How To Install Pot Lights In Kitchen Ceiling | Easy DIY For Beginners!

[@pgestudio75]

Hey, man. At 8:48 this is wrong! When you removed the metal knock-out from the LED driver box, you're supposed to insert some sort of connector bushing, such as an NM plastic snap-in connector or a metal clamp-on style entrance connector. The reason for this is so that the sharp metal edge of that knock-out hold doesn't slice the Romex over time and create a short or fire. It's purpose is to also keep the Romex cable in place so the wires don't all slip out of the hole or pull away from the wire nuts/Wago style connectors. You installed it wrong by just feeding the Romex directly through the knock-out hole without a bushing connector.

[@JackieofAllTrades]

I just installed a set of these and yes, I used a plastic connector in that knock-out hole thanks to advice on that from the Renovision channel. I don't know if not having it is "wrong," but I see it as that extra level of insurance against electrical fire hazard.

[@priyankapatel265]

your videos are very help full and simple to understand. Will you be able to put something quick on how to remove whole CAN from he below, when there is no attic space?

[@Famousjack]

Great job, Technology has come a long way with lights.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! Yes lights are getting more crazy high tech!

[@jonathanreyes2830]

Would you be able to do a video removing the can light fully from below? I’m not finding many videos of that process.

[@TheBeautifulTruthh]

have been planning to do this, thank you for the tutorial & tips!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@Jd.m_86]

Thanks for videos very helpful and more confident in doing the job at home

[@hammerridecycling7630]

planning on doin this but i can use 12/2 romex or the 14/2?

[@Decaf_Oatmeal]

Any tricks for removing a new style of pot lights? How do you get the springs to fall back up to pull the light out?

[@cyberdog0802]

Looks fairly forward! What if the existing kitchen light has red, white and yellow like mine. How can we connect that?

[@robertsanders7060]

My attic is hard to get into, and I am 55 with arthritis. Is there a way to remove the can from below?

[@zo5060]

Yes same question

[@honda21977]

Great increase in lighting!

[@FixThisHouse]

Yes! 👍🏽😊

[@bjones1283]

Very helpful thanks

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@anitarodriguez5405]

Love it I going to add these to my kitchen looks so easy

[@jpthsd]

how did you pull the cable from the quick connect? I think it was one time only once cable was pushed into the push connect inner housing. Or you just pulled it back out and it would come out eventually?

[@naro1213]

Just installed them in my house, however, I noticed the junction box gets pretty hot, around 110° is that normal?

[@mimiw4880]

Once it's snapped on, how do you take the pod lights out if you have to replace them?

[@3rddegreeburns494]

Gently pull them down. The springs hold the light with slight pressure and will release.

[@travishauch8132]

No clamp for the knockout?

[@FixThisHouse]

Please apply clamps, I forgot to add that part on the video, very sorry 🙏🏽

[@Charles-nk3ep]

you said CRAFTSMAN but its MILWAUKEE lol

[@FixThisHouse]

Lol, yes I get them mixed up from time to time, it’s cus I use a few craftsman tools plus the color doesn’t help 😅🙏🏽

[@vincemucci2506]

5 k is office 2700k to 3k is warm lighting for homes brighter is your lumens which 950 lumens I did is 100w appearance at 12.5 watts

[@Trd2020]

Awesome video

[@lamkaichai8025]

I did the same thing after changing it. Why does the light flash on and off when I turn it on? Thank u

[@rososfamilyvlogs5748]

also make a video from pull out lights to change pot led lights switch thank you

[@mihirshah042]

what if there is no atic access? specially for first floor

[@FixThisHouse]

It’s still possible. Although depending on your code, most codes require an attic access. Please try to find the opening. At the mean time You’ll just need to snake the cable to each opening hole you make depending on how many holes you make. Then connect it to the existing power switch you want to replace the old lights with.

[@vinnie9762]

You don’t have to go through all that hassle. Everything can be done from below. Don’t forget the Romex connectors.

[@DIYAroundTheHome]

The drooping at 3:28 is a result of the brackets in the back of the recessed light not being adjusted. If you go to the 15 minute 50 second mark at the link below you'll see how to adjust it so it doesn't droop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zddp55iqmnkK8

[@DIYAroundTheHome]

By the way, great video. Going to get some of those lights to try them out.

[@mikesbodysculpting]

adjusting that did not work. my lights are still sagging. how can i get them to not sag?

[@blacktornado5212]

Mine are outdoor ones that look nothing like these which seems to be the onyl kind every video shows. Mine looks light a larger lightbulb houses in an aluminium case that is the same bottom as the what those look light.

[@0987654a5]

What if you don’t have access to go into the ceiling though?

[@huyho8954]

Whats wrong with wiring it to the screw in adaptor? I cant get the pot light assembly out as theres no access

[@raymondwong336]

What happens if the existing hole is larger than 6 inches?

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi Raymond! If it’s just a small amount would fill the edges with hot mud and try to build it out then trim. Or I would cover it with new drywall and then start over for a new hole.

[@oldcountryman2795]

That is a ton of work for almost zero benefit. And if you had a second floor it would be much more difficult. Bend the springs and the existing fixture would go flush.

[@germandiaz1651]

The new ones are more energy efficient and also spreads light more since it's not as recessed

[@acreageliving]

@@germandiaz1651 he had led retrofits in there, so the energy efficiency shouldnt change.

[@germandiaz1651]

@@acreageliving then it's more about light spread with it being less shallow

[@lindifuller9113]

I want pot lights in my kitchen however there is a big box florescent light in the middle of the ceiling and we are worried what is under it.

[@johnbravocharlie1120]

Did he just ran a romex in that sharp KO? 😫

[@autobotdiva9268]

led light is much brighter.

[@rososfamilyvlogs5748]

my basement only pull switch light how to change into pot lights with switch

[@southpacific916]

No 30-30 connecters ?

[@tycox8704]

Pot lights are suitable only for first floor ceilings. Don’t use them in ceilings below an attic. They are not air tight. Rodents can actually press through since the springs are weak. And loose fill insulation will pour on you if you remove the light to tinker with it.

[@eurobilt]

not here to argue... in my experience, the springs on the canless lights are pretty firm.. I dont know about cheaper light systems but it takes quite a bit to pull a canless light down.

[@3rddegreeburns494]

Seems like you're too close to the wall. Maybe you couldn't change that but I saw a video that talked about placement and how the light should be a couple feet away. Also don't have them close to a ceiling fan. It can cause a strobe effect and make you go nuts.

[@beehunni1238]

Your lights may be too close to the wall. Need at least 3 feet away from the wall to rid of those shadows.

[@brettzeigerbacher2314]

Way too close! Look at the spot lights at the end of the video. Not even 12in off the wall. It looks like you're trying to showcase some artwork. I'm sure it's because you wanted them over the countertop but then 6in lights were for sure not a good idea.

[@erlpen2016]

Wow I have 7 lights to redo….

[@FixThisHouse]

🙏🏽 I wish you well on your project.

[@TheOneFu33]

“Craftsman volt detector” it say Milwaukee on it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@rolandvance6663]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@pankajpatel-Tecchef]

Nobody shows how to remove the recess lights?

[@MinYawnMin]

I see zero benefit in this project. Having cans is much more superior than wafers. If one of your wafer dies, you’ll have to replace the entire set. Not to mention the wafer has zero focusing. The light is too spread out.

[@niemo118]

I agree completely. I use the wafer lights for new installs in my house so I am not restricted by joists when planning my layout, but for the rare instances where cans are already in place, I just use the screw in retrofit LEDs. This is a lot of work for very little (if any) benefit.

[@DropThatDelly]

That’s not installing them… lol that’s replacing them.

[@FixThisHouse]

🤷🏽‍♂️

[@KathrineJKozachok]

He's 'installing' the replacements. It's still called an installation. Sorry if the definition does not conform to your personal understanding.

[@DropThatDelly]

@@KathrineJKozachok no. It’s not my “personal understanding” replacing them would be swapping out the existing ones. “Installing” them would be making holes, running wire, picking spots. Nice try though.

[@saeedzafar7041]

@@DropThatDelly Agreed

[@jesses5463]

Depends how you define "them." He is actually installing one item and replacing another item.

[@breakingbadpnl]

how do you take it out

[@gua01chapin]

Most use 1/2 Inch Non-Metallic Cable Connectors ..! 👎