Ultra Thin Recessed Lights review / Ensenior LED Recessed Lights Review /Retrofit LED Lights Review

In this video, I review the Ensenior LED recessed lights that I purchased on Amazon. When I first started me search, for recessed lights I soon found myself overwhelmed by the number of different manufacturers making basically the same thing: Ultra thin LED recessed lighting that easily clip into the existing ceiling and do not require housings. With so many options, I picked one that had good reviews and was fairly priced, and took a chance. One year later, and I found myself using these lights on my third project. These lights are not perfect, but I now feel confident enough to share my thoughts about the quality of this product. Check out this video as I discuss the pros and cons of the Ensenior LED recessed lights.
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[@dyerstrayts1734]

Great information. Thank you!

[@juanpizarro6479]

Excellent! Thank you so much for your video!!

[@wphiggi]

Thank you for posting a detailed video on the ensenior LED 6 inch lights. I was curious how these would install in new construction and you provided a great idea on mounting the boxes and wiring them then later installing the lights after cutting a 6 inch hole. This will save me $120 on the brackets I was about to purchase. Thanks again.

[@davisrogers1182]

How do we change color

[@brownsrvlifecampground9322]

You made a very helpful video

[@gandl2123]

Would have liked you do include that dimmer switch hook up to these. As for the connections...I would snip and twist with reg connectors but the stock ones are probably ok. Tks Nice Vid

[@ArtisanMade]

these are dimmable and I added a dimmer. Make sure the dimmer switch you buy, says LED dimmable on it.

[@rolandoleon6261]

Great video, thank you! What's the diameter of the wire holder you add to the junction box?

[@ArtisanMade]

Sorry I don’t remember, it has been a while now

[@KefirTView]

How far apart did you go with for spacing between each light? Is the claim of 1050 lumens accurate per 6 inch light? Will a 6 1/8 hole saw work for installation or 6" better? Thanks

[@elvinrogers6397]

I am wanting to put 6on a three way switch. How to use the extra third wire.

[@rbrcka176]

So when these eventually go out, is it just the led bulb portion that would be the part to replace or the whole junction box and bulb?

[@ArtisanMade]

I think the whole fixture gets swapped out

[@edgarh252]

If you’ve got spares you could just plug into the junction box.

[@alchemicrb]

4:42 if you put enough pressure (pulls will all hes got to where it pops out like a pimple) sometimes they slip

[@TryingSO]

I have a question, i want to do this in my home. I can DIY but I am not a contractor… I was reading about doing electrical work in your home not passing inspections and even if something ever happens your insurance company denying coverage because it wasn’t done with a licensed electrician/contractor… What do you think about this?

[@ArtisanMade]

Sorry, I don’t know anything about insurance. Call your insurance company and ask them.

[@angusmacduff3471]

Could you use these in a workshop? I need to replace my old flourescent fixtures.

[@ArtisanMade]

I’d you have a drywall ceiling. This would definitely work. If your workspace is a garage, I would use 6 in a 1 car garage and 9 in a two car

[@nicholaslandolina]

You wouldn't want to

[@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319]

@@nicholaslandolina Why not?

[@freeq1829]

Could you just cut and strip off those new connectors and just make regular wire nut connections? Not an electrician just wondering I would feel more secure with tighter connections

[@jonathankohl6264]

Do you know if there’s anyway I could get that junction box in a 3 1/2 inch space? Thanks

[@ArtisanMade]

If you are talking about the one it comes with, you can let it sit on top of the fixture once it is installed.

[@rdy4trvl]

A- not bad. Do you have an A or A+ or anything you prefer over Ensenior?

[@ArtisanMade]

These are the only ones I have experience with. They have been great so far.

[@nicholaslandolina]

This is a cool light

[@MrTomass2003]

What size is the knockout for the Romex connector

[@ArtisanMade]

I think it was 1/2 inch

[@MrEddie68000]

I use similar leds in my living a recess lighting. The junction box gets hot. Is this jormal??

[@ArtisanMade]

I shouldn’t. LEDs omit heat and are usually mounted to a heat sink (metal that draws the heat away from the led. Is the box resting near the back side of the fixture?

[@MrEddie68000]

@@ArtisanMade good question. I will check. It is under insulation, between wood and insulation. It is rated IC. I think that means that it could come into contact with he insulation.

[@g-whiz286]

I installed 18 of these fixtures in new construction a year ago and they are dropping like flies. 6 have failed so far. They are mounted in a single story house (ceiling) with about 2 feet of blown-in insulation behind them. Upon further inspection, they are only rated for 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) so they are overheating. Great idea - horrible for use in an insulated space.

[@ArtisanMade]

I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing

[@johnnyrico707]

Housing can lights are the best. These are good for some applications but if a storm knocks your power out and you have these turned on, they will burn out and star flashing on and off. Housing can lights are a pain but they are the most durable. I learned that the hard way! I'm an electrician by the way

[@ArtisanMade]

I never had that problem and hopefully never will. Cans will eventually be phased out as the technology improves.

[@jsoul1978]

This guy left the same comment on another persons page about this product

[@Vee908]

Do you have to connect each junction box to eachother

[@elmeradams8781]

Yes, they all need power. But they don't communicate to each other, or something like that.

[@anthonytauber9209]

Can anyone recommend a dimmer switch for dimmable canless led lights that wont cause buzzing?

[@ArtisanMade]

As long as the dimmer says LED dimmable ion it, it should work

[@bokyounghoon]

Do you know if these could be installed in a shower?

[@ArtisanMade]

Im not sure. I don’t have the packaging anymore. Check the information on the listing. The link is in the description

[@elmeradams8781]

They say they are for damp locations, but they aren't water resistant by any means. For a bathroom I'd say go for it, for right above a shower, I wouldn't. (Maybe if i knew how many volts went to it I'd change my mind, but I know the kids will spray the ceiling while screwing around).

[@carmenklokowski9208]

Why do you need the wire holder? Can’t you just thread the wires through the hole?

[@aj_aka_alan]

How do you adjust the color light

[@ArtisanMade]

These particular ones are not adjustable

[@n54e82]

a cri of 80 is not good but it seems to have better color rendering then that shown in your video. Hard to tell tho

[@ArtisanMade]

Unless you are filming videos or comparing color swatches, it is not noticeable.

[@dymonddave0]

Dry wall screws are for...wait for it ......DRYWALL. They are not the duct tape of screws.

[@ArtisanMade]

This comment really inspired me to learn more about drywall screws, and sure enough…wait for it…they really are the duct tape of screws. www.thisoldhouse.com/21014873/10-uses-for-drywall-screws

[@ogopogo1397]

yeah but its what most people have on hand is his point. You just want to be an ass though