How to install Outdoor Light Fixture - Costco's Outdoor LED porch Lantern Altair 917884

[@detchoi]

I cannot believe there is an video specifically created for this Costco's light. I was worried about doing it myself because I have never done any electrical work before. After watching your video, I am confident that I am capable because your instructions are thorough, clear, and easy to understand. Thanks You Adam!

[@theconsolekiller7113]

I cannot believe its not butter. I mean it looks like Costco brand butter but its not. I was worried about doing it to myself because , man I really want to smash those porch lights from the back. I am confident I am capable because I am confident that I am capable. I once met the Marlboro Man and let me tell you I sure was disappointed in his length, width and volume. Thanks

[@cathyh686]

Even though I don't have this specific light, I honestly could not make heads or tails out of the porch light instructions for what I purchased---and I have replaced a few different porch lights. Every part you explained I could find the matching equivalent with my light. THANK YOU SO, SO MUCH !

[@CGTorio]

Thanks Adam. I know nothing about electricity and your video gives me some confidence. Your video by far is the simplest to understand among 3 videos I watched on same topic.

[@BirajUpadhyay]

I have had issues with these lights that I bought from Costco. After a few days/weeks, it goes out. I watched your video and everything that we did in installation is exactly as you described. The power supply isn't an issue either. I keep thinking it could be a bad batch, but reading reviews online on Amazon, doesn't give me much hope.

[@1280mperez]

Had the same issue. The solar timer part failed. And now the lights no longer work... hoping to see if we can just replace the led lights and not the full lamp.

[@foxybella2233]

this is an excellent video! you were so thorough with step by step instructions. thank God for people like you. I will be installing the light by myself and you made it super easy to understand. this was awesome. thank you for sharing.

[@mikemcwilliams7801]

i have watch about 7 videos about installing lights, you are the only one that answered my question. Might light is sticking out to far. the thread is to far out on mine.... i will fix it sunday. thanks for answering the question i had. was going back to home depot for help

[@tedmelnik8904]

Nice video. I just installed 3 of those units myself. I did not have that much room to adjust the screws to put the decorative heads on. I kept the bolts that were included in the arm assembly, the ones you mentioned to get rid of and used those as spacers to the decorative heads. If you look closely you will see the silver bolts but at least the unit is not loose. I called Altair and suggested that they either have smaller screws or longer decorative heads - but you know where that will go. One item that was suggested that you did not include is to use some clear chalking around the plate. Some locations may not have as long an overhang as you do and water can seep in especially in my case where I was fastening the unit to a stucco finish.

[@mayaurbano-aly2768]

Great video, you made it sound so easy for someone that’s terrified of dealing with electricity, but I’m willing to give it a try.

[@jennbride]

Thanks for the super video! I feel MUCH more comfortable installing my new lights. Thanks!

[@kennethdandurand3472]

Note: When they stop working, and they will. You can buy individual parts, BUT, you can buy a LED Retrofit kit from LED Supply for $38.00 delivered (there may be other places). When I did my last one, the Driver and the photocell were both shot, and this kit saved the day. It comes with the photocell, the LED driver, and the LED lights and instructions. Easy to do.

[@TheGoldenaxer]

Thanks for the great video and info. Great pace and well-filmed. You can teach Bob Vila a thing or two.

[@chaos6505]

5:10 “so one it’s where you need it take a wrench and tighten as much as you can” then he grabs Pliers😂

[@DougASAP]

Thanks Adam, very helpful. I actually did most of my work with the hood separate (protecting the LED with a clean produce bag) from the glass shade and am glad I did - it seemed easier dealing with less bulk and weight. I got a couple of these at Costco for $29.99!

[@annierothman4420]

Love your explanations Adam. I'll be trying it this weekend and I'll shut off the main. Wish me luck!

[@TioDominic]

i like the added touch of the quick review. most videos don't have that

[@michaelq28]

GREAT video Adam. Clear, concise to the point.

[@michaelsilvestre3438]

Now this is How To video!!! Great job!

[@KING_ISA]

Thank you so much this video was helpful and easy to understand I know nothing about electrical work and was able to install my patio lamp all by myself.

[@kirk8946]

Stylish lanterns. I'll have to look to see what Costco has to offer.

[@pamhammerquist5279]

Are there replacements for the light?

[@jimmyinglish2669]

Please please watch when folding wires back in box that you don’t pinch any wires. Great video! God bless you sir

[@zackpe]

well the lights I bought although the same exact design, they came in a green box intead of the maroon box you show, also mine had four LED lights, the newer ones I noticed came in the maroon box and have one LED light in the center. Hopefully they rectified the problem with the new lights. Wish you good luck and please keep us updated. by the way the metal bracket that hold the lights were made with cheap metal that the screws stripped easily so I ended up using the old brackets.

[@susanblackburn6649]

GREAT video! Short and to the point and even a review!! Helped so much!! Thank you!!

[@moth2924]

Keep doing what you do never change.

[@memberslist]

I installed these on my garage about 9 years ago. Now one of the lights is flickering on and off. Have any of you been able to change the led light part of it. I don't want to have to change the entire light because one of the led bulbs is working right. If I have to change both lights I'm going back to lights that require light bulbs. Any suggestions?

[@tone4514]

Thank you so much for this!i just picked up one from costco and more of a visual learner.thumbs up!

[@dianecelento4974]

Very detailed and easy to understand

[@janny4746]

Thanks, Adam for the informative viceo. I purchased slightly different model at Costco and note that box says "No bulbs to change". Won't the light blow out eventually and will the entire light then need to be replaced rather than just a bulb?

[@BruceLlE]

Could you please explain or demonstrate how to replace an LED light if the LED lights are burnt out? Thank you

[@rwnethercot]

Excellent video - thank you, Adam, for taking the time to create and post it!

[@willobird]

I tried the lights when it was dark. They work! Thanks for your input.

[@ayushlimbu4468]

Hi can you please tell me why there is double wire are there like 2 black 2 white and two none insulated wire when u are instaling light it cant be done by single wire connect to light 💡 thanks

[@kaseycurtis7574]

Thank you for making this video. It's been very helpful.

[@yrsjhydjmdhyt]

Great video, thank you for posting! I bought 4 of these lights from Costco and installed all of them in just over an hour. They look great and was very easy to install thanks to your video.

[@AdamDIY]

+yrsjhydjmdhyt Yeah I have to say I am very happy with mine. I think the light they give out through the cracked glass is beautiful.

[@dontblamemeacuna1812]

Tk u. I can see how easy this will be now, so I don't have to pay, I'll do it my self, you save some money.

[@michelleberibak896]

Thank you. Perfect explanation. This is so helpful.

[@snickboy51]

Sometimes a previous person may have installed the light switch by incorrectly using the neutral white wire in the switch. That would leave the black hot wire intact even with the switch in the off position and you might provide the ground while fiddling with the light. Not good, that’s why it is important to throw the circuit breaker. Also, invest a few dollars in a decent sniffer, a small pen like device that can detect live wiring without needing to remove the insulation on the wires. That will help protect you in case the wrong circuit was shut off. Hey, it happens! Don’t ask.

[@renemadrigal6521]

Hi - I have a set and and one of the flat led bulbs went out, do you know if these type of bulbs are replaceable ?

[@MyGrunt0311]

Ho many inches from the floor or deck to the lamp? How high should we install them?

[@davidfrost4944]

Any reason you skipped caulking the lights?

[@pedrogarces6876]

I am doing a new install. I have a brick wall. Can the electrical box be inside the wall behind the brick? From what you are sharing, it looks like I may have to notch the brick to allow for electrical box.

[@rachelsingleton2023]

I have 3 of these and they all stopped working after 3-4 years. the LED's dont' come on anymore despite ensuring the solar bit was clear and clean..... anyone got any suggestions?

[@la196]

So if I don't have existing LED lights on my garage, if I install these led lights, do I have to change the light switch too? Great video for those that have no clue about wiring.

[@Guobayang]

I have installed this light and after only three years some of the LED chips are broken. Wondering if it is possible to replace them without having to replace the entire assembly?

[@GOpenslets]

Can LED lights like this one be swapped for traditional lights, even if the old light runs on a timer/preset schedule? Is the wiring going to be the exact same?

[@littletommywoz]

I purchased a similar model from Costco and now see the wall plate is vertically longer than the previous fixture. The wall plate on the new model will protrude on the top and bottom. I'm worried about water getting into the wiring. Any suggestions? The mounting panel is set into the vinyl siding of the house.

[@MrRob-dv9ub]

I have those LED laterns from costcos, but one latern has start flickering. What does this mean, and how do I repair it.

[@manuelbanuelos3153]

Question: I'm trying to install two Altair lights on my garage outside wall. I don't have electrical boxes on the wall. Can I just attach the mounting bracket directly to the wall bypassing the no-existent box? Running the wires through the wall?

[@albertdweck5338]

Can I install this light without a light switch? Would the photo cell would turn it on and off automatically? Thanks.

[@cathyr6741]

I just installed Costco's New were version of these. Thanks for these instructions. The first one went smoothly (I covered the sensor and tested it). Did the same with my second light and now the breakers tripped and I can't get it to stay on. Anyone have suggestions? (previous lights worked fine just changing the look -nearly new house, built three years ago)

[@rbichan]

Box says starting temp is zero F, I live in Massachusetts.. so our winter gets cold.. any issues about this being reported or encountered ?? just wondering.. thanks

[@cesarrodriguez9597]

AdamDIY I was going to replace a lamp on mobilehome, when removed old lamp only one wire coming from home side, and no ground wire. what to do in this situation? Note: When I replaced the old outlets with new ones there were no ground wire to them.Is this normal? This is an mobilehome. Thanks for your help.

[@cranepilotchannel4758]

Thank you adam for demo

[@KingOfHockeyNow]

Adam, if you didn't have the covered porch, wouldn't you need to caulk the top where the box and fixture meet to keep out the weather?

[@melrichardson8683]

Thank you! I did it without a 120 v going through by arm!

[@jhaley7625]

Thanks for the video. I have these fixtures as well and liked them a lot. However one of the fixture is now blinking when it comes on. I took down and cleaned all up but same issue. Is there something that can be replaced? I assume it is the metal disc with lights that need to be replaced or maybe the power supply? Anyway don’t have the boxes so no longer have company name to reach for parts. Do you have?

[@marymagnon]

Adam, I want to clean the glass as it seems to be full of tiny bugs. I have tried to remove the screws to loosen the glass part, but I can't seem to get them loose.

[@davidarias3513]

Nice job bro

[@RockingBro_Frank]

Great demonstration...thank you

[@drummerseahawkboy]

My question how much is something like this and who do I need to call if there’s no preexisting wire ran. I need 3 lights installed above my garage but there’s never been any wired lights there. My Solar lights only work part time when we don’t get bad rain

[@ecgodsmack86]

What if my new fixture has 1 ground and 2 black wires

[@barbararacheldart1204]

I installed similar porch lights yesterday. When I tested the first one it worked so I installed the 2nd one, now neither of them work. These were hand me downs so I don't have the instructions. The first one had a circular bracket on the inside to hold it to the wall. The 2nd one was with out the circular bracket so I was able to use 2 cross bars to make it fit. I screwed the grounding wire to the ground wire screw and used the caps to hold the white and black wires together. I also put electrical tape over them. Not sure why they don't work now, unless on the 2nd light the wall wire seamed to be a heavier type, it had 2 white and 2 black wires. I connected these 2 plus the one from the light together. would this have the cause? I hope to finish this today. thankyou Rachel

[@AdamDIY]

+barbara rachel Dart It's possible that it's a bad wire connection. I do that sometimes as it's easy for a wire to move when tightening the wire nuts. Also, don't forget these have light sensors so if it is bright outside it will not turn on.

[@emadal-lawati3171]

Awesome job sir 👏

[@Eastbaypisces]

Where did u buy the mounting bracket for the box? Can you buy them at the store?

[@florimshala1]

How did you remove that screw thing from before

[@denisedanii3697]

How do you replace the light on it

[@Mume729]

Instructions for my porch light state "attach black to black wire, white to white and ground to ground." However, my current connection is white to black and black to white with ground connected to the junction box. What do I do in this situation?

[@AdamDIY]

+Mume729 The person who installed the first fixture probably didn't care. A lot of electronics will work just fine with white and black reversed. But when you are installing anything always connect the same colors. White (neutral) to white, black (hot) to black, and green (ground) to the green or bare copper wire. Sometimes the ground is connected to the metal frame of the fixture. Here is a paragraph I looked up to explain in more detail: In the standard 110 volt plug or receptacle there are three wires. One is called HOT. This is the ( Black) wire that carries the electrical potential. There is another wire called Common or Neutral ( White). This wire carries the return current back to the system supply. Now there is a Green wire called Ground. This wire is physically attached to the appliance case and to the earth at the power pole and is continued through the electrical boxes. When there is a short circuit the current should be fed to earth ground to absorb the current and cause a fuse to open up. If you are holding the appliance and there is no connection between the appliance and ground when there is a short circuit then you become the connection. So never cut off ground pin on a plug. When there were two wire circuits the Neutral was connected to earth and it still is at the Main circuit breaker panel only.

[@briantorok8877]

Costco still has these exact lights and I picked up a set. Are you still happy with these 3-4 years later?

[@jerjer76]

the instructions say not to be used with timer. can i just tape over the photo cell and leave my timer to turn the light on or off?

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

I don't see why the timer would be an issue as long as it does not dim the lights for the initial on and off. The timer should only give constant steady power to the lights, or not.....just like with a flip switch, which these are obviously compatible with.

[@rickmorenojr]

A better solution would be to simply bypass the photo cell. First turn off the power to the light(s). Start by removing the glass diffuser (the two screws), then remove the three small screws that hold the aluminum disk/reflector. Now your able to access all the wiring. Simply remove the single wire nut connecting the black current driver wire to the red photo cell wire. Notice that there's a single black wire that goes from the house power all the way to the photo cell. Cut that black wire leading to the photo cell about half way. Strip the end of the black wire that goes to the house power, about 3/8-1/2 inch, and re-connect it to the black wire of the constant current driver with the wire nut. You can safely ignore the red and black wires to the photo cell (leave them disconnected). Re-assemble in reverse order.

[@jaimeobarreto]

Thanks Adam very helpful.

[@prairiehandyside6864]

awesome, I just bought these. thanks for posting this video.

[@frankness9699]

how do you replace the diode in a LED outdoor wall light

[@neliacampbell4200]

Seems easy enough

[@mlhalperin]

My husband and I tried to install these fixtures on a 25 year old house. The brackets have to go horizontal which results in the screws that hold the fixture not being able to go in far enough to hide the screw on the outside. The video shows the bracket being installed on the diagonal which, of course, would solve my problem. The front of our house is stone which prevents easily replacing the electrical box. The only solution we can think of is to get shorter screw or to file off some of the "ear" where the bracket is screwed on (so the screw will clear it). Any suggestions?

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Hi, Mary. Seeing that your comment is 4 months old you might have solved your problem, but I still found it interesting because I ran into the same situation when installing my light fixture. There is a round bracket sold at Home Depot (or similar store) that gives you more mounting options than the bracket that comes with this light fixture. That's how I installed mine. Anyway, hope it worked out for you either way.

[@laurenreed7630]

I hope you end up seeing this. I bought similar lights from Costco. I want to install them. I have Dutch lap siding and cannot find a mounting plate to make a flat surface to install the light. Do you have any recommendations?

[@utubepunk]

What's the process like for a brick exterior?

[@12vgs8606]

Can a light be converted in to a post lamp? It is very difficult to find decent post lamp at any box store :-(

[@mb4tech1]

Great video was able to install easily. TYVM

[@JoseAlejos]

Do you know how to change the bulb on these?

[@cynthiagilbert2232]

Changing LEDs. I have about 20 of these fixtures and have started having them fail. Its just a little over 3 years since we put them in of course. Is there any way to replace the LED's. Looks like they would have to be taken apart.

[@AdamDIY]

They are not hard to take apart but getting replacement parts could be difficult. It just depends on the manufacturer and if they care enough to back up the product. If you contact them let me know how it goes so others reading this can also benefit. How many went bad and are they all doing the same thing? So far all 7 of mine work perfectly.

[@edgetown1]

I would have left the top disconnected from the bottom and then attached it the electrical box. Much easier to work with.

[@ukiecruzer]

installed the first light and it worked. installed the 2nd one and it doesn't work , tried a third light and it still does't work. is the problem that these lights won't work on one circuit

[@rickmorenojr]

I have three on one circuit and it works fine. Because they are LED lights, they don't draw as much current as traditional lights. I have all three on one timer.

[@jasonsnipes352]

doesn't the medal bracket have to be grounded as well you all ground wires were tied together but didnt see you ground bracket were the ground screw was

[@michaelheppner6666]

yes the bracket should be grounded. this installation is definitely not to code. all terminations should be done in a junction box. these wires just go through the wall and basically terminate free air. I would suggest getting advice from a actual electrician and not from Joe blow on KZbin that obviously has no clue about code.

[@Dieseldemon1978]

Great video

[@willobird]

I have similar looking wall lights on my garage. When I look up inside, it is a flat panel with eight yellow squares numbered D1 through D8. In the center is a small opening with two wire-like things coming out. Is this what it is supposed to look like? No light comes out of it when I flip the switch. Thank you for any help.

[@AdamDIY]

Cheryl M If there is a light sensor the light will not turn on till it is dark enough outside. Do you have a sensor? It looks a bit like a camera lens.

[@willobird]

AdamDIY I don't find a light sensor on them. Are they supposed to look like how I described it? My neighbor, who is a fix-it kind of guy, said he has never seen anything like it. Thank you.

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

There's a local house in my area that has two of these on their garage door. One of them appears to produce a warm white light while the other produces a cool white light. Annoys the hell out of my OCD brain!

[@ErikaConnshellfishlover]

My question is; in my bathroom there is a ceiling light. I want to install a light fixture over the bathroom mirror and disconnect the ceiling light. Is there some easy way to move the junction box to above the mirror so I can install my pretty new fixture?

[@AdamDIY]

+Erika Conn Easy? No. But you can, and if you have attic access it is a lot easier. If you do not have attic access you will have to cut open the drywall and then repair it after you run the new wires. There are a few ways to do what you are asking. You may want to get the advice of an electrician. If I were doing this project I might just leave the ceiling light where it is but tap into the box and run a new wire down the inside of the wall (attic access) Then add the new box.

[@ErikaConnshellfishlover]

I think I will call an electrician. Thank you for your advice.

[@Incuhrekt]

I have one of these exact lights and for whatever reason it keeps flicking on and off for no reason, any tips?

[@rickmorenojr]

It's probably the constant current driver, a $6.44 part to replace kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpacoXRmjN55m5o

[@dennisboyd144]

Hey Adam, I have the Costco Adair 917884 porch lanterns. LED light on one of them just started to flicker on and off continually. It goes off during daylight and flickers at night. Is it the white box connected to the top inside the unit and can it be replaced?

[@rickmorenojr]

It's probably the constant current driver kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpacoXRmjN55m5o

[@hhhunt777]

ok, I like the look, BUT how long before they start looking rusted, etc? Our lights would have no protection from the weather!! Help!!

[@AdamDIY]

+hhhunt777 I have three that are on the back of the house and they are not covered. They face south so they also get beat by the summer sun. So far they look as good as new.

[@hhhunt777]

+AdamDIY Thanks for the quick reply and the advice!

[@panadero3488]

Don't forget to use a circuit breaker lock out device prior to changing out the lights.

[@RandyDonovan]

Are the altair lights dimmable I meant on the front of your house?, They look great

[@AdamDIY]

I don't have a dimmer on them but my led recessed inside lights I installed have a dimmer and they work. But they don't dim and smoothly as regular incandescent bulbs.

[@fireforce]

did you have a junction box installed ?

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Sure didn't look like it.

[@utseay]

No caulk?

[@Thaibiter]

Thanks for the video!

[@latishiawingate]

Hey Adam, How do you change the light in them. I have 3 and the lights aren’t working?

[@AveryHeilbron]

LaTishia, you would need to remove the glass casing by unscrewing the bolts and then you will be able to get at the bulb to replace.

[@deniserayford2697]

Hi Adam, I installed these and then later tried to add dimmers. Of course the dimmer didnt work, but then when I put back a regular switch, they wouldnt work at all. Is there a fuse or something on the lamp? Im trying to look for the pdf instructions but cant find them.

[@AdamDIY]

Denise Rayford I really doubt that the light has a fuse. A dimmer should not have killed the lights. First I would double check the wire connections. I'm sure they are fine but double check anyway. Don't forget it needs to be dark for these to turn on. You may want to contact the maker. I put their phone number in the video description.

[@bassistkenny]

+Denise Rayford Probably not dimmer compatible. The LEDs can't handle 120V straight up so they normally have a regulator circuit for current and voltage to keep it just right for LED optimal brightness/ life span. Most dimmers actually "pulse" the electricity (Google Pulse Width Modulation) same idea as a motor VFD (Google that too) and if the input levels are off the circuits that control the LEDs won't work properly... Check the the manufacturer though.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

The instructions in the package state to NOT use dimmers with this product.

[@ppanais]

I love the look of these lights but I'm installing them on each side of my garage door and want to find a ceiling light to match over my front door. Has anyone come across something similar?

[@MichelelovesJesus]

great explanation!

[@chillma63]

Do you have any troubleshooting tips? I have 1 blinking.

[@rickmorenojr]

It's probably the constant current driver, a $6.44 part to replace kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpacoXRmjN55m5o