How to Install Spotlights | Change Pendant to Downlights

In this DIY electrical guide i will be showing you how to change a pendant ceiling rose light for LED downlights. I will show you step by step how to easily wire up spotlights. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something that will help you out.
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just like magic...after my last question about lack of access above my ceiling..... Your video pops-up with your video on "How to Install Down Lights with No Access" Thanks again... you're a star.

[@stephenjacob8473]

Best video by a country mile on how to fit these lights. I feel so much more confident in giving it a go myself. Top job mate

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks. Glad it has helped you.

[@juliusrazanauskas7101]

We did it today, and it worked like plug and play 😁 thank you for sharing

[@RossJenkins1]

Great video mate. I've had downlights waiting to be installed for 3 years in an en suite that was done out 3 years ago but never got the lights done. Have managed to do them myself within 2 days of watching your video. Top man.

[@d3vilzstorm144]

Brilliant video, every possible question answered without needing to be asked by a DIY'er. I was going to cave and pay £500+ to get mine done but knew I'd be more than capable to do it myself thanks to your video mate. Cheers 👍.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

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[@ef7480]

Did you test Zs and Ze? No good if the automatic disconnection device doesn't work if there's a fault..just 'FYI in' ya..

[@Benzknees]

@@ef7480 - Why would you need an earth loop impedance test for fittings with no earth?

[@ceriwilliams5111]

Thank you. I'm swapping tube lights to spotlights in my garage soon and this explains everything very clearly. Cheers.

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[@Skilluminati92]

Just finished installing these today! From start to finish your video’s are full of help, used everything you had, defiantly need more how to video’s 👍🏼 cheers bud!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Nice work 👍

[@16monkeyman16]

Might be an older video but this just saved me paying to get this job done! Really clear and straight forward instructions. Thanks!

[@malom513]

Brilliant vid, just fitted 10 spots and this no nonsense vid was excellent for completing the job.

[@chrislow123]

Been looking for a video like this for a while! Going to have a go at converting my hallway rose for just 3 spotlights to begin with 👍🏻

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[@xx.1.]

Fantastic video as everyone said answered alot of questions. I will be adding 2 more lights to my existing 6 downlights and feel confident to do this myself after watching your video!

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Again everything explain nice and clear ! I might put spotlights in my hallway now. Easy enough it's just a loop. Brilliant explained it wonderfully. Thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

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I'm new to electrical side of diy, and this was super helpful and easy to follow. Thank you

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[@TheDIYGuy1]

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[@thelancashirecarper]

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Clear well explained video. I'll let you know how it goes when I do mine in the next week or so!

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Extremely detailed, useful and well illustrated! Thank you mate!

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one of the best teaching guides I have seen

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Amazing, think I might give this a go in my daughters bedroom, thank you.

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[@naqiabbas160]

Great Video! Very easily explained, can u add as many spotlights as u want so there is nothing to do with load

[@jonathanhall3823]

You no your stuff, I’ve learnt a lot. I’ve wired a new light from a pendant to a new led light.

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Great video. U made what can be a tricky job look easy.I was waiting for all the negative sparkie expert comments 😂. Earth's still have to be connected. Wago box needs sealed with tie wrap. Wago box needs secured to beam.

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[@sleepingbeauty0000]

Thank you for the wonderful step by step video. I know nothing about lighting at all. I only know how to change a light bulb 😅 Still, good to know the concept of it. P. S. Love your tat. Super cool.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a lot 😁

[@rocha2333]

Thanks for this useful video! Are these spotlights more energy efficient than a single one?

[@aidangallacher9049]

Brilliant video! Every step mentioned...superb! Any tips to how you would go about if was a flat with no loft? Like how you would find out joist spacing etc

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks a lot. Without access above,this job will be a considerable amount more difficult even with cable rods and an inspection camera. Joists can be found with a tool called a stud buddy.

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Perfect video...

[@Alex24248]

Hi DIYGUY, just fitted a set of 3 downlights into my bathroom (IP Rated of course) to replace my old ceiling rose. Had a slight bit of figuring out to do when I got to the rose and discovered 5 cables coming out of it. Worked out they were the shaver socket feed and the extractor fan. Couldn’t have done it without your video, saved myself a lot of money and the bathroom looks much better. Thankyou mate 👍🏼

[@TheDIYGuy1]

That's what this channel is all about

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Nice one... Thanks mate...

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[@haydnwilliams877]

Great video

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[@timveres8914]

Easy job, try ground floor, ceiling into floor void,

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yep it’s certainly more difficult but can be done with the right approach.

[@mpollofabrice1325]

Great stuff Sir. I second the comments below to say that i was impressed about how clear your explanations were for simple minds like us. Quick question. If i wanted to still keep using the initial hole and install a Windlight. Would that still be possible? Thanks in advance.

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[@GpoppaJohn]

Another superb educational video, with no corners cut. This is like those ‘For Dummies’ books, but much better in video format. You are a Saving Grace and deserve far more than 5k subscribers. 👍 Would the same principle apply for spots in a bathroom, albeit they have a transformer to lower the voltage?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks I appreciate your comments. KZbin algorithm is so tough to really get the channel to grow :(. The same principles apply in bathrooms but you should ensure the circuit is RCD protected and that the downlights are rated for bathrooms.

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[@M4rkle]

This is a really well paced and informative video. Thank you. I would like to do the exact same in the lounge of the house I've just moved into, so just the content I was after! Am I right in thinking that you used non-fire rated downlights as it's not an inhabited space above the room you were working in?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, glad you find it helpful. Yes absolutely right regarding the need for fire rated downlights in a ceiling where fire rating must remain intact.

[@paullefur6213]

Got a few of these from Screwfix the bezel's come in diffent finishes i.e chrome, stainless steel, brushed nickel and more but like in the vlog so easy to fit

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Absolutely 😁

[@danhadland7087]

top channel mate

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks

[@thestones6272]

Excellent video as usual. Can you do a video adding lights in the loft

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks. It's on my list to do!

[@asmith6647]

Hi mate brilliant video. You’ve given me the confidence to undertake a small project in my house. Have always wanted to install spotlights in my bathroom: Q1 Can I use conventional spotlights like you’ve shown in a bathroom? Q2 Any advice on calculating the number of spotlights I’ll need to install? Many thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Hi, thanks. The spotlights for your bathroom should be IP rated. My advice would be to go with 1 downlight per square metre

[@hcdwinter6482]

I would use a Hole saw centring device to enlarge holes in the ceiling, quick and easy tool to use , Lots of video’s on KZbin 👍🏻

[@TheDIYGuy1]

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[@mohammadzahed6363]

Good information thanks Bhai

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[@andrewbray7451]

Great video, informative and easy to follow. Did/Can you cover these lights in insulation after - As I’ve seen they are a reasonable price and considering doing this.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

These particular ones you cannot cover with insulation. However some spotlights can be covered. You can also buy insulation covers

[@gazikawser3211]

Excellent

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks

[@chazz9459]

Well another diy job done thanks to you! What do I work on next?(scrolling through your tutorials 😂) Any update on the new house and rewiring?

[@MadDog_Rules]

Thanks!

[@MadDog_Rules]

Sorry to be one of those people. But i'm upgrading from 6 halogen downlight fittings to G10 led bulbs. Do i need transformers for each fitting? I'm confused from Googling it as some say yes, will need transformers and others say the G10 bulbs have built in transformers. Appreciate any feed back.

[@AH-qt4dp]

Great video do do have one if u need multiple rooms

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks. Not yet.

[@MW-vs1sx]

Hi - Really good video. Can I just ask if the same method can be used for 2 way switching of spotlights utilising the Wago boxes (3 plate method with 3 cables coming in to the ceiling rose) - 1.Power, 2. Switch from kitchen back door, 3. Switch at hall entrance to kitchen)? Thanks

[@ManosBSkyB]

Really helpful! What if the room I want to fit the spotlights is in the ground floor? Once I open the holes, how do I fit the cables and do the connections at the end?

[@mrs.conscious]

Excellent 👌👌👌 what if you wanted to keep the light in the middle, I plan on doing this but want to keep my middle light fixture

[@iamtheresurrection4141]

Great video. Moving house next month and going to attempt putting spotlights in the kitchen myself, so this video will definitely help. Noticed you used different wago connectors for each wire, does it matter what ones you use?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

It doesn't matter. To be honest I just used what I had in my pocket!

[@2326TOM]

Thank you

[@TheDIYGuy1]

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[@chhawk4491]

Your video was amazing....thankyou...liked it and subscribed. If I was working downstairs doing spotlights. Do I feed the cables using rods? Also. What method would you use to connect the power to the downlight if we are not in the loft and can't see your connecting so well?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you for the subscription and I'm glad you liked the video. If you can't gain access through the floor above then you can use rods but it can be fiddly.

[@jayjohal6892]

HANDY TIP: When cutting holes in ceiling (messy job) attach a plastic tray between hole cutter and drill to collect all the mess! I cut out the bottom of a popcorn bucket about 2” high ! Trust me , you’ll thank me later! 😊

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Good little tip that

[@andrewtomkins2485]

Or use a dade 😜

[@jameseabonn2674]

I wish I had read this comment 10 minutes ago!!! Plasterboard dust everywhere.

[@aqraja72]

That's a brilliant idea ..... Maybe a KFC bucket will work as well 😋

[@Mrmeltdown07]

Very detailed video I am looking to install some spotlights in my room but i dont have access to the loft space above as its been converted and covered in flooring. Is there a way to do this without having access from above? I guess you could fish the wires through the holes? Might be a-bit tricky but its easier than removing flooring?

[@bartosznadrowski4915]

As everyone above, greate video! Question of the day is...... What should you do with the blue wire coming out from the light switch ? As my spot lights are like yours (2 in - 2 out).

[@paradad999]

You laid the cables over the insulation and moved the insulation from around each light fitting. Is that deliberate? A great video and exactly what I was looking for, thank you.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Firstly it is for the purpose of giving the viewer a good visual representation but also I applied covers over the spotlights so had to do this for that reason too