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[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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[@oldskoolwayy]

What if my homes current wires are only black and white...I purchase the Halo 6 inch that came with white, black , and copper..how can I connect the copper if my current homes wires doesn't have it

[@min2oly]

I get them from my local hardware store, love them! I like the 4" better than 6" for large spaces. I use them to light up the walls, install no more than 2' from the wall and every 2.5'-3' very nice! Nice vid, thanks!

[@min2oly]

I like using a circular hole drill bit for cutting the hole, very precise and perfect fit so no air loss. love how you can install them right on the beam!

[@jwhitejr96]

Just out of curiosity why did you use 14 awg wire

[@markferguson3477]

Video going too fast

[@nicolepicomantilla]

You are one of the few people who make this easy to understand. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@txponyexpress]

This guy is great. He's so chill in demeanor and presentation for every topic.

[@fondupot]

Great idea using the marking flags to find your holes to clear out the insulation.

[@LuxuryOutdoorLiving]

This was one of the best how to vids I've found! Your directions are very comprehensive without overloading the video with the useless rambling that some presenters include. Keep up the great content and I hope your channel becomes very successful!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Appreciate it Bo, thanks for the kind words.

[@tevman69]

One thing about your videos I like, is akin to watching a good movie, with a ‘happy end’!

[@SophiaAphrodite]

I rewired my mobile home with these in a remodel and you can get a 12 pack for well under $100 for basic versions. I also put in dimmers in a few but they are so easy to install and wire up. You can have brighter lighting, more lighting and at much lower energy cost. I put them in my kitchen, hallway and second bedroom and make a massive difference for a cheap price. Easy install option if you do not have a hole saw. I took a nail and a pencil and connected them with a piece of ground wire with a loop on both ends at the diameter for the hole . Push the nail into the middle and you can now draw a perfect circle to cut out with your jig saw.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

🙌

[@tomfuller4205]

Thanks!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks so much for the support and best of luck on your project!

[@DarrenWS6]

Great instructional, easy to follow. You are calm and clear in your narration which helps, not rushing and leaving out details. Extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@Conscious.Craftsman]

Thanks for making this! Even though I have experience, it allows me to get everything I need together and have a solid game plan which makes everything easier. Much appreciated.

[@familyohlwiler943]

In a similar situation I've used a Sawzall to cut out the switch box and replaced it with a Carlon old-work box (eg. BH234R). This allows enough access to remove wire staples around the box, makes fishing wires much easier, gives a bigger box to work in and if I'm careful no extra wall repair/painting.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice! Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, on any other project I probably would have taken some additional time to avoid the patch but since, I literally had the drywall, tape, mud, and paint in another room it wasn’t as bug of a deal. Fun project!

I see you often mark your work area with tape and measuring all the way... I know it might be overkill for the small room and stuff you show on average residential renos but one thing that has changed my life is one of those self leveling (Laser Level 3 X 360). I've used it for commercial space but honestly if I had a side hustle of doing quick electrical residential work I'd be buying one for sure. It's one of those tool that can save a lot of time!

[@wr6392]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@trebbleshooter]

I just helped a buddy with this. Exact same setup, not sure if it’s code but I just ran a new wire for the lights to the switch box, used pre existing holes. And wired the red switched wire to the hot black so both sides of outlets were hot. Thanks for the video helped a Bunch.

[@raullcalzadilla3541]

Great video on a great, great product. Thanks. One negative thing is the difficulty I have understanding your words because of the room's echo.

[@satwatchers]

Buddy! Awesome video! I’ve been looking for a video like this for weeks. Insulated ceiling to attic with insulation. How to dived the lights. How to junction box and wire the 14/3 to 14/2. So much appreciated !!! Thank you.

[@Colin-uz4lm]

I like the tip of the pink marking flags! great idea.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thx, helps out for sure.

[@gregkeeyako]

Not sure if you did this, but also for the old pot lights you had caps you could buy. But these are shallow so use a piece of vapor barrier to cover over them. Use some acoustical sealant between the cover vapor barrier and the present ceiling vapor barrier. You can also add red tuck tape to the seams. Then cover with insulation. If you don't do that in a cold climate you will get condensation and mold.

[@glennrogers6386]

Yes need to show how to deal with the vapour barrier !

[@90thHeavyBG]

Started with Halo 6” ultra thin lights. Did not like the glare off the light’s edge. Switched to Halo 6” baffle trim light. Lot less edge glare and looks classier. Easy switch between the two lights at the hand tight connector.

[@cyndra680]

Great video! I appreciate how calmly and thoroughly you present all of the information, as well as how neatly you lay out your links, timestamps, etc. BTW, at about the 4 minute mark you reference a link to another video that goes into more detail about cutting the holes near the ceiling joists. It was supposed to be available in the upper corner, but for me it didn't appear. Thanks for a great instructional!

[@nathanbinder5900]

Here are the two videos he referenced (I'm about to do this project so searched for them!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4Tcf4dmmdqces0&ab_channel=EverydayHomeRepairs kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2rOen9sgKdnh7c&ab_channel=EverydayHomeRepairs

[@michellemcgee9973]

Can you show or tell me how the wiring is done to connect each light to the prior one

[@ncooty]

@8:43: Were you just lying on the ceiling drywall (possibly with some plaster)? That's... daring.

[@billjohnson7347]

Great video! I have the exact same electrical setup in my 1955 house. I've wanted to add ceiling lights for years to replace the lamp plugged into the switch controlled receptacle. All I need to figure out now it where the power is coming into the porch switch.

[@Randy_84]

Wago connectors are the best 👌

[@SerotoninGaming_YT]

Great video! There is a model exactly like this that has a spot to slide the romex in and then you just pin it with the built in bar. You save money on the connectors and you also save time. Time is money!

[@2cool4ubree]

This video was so helpful and accessible! I’m starting a project adding overhead lighting to multiple rooms, and I have more confidence about completing it now! 😃

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You will love the change in the living space. Best of luck on the project and let me know if you have any questions.

[@crapstirrer]

LED lights are amazing. So compact and cheap to run.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yes they are!

[@bamnjphoto]

I just updated my living room with 12 3inch with dimmer switch I agree it was a significant improvement to the space

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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[@buildahousewithlaserwoodcu3208]

Cool :)

[@JAYY_JAYY]

I have done this many times . Another way you could have tried is where the wire came through the hole is usually big enough to fit another wire . Just push the wire through that existing hole and remove existing box and put in a new cut in box . Therefore no Sheetrock or painting to repair .

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Agreed 👍

[@heroknaderi]

I enjoyed this video these are very convienent. I even showed my dad and he like to install them,

[@mclaysen]

So much more convenient compared to installing the housing for downlights. Are metal junction boxes in the attic required to be bonded to the home grounding system?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Good call out Matt and yes that metal junction box which was added needs to be grounded through the addition of a grounding screw. Appreciate you bringing up that point as it was missed in the video.

[@Snell2K]

Best Step-by-Step video on KZbin! The flag idea is awesome!! 👍👍 Only thing I saw that I think might need a slight update is grounding that metal J Box. Add a green wire to the box and twist in with your grounds - Don’t want that box to become energized.

[@RDM-346]

Would be nice if these lights could have one controller box and be daisy chained on low voltage. Good video as usual!!

[@Salz88]

On minute 8:33 of the video I noticed you twisted both white neutral wires together but you confused me when you also inclided hot wire too beforr you taped them. How is that possible? Isn't dangerous twisting and putting together 2 neutrals and a hot wire???

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

That is just for pulling the wire up and through into the attic. Once I get the new 14-3 wire into the attic I do the actual wiring in the metal junction box.

[@aaragon6866]

I like your video. You know what I think would help if you had a diagram on how you connected the wires or maybe edit and label the wires on the attic video shot. Thanks! Love your videos

[@RobertLugg]

do the LED driver boxes need to be secured or can you just push them through the holes?

[@skhawar03]

I just installed mine and I have the same question but as per my search it should not be screwed so you can work on it whenever needed without attic access.

[@5xDispatcher]

Please, what do you use to cover the boxes and back of light to protect from the blown insulation and stop air leaks? Do you have a preferred cover? Thanks for another great video.

[@villagehomeservices6019]

I just installed this today and was extremely happy they it turned out.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Honestly bang for the buck I think this is one of the best upgrades you can do for a home. Especially those who have no ceiling lights but switched outlets. 👍👍

[@50tyson]

did you shut off all the power? or no?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Just the power to the circuit used.

[@villagehomeservices6019]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs same here.

[@miguelthemen3460]

Why should the hole saw be 3/8" larger to drill the holes for the 6" ultra thin downlight? Can I also use a 6" hole saw to drill the holes for a 6" ultra thin downlight as well? Will the carbide hole saw drill through solid wood as well? Will a 5" hole saw also do the job for the 6" slim down lights? Thanks in advance!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

It also depends on the light which you purchase. In the product installation instructions you will find a callout for the hole size. In my case 6" would be too small and I needed at least a 6 1/4" hole. The whole saw used would not be ideal for wood. Are you drilling through wood paneling?

[@joannecaban6628]

Thanks so much for this! We brought our first home and it’s from 1977 and we believe the ceiling is plaster. All rooms have light switches with no ceiling lights lol. Only one room has a switch-to-outlet connection. Do you have a video showing how to connect these lights to rooms with a light plain switch? 😊

[@ericcsmith1556]

Do you have a video showing how to secure wiring in the attic or it’s ok to have them that way

[@VladBorovinsky]

to pass the code do you need to secure the box above the drywall with the screws? Also, do you need to staple Romex 6" from the box like you staple for the outlet box? If yes, then how do you remove the junction box through the 4" drywall hole for maintenance if you have romex cable is stapled? Thank you !

[@gursikh133]

Best Video on youtube.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks!

[@bettyharvey4593]

Would love to know how to install low profile lights like these outside in back vinyl soffit of our home for effects along the exterior of our home. thank you

[@paynindiaz8659]

Great video. I have the same set up and want to add recessed lighting. The only difference is that I have two three-way switches going to the receptacle, so it can be powered from the front door and from the entrance to the living room inside the house. Is there anything in particular I should look out for when doing this?

[@brianlewis8370]

Did you mount the LED controller box in the attic or is left loose?

[@scottdavidlowe]

The wafer light drivers usually have a couple of mounting holes that you use to secure them to a joist. I absolutely love these kinds of lights.

[@apsessoms]

I have a single light on a dimmer switch in the kitchen that has two black wires and a ground copper wire going into it. Would I use 14:2? There are other wires behind the switch that are capped off as well which is throwing me off. Thanks for any help.

[@henrythe83rd18]

I used a 3 laser level from amazon to get the LED lights lined up perfectly.

[@sleddy01]

How do you daisy chain the lights perpendicular to joists? Meaning, feeding the romex across the first 4 works if they are between the same two joists but jumping over to the next light would have to be perpendicular.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

For this install I have an attic so it was easy to have the wires laying over the top of the boards. Do you have an attic?

[@vilo3454]

great video , Especially for older homes with plaster and wire metal mesh behind plaster

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help, I think this type of project is a GREST upgrade for the cost.

[@deathsting1983]

I'm remodeling my upstairs bathroom and adding these types of slim LEDs. Where do i mount the led transformer? Do i have to mount it to the joist? I have loose insulation like you but also a vapor barrier between the drywall and insulation. And since i live in Canada, it gets to -45C during the winter, do i need to insulate the transformer as well?

[@blueridgebonsai9155]

Is there a limit as to how many of these can be daisy chained on a single 15 amp circuit or is it just based on the total amperage of all the lights?

[@petersage5157]

All the capacitance in that 14-3 wire, there better be anti-ghosting resistors in the lamps or they're gonna want to glow. Recessed lighting is cheap and effective, but it can be a bit harsh. I'd love to see you do an install with some more indirect lighting. Posting this comment reminds me that I've been meaning to put some cove lighting in my condo.

[@darceyrice8217]

Great instructional video. I especially like that you showed the installation of the recessed lights from start to finish, incl. the 14-2 and 14-3 romex connections at the junction box. Prior to watching your video, I had huge reservation about installing these type of lights in my wine cellar, but I feel confident I can install them now. Thanks.

[@rahamanmohammed]

Thanks for the great information. When you are daisy chaining, is it NEC code complaint. According to NEC Section 314.16 in order to fill 5 14-2 conductors you need 10 cu. These J-box have 8 cu space. Is there another section of the code?

[@MadhurieSingh]

Led layout design sheet you mentioned to know how to calculate layout of lights, pls share that video link.

[@orional1977]

Thanks for the video. I have 6 can lights in my living room but they are old school. All on the same 20a circuit with 3 each on their own switch/dimmer. I'll be looking into this upgrade and maybe doing other things with this circuit since it is overkill.

[@EbenMcDaniel]

Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot

[@rustywrench100]

Very helpful and concise videography. Just curious: do those little P/S boxes driving the LED's need to be fastened down to something or is it ok w/ NEC to float them above, unattached to a joist/truss or whatever? Thanks and keep up the good work👍

[@dhh488]

Did you ever get an answer to your question? Other videos I've watched they just lay it up there on top of the tile.

[@jeffk8359]

What keeps the blow in from falling back out should you need to replace defective LED bulb with a like kind or worst case the led and driver junction box(s)? Do they make a top-hat so to speak?

[@eclipseotik]

If I want to add an additional ceiling light in the middle of the same room where all the recessed lights are on do I need to do this same process? Or can I connect the ceiling light with the recessed lights so when I turn on the switch all of them turn on together? Is that ok to do?

[@thierrylaborde_6097]

Great explaination !!

[@maxtrap1947]

Excellent. Thank-you!

[@franktartan6808]

I have to get these. I wired in the cans. This is so much easier!

[@titanicgirl3526]

I bought these and I’m going to try and just try and replace some lights with them. I need to pull the box out of the ceiling first. So we shall see how I do! Lol 😂

[@dmw4176]

So I am new to this so sorry if my question seems silly. So if there is an existing light socket in the center of the room instead of adding a junction box in attic can we just feed off of that existing light socket and connect the recess lights to it with 14/2 wires? Hope I made since.

[@ncooty]

Another clear, useful video. Thanks for posting.

[@rpmspeedyblue]

Good info. You should check out wireless switching. Saves a lot of time fishing wires through the walls and cutting holes in the drywall/patching.

[@gnic76]

Wireless is fine in a house you aren't going to sell or rent, but could cause frustration to the new owner or renter.

[@skeeter9252]

great video, wondering if you went back and stapled down the wire in the attic to avoid future trip hazards?

[@Sean-Aviation]

In my case, i have a center fan/light in the living room (same in the kitchen) and i would like to install multiple LEDs. should i install a junction box and from there to fan and all LEDs?

[@ethankennedy7655]

Great video! except you skipped over the part I was most curious about, which is how to do the daisy chain wiring.

[@JoeyRam.]

What is the filter you are using in the attic? I do woodworking projects, and sometimes spray paint; the mask I recently bough is the 3M 6503. I want to make sure I can use a filter with what I mostly do.

[@MegaArvind111]

I got my ceiling wafer lights installed last year by an electrician. 1 of the four in a room has started to flicker. It happens when the dimmer is all the way up to max. Could this be a can box( which has color control) attached to wafer light gone wrong ? Please advise.

[@MAJIN_MAGIC]

Awesome video!! Please explain what breaker size you are using ( i.e. 20AMP or 15AMP) Also if you are using 20AMP you should have 12 AWG running from breaker to switch. If you are, my question is: can you still run 14AWG between your LEDS, 14AWG to your switch and then 12AWG from your switch to your breaker?

[@SavedByFaithInJesus]

6:34 he explains that he is using 14 AWG wire and that is rated for a 15 amp breaker. It is not recommended or safe to change wire sizes. If you start 14 wire, end with 14 wire.

[@raymondbardeen6450]

excellent video. one question... are you going to have to get a larger gang box in order to replace single pole switch with a dimmer? that wall box looked a little shallow.

[@p00d78]

can u show a diagram of the daisy chain connections for one of the boxes ? Thanx!

[@richr7516]

I have a similar room that I plan on doing except, I have to fight with 2nd floor joists. Of course, they are running opposite of the way I was hopping, so twice as much drilling. At least I bought lots of wire a few years ago, before the prices became insane.

[@AAATowDriver]

11:10 You explained how they "push pin" connect but you didn't actually demostrate how to push the wire into the connector. What side are they suppose to push into orange side or the clear side? Last thing I would hate is for it to pop out Thanks!

[@joannevans9629]

Are you working with the electrical while it's hot or have you flipped the breaker before doing this?

[@sauljose8783]

How have the springs held up on the lights I’ve read that you have to buy particular ones because on some the springs aren’t strong enough to keep the light flush.

[@teaglet]

Can I use one of these in my shower stall, if not recommended?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I believe most brands you can but I would make sure you have the little gasket / seal between the LED recessed housing and the drywall.

[@peterpnutz6691]

Curious. do you need to get an inspection for this kind of installation? first time homeowner. don't want to if not necessary but don't want to get dinged and face any penalties

[@amirharris6676]

Excellent Video!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Amir!

[@n9ppa]

Do you have to put a cover in the attic to protect them from the insulation?

[@kittles01]

No, the boxes are IC rated.

[@mrnapolean1]

These thin lights make it easy to install in Mobile homes where standard cans will not fit due to ceiling to roof space limitations.

[@Joe_Dad_Bot]

Great video! Really easy to listen to your style and pace. Very helpful.

[@CreativeVUZE]

What do you do if you're installing in basement instead of cutting holes into attic?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Do you have a drop ceiling?

[@CreativeVUZE]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs i wish. I'm guessing I'm going to have to pull down the sheet rock, run my lines, then re sheetrock eh.

[@1MrTahoe]

How are the 3/8" Cable Clamps measured? the holes in the box are 7/8"?

[@danwebster5439]

Nicely done video, good explanation

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks, best of luck on your project

[@samyntc534]

Excellent Video, Very useful instructions 👍👍

[@manilami8966]

Thank you sir for this video!

[@jonyoung9408]

This is awesome! My exact at home predicament.

[@dakotbeastj]

Is there a reason you didn't put ground on the switches? Is that not required, or is it because you are doing a dimmer switch later on?

[@mcginniscm1]

He connected the grounds to the box (screw in lower right corner) so the switches are grounded through it.

[@dakotbeastj]

@@mcginniscm1 got ya. Thanks

[@dimitristathos5308]

As long as the electrical box is metal you don't need to ground the switches if it was plastic yes you would ground the switches or dimmer.

[@dakotbeastj]

@@dimitristathos5308 got ya. Thanks. :) because he grounded the box and the box is connected to the yoke

[@EbenMcDaniel]

I love your flag idea. I'm definitely going to use it!! But I'm planning on wiring up all of my boxes in the living room and then carry the whole harness into the attic and then plug my lights in from the bottom.

[@sammehri-sn1wv]

Hello I followed the same steps but for some reason the light le are not turning on. I have power in them but no light. I changed the lights 3 times but same result. The first light without connecting with the other ones would turn on but as soon as I would connect the second recessed light, both lights wouldn’t turn on. Do you know the reason

[@matthood3260]

Why did you set the lights to 3000? Does this make a difference when using a dimmer switch? Thanks.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

The warmer light (around 3,000 Kelvin) is usually said to be easier on the eyes. Especially at night you wouldn't want to have 5,000 Kelvin lights as that could impact your sleep.

[@jonnyz5758]

Could you just have added a 14/2 into the box with switches(switch leg for led lights) and just attach outlet to the hot that was already in there so it could be hot all the time?

[@noahholt482]

That’s how I do them

[@brianwagner6]

Hey great video! I'm using the same lights but for some reason my dimmer function is not working. I have 8 of these lights (so 96W of consumption) and a 150W dimmer switch. When I initially installed them I tested when having 2 hooked up and worked fine. But after installing the other 6 the dimming function stopped working. Any thoughts?

[@AdanValue]

@everyday home repairs, thank you for the video. I have a fairly long living room with only one overhead light. However, I do have a lightswitch that goes to that one overhead light. Can I just remove the current overhead light and tie 6 lights into that current light switch that powers the one overhead light?

[@RobertLugg]

makes sense to me.

[@nittygrittykitchen]

Don't you have to attach the ground to that metal box also? 10:21

[@debalenalang09]

how much do you think the installation costs if i were to hire an electrician? i need 6 in the basement.

[@SuperCassieC]

In Cleveland Ohio, about 2900.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Dang! Thanks for the info 👍