Ultra Thin Recessed Lighting | Transform A Dark Living Space

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Lights used in the video (Amico 6" LED Lights): amzn.to/3q4mDnP

[@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!

[@fondupot]

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

[@txponyexpress]

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

[@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]

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[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@Colin-uz4lm]

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

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thx, helps out for sure.

[@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.

[@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.

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

[@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.

[@Randy_84]

Wago connectors are the best 👌

[@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.

[@heroknaderi]

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

[@ncooty]

Another clear, useful video. Thanks for posting.

[@crapstirrer]

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

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yes they are!

[@maxtrap1947]

Excellent. Thank-you!

[@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 !

[@samyntc534]

Excellent Video, Very useful instructions 👍👍

[@henrythe83rd18]

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

[@EbenMcDaniel]

Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot

[@RDM-346]

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

[@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 :)

[@thierrylaborde_6097]

Great explaination !!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@gursikh133]

Best Video on youtube.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@manilami8966]

Thank you sir for this video!

[@tomfuller4205]

Thanks!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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

[@jonyoung9408]

This is awesome! My exact at home predicament.

[@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? 😊

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@rconcord9]

New subscriber here. You’re the best!! Look forward to more projects with your help ! 👍👍

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@amirharris6676]

Excellent Video!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks Amir!

[@danwebster5439]

Nicely done video, good explanation

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks, best of luck on your project

[@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.

[@franktartan6808]

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

[@Joe_Dad_Bot]

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

[@davidmuma1583]

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.

[@ashok1949]

Awesome - thanks for sharing

[@ncooty]

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

[@leyashnoscar7627]

Stumbled upon this video. Which video of yours do you recommend for a capable beginner to learn some basics? I did slow the video down and was able to visualize what was happening but it was like your were speaking in electrical code 😂😂😂. Thanks in advance.

[@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.

[@abrahamvaro5482]

Super very nice video, thanks!!!

[@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.

[@michellemcgee9973]

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

[@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.

[@normferguson2769]

I have installed these lights in basement renovations. Easy to snake wire above drywall and the lights snap right in (watch out if the snaps come back out and snap on your fingers)

[@MsDaddyrabbit1]

Excellent

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@JoseFlores-bx7hh]

Thank you Scott you've helped me out so much. I love your method of explaining everything for us DIY'rs. 👍

[@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.

[@skeeter9252]

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

[@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 !

[@kylespidel9637]

Such a good video! Good detail and helpful hints for diy-ers and well shot and mic’d. Really appreciate it!

[@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 😂

[@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?

[@davidworker4053]

I saw the shirt and I gotta ask, are you based out of IL? I’m in Springfield, IL and I’ve watched a lot of your videos for help with various construction projects, very helpful!

[@jaydenbescher5693]

Thanks man

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

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[@howyadoinhon]

Awesome vid man - thanks! Anyone ever told you that you look like Billy Ripken?

[@allisonarmstrong9111]

You should consider setting all LED lights in the house to the warmest color setting possible. (2700 kelvin) One thing that looks so tacky is mis-matched lighting colors in a house. Try to get as close to the color of incandescent lighting as you can.

[@milsurprifleguy7091]

On anther video I watched , they didn’t have attic access . They used the hole cutter in reverse , so the teeth of the saw wouldn’t be grabbing . A little slower but better then cutting through some wiring where you are cutting the hole

[@BKMadeInUSA]

I enjoy and benefit from your videos. Thanks. You mention you Daisy chained all but one light. Why? Is it just in case the circuit goes bad you’ll still have light?

[@ericcsmith1556]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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?

[@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?

[@SunSun-hk8eg]

👍👍👍👍👍 Excellent video, very informative. Thanks

[@bill.Latham]

Great video I have a older home my living room is 280sq./ft. how many recess 6" LED lights would you recommend for a living room this size? Thank You

[@robertfunicello2676]

You should invest in a code book(NEC) to CORRECTLY ground and secure wiring in an accessible attic. Methods used had many unnecessary steps.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@COMILED-zk9il]

Very professional lighting install!We also sell these light fixtures at direct factory sources.Welcome to contact.🥳

[@joer9276]

Attic access, to easy!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yeah, makes the job a LOT easier.

[@damion1121]

After you get some experience with a flex bit, it ain’t too bad. Save yourself lots of holes.

[@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?

[@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?

[@MadhurieSingh]

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

[@jeremyparvinrealestateinve7087]

Cool. I may cover this on my channel

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yeah, it is a great improvement for a flip and/or rental. Good luck with the channel 👍

[@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.

[@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?

[@SaL-ep7zb]

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.

[@jakeandersondc]

Great explanation! Can you use a microphone in future videos for better sound quality and less echo

[@joannevans9629]

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