Jayjay-jg7ui]

Hi mate how would it work for a loop in at the switch ? Would there be a junction box under the floorboards that would need connecting to the first spotlight ?

[@homeimprovements]

Two plate ? Where the neutrals are at the switch ? If so the cable at original light can be moved directly to first spotlight

[@Jayjay-jg7ui]

Thanks for the reply. Yes 2 wires in the COM, 1 in the L1. This particular room has two light switches. One on each corner of the room. That’s why it’s set up this way. Ceiling rose has just the switch live and a neutral. - so my question is still ok to do it via the wago connector method?

[@homeimprovements]

Perfect so yes just take that cable from original light to first spot light unless it’s too short then just extend it using the wagos 😊

[@Jayjay-jg7ui]

Sorry my bad. There’s one wire in the COM and 2 at the bottom. 1 way and way. Would it still work the same?

[@homeimprovements]

As long as you have the single cable in the light containing l/n/earth 😊😊

[@charleswilson7452]

two cables in my bathroom rose one a feed and one a switch line feed to the first spotlight ...what about the switch line?

[@kingofdeath5600]

If you are putting spotlights in a room that's previous light wasn't a dimmable light is it a case of getting dimmable downlights and a dimmable switch or is there more too it?? Thank you

[@homeimprovements]

Yep and make sure the switch is suitable 😊

[@kingofdeath5600]

@@homeimprovements Thanks

[@caroldiamond5814]

I want to add lighting to the ceiling half bathroom. Got to figure out the trim first 😕. There’s a corner definitely not 45degees. I’d like to add a photo so you can see what I’m talking about. How does one add trim to the wall that’s less than 45degrees?? 😶‍🌫️

[@Mike_5]

The Kinky Wire was the best bit making sure nothing was in the way

[@brendanwalsh4103]

What are the downlights you used for that job

[@dlmm2645]

Is this series or parellel? Not sure about the green connecting box. What happens if one Led is broken?

[@homeimprovements]

Parallel standard wiring for most downlights 😊 if one goes out it’ll make no difference to the rest 😊

[@DannySimpson-y8l]

I have 2.5mm t&e is that ok to use im assuming. Just less flexible

[@Youtubefootballer101]

Hi fellas, if im doing this on my ground floor, how do i loop the wires round as room above is a carpetted bedroom?

[@homeimprovements]

Hole saw to push cables through then repair ceiling is the only other option in that case 😊

[@NatalieMellis-ow7fg]

Hi, I've moved into a new flat and the bathroom has these downlights but one (out of 4) is not working. How do I fix/replace?? Thanks!

[@homeimprovements]

With a bathroom I would say electrician as it’s a special zone simple job but I can’t advise as the area it’s in 😞

[@theragingranga9484]

Also, if you have tri-colour lights, make sure they're all set to the same setting (warm, cool, or day) before pushing them into your ceiling, unless you want to drive your OCD mate mad!

[@homeimprovements]

🤣👌🏼👌🏼

[@saeedhadad9107]

Great

[@jimleishman4652]

Another easy to follow video. Thanks lads.👍

[@homeimprovements]

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