How to install LED recessed lighting on high ceiling - A $200 DIY project
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- This video walks you through the steps I took to install LED recessed lighting on my high ceiling.
Safety precautions
1. Turn off the main circuit/s before attempting to work on this
2. Please ensure 100 pct that there is no electricity flowing through before you start working
3. Do not leave any wires hanging that someone could touch and get shocked
4. Verify completely that the power is shut off before attempting to work on this
Parts
The following are the equivalent parts from Amazon. You can also find similar parts at Harbor Freight, Home Depot etc. I used mine mostly from Harbor freight with a few from Amazon and Home Depot. Would appreciate if you can click the links below to purchase.
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16. Single or double gang box
17. Face plate per your need
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Pulling it up from down below via rope is genius, thanks for the video
Thank you
I too have a high ceiling and want to add a few recessed lights. I thought of the attic approach but I was just a bit nervous of how safe it would be to move through the attic without falling down. Also I was thinking on how to get the recess light install from the back - the rope idea was brilliant I didn't think about it. Thanks for sharing!
Glad to see it helped.
Nice job. I’m an electrician myself, I was impressed by the way you roped the fixture trim up from below.
Thank you for your acknowledgement. I appreciate it.
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Great video! Thanks for this. I am having the same issue with my high ceiling and this is a great alternative. Much appreciated.
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Man that is a high ceiling. Loooong way to fall. Too high for reasonable scaffold. I like the string solution very much. Your knifework on romex had me nervous (lol) Thanks for sharing
Thanks. If you see the video I did not go through a scaffolding. I went in through the attic. Kindly subscribe to my channel.
This video was soooo awesome and helpful! Great tips all round! Thank you!
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Good job. My wife has a similar idea, you literally implemented it. I will try it too.
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@@diybuildandlife207 done bro
@@diybuildandlife207 I finished this project over the weekend. It came out well! Thanks again man!
@@saarvad1 fantastic
Great work man! Very thorough explaining!
Thank you for watching
great video, great examples, and great job!
Thank you
On Amazon, you can actually get these with a manual switch in the internal housing that allows you to change the color temp from 2700-6000k. It’s amazing because you’re not stuck in the daylight color temp and can dial back to pure white if you find it to be too bright for your space. Great job though.
The one I used from home depot also has the three switches to change the color temperature. I found the home depot brand to be more reliable than the Amazon stuff while offering the same features. I can set three different light temperatures on the one shown in this video.
How high is the ceiling? You just used regular recessed lights? Not high output? Was it enough light? I have a job to do but thinking the light will not be bright enough
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Hello! The lights appear wonderful. I'm interested in knowing the lumens of the led lights you used. I have a ceiling of similar height, and I'm wondering if exceeding 1200 lumens might make the room overly bright. Additionally, were you able to incorporate a Kelvin temperature switch into the setup?
WOW 👏 🤛🏿👋🏾🙏🏽
NICE 👌 I WAS TRYING FIGURE THIS OUT IN MY HOME. I HAVE SAME SET-UP 😃😄😁
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Great job! Are you planning on installing LED wafer lights in a room with no attic access? Like a downstairs kitchen or living room with living spaces above?
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Good question 🤔
Hi. Thanks for the video. It was very helpful and gave us the confidence to attempt this project. We have installed LED lights in my LR. The LED light is (11) in your list. It was working initially but in a week since, it is tripping the circuit breaker immediately when turned ON. We turned off all the loads on the circuit and this is still happening. What is going on? Would be great to hear your thoughts/advice.
I installed only 6. You should always check if your circuit can accommodate the number of new lights you are adding.
Great video. I’m also considering doing this myself but with different approach since I don’t have attic access. Are the light you used rated for direct contact with insulation?
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Hello, i was actually hoping to see a video. Do you have flickering from the fan being below the lights?
I do not see any flickering.
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I have a 20 ft ceiling in my living room. And I want to install recessed ceiling light. Can you please recommend a light that will best fit my need.
The one I used is good
Hi I have a 20ft ceiling and I need to replace the builder provided recessed mount LED light. Did you get a ladder rental? If so, do you have any recommendation?
No I did not get a ladder rental. See the video to know how I did it.
If you cut the hole from above, it tears the paper on the sheetrock below.
I did it and it did not tear it. For two areas a small tear happened but has been concealed by rings.
Good job what do you do for a living
I am a white collar professional :)
Now that you have had them for a year or so, would you recommend them or would you choose some other option?
I just recently adjusted the light settings to the warm glow instead of daylight and they still look awesome. Wouldn't change a thing.
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We have 16’ ceilings in our living room. What color, lumen, and spread would you suggest for our recessed LED lighting (4”)?
I think it's a personal preference. For my bedroom with about 8 feet ceilings I still used a 6 inch.
DIY Build and Life sorry maybe i was unclear.... What color, lumen, and spread would you suggest for our living room (16’ ceilings) if we are using 4” LEDs?
@@justinbinaesq.7713 Personally I think 4 inch may be small for the height you have. If I had a 16 feet ceiling I would do a 6 inch. Also the lumens depends on how bright you want the space. The model o linked can support three lumen ranges which is for soft white, warm and very bright. I have it set at bright for family room and warm for bedroom.
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