This is exactly the type of video that I needed! Thanks for taking the time to explain every step of the process... I am going to tackle this in my garage this afternoon.
I added a light before I watched this video. I was turning my breaker off and on , rechecking my wires thinking something was wrong, I did make corrections but you inadvertently reminded me to just turn your light switch on. BAM got it!! Those Romex connectors, first I've heard of such a thing but I need two at least one for that additional. It adds a layer of professionalism. I knew I missing something for covering. This is my first time doing this!! Nice work bro!!!!
I'm not sure if your ground/bonding trick would meet code or not. I know the NEC states that a 1/4 " minimum of the outer jacket must be inside the box past the Romex clamp. I would have grounded/bonded it to the box via a grounding screw & pigtail. I do realize your ground is making contact with the box via the clamp but it seems a little suspect.
Very nice, instructive lesson. You took me step by step, explaining each detail as you went. I'm doing this same thing tomorrow in my garage. Thank you, I know your video will help.
If I’m wanting to add a 4 ft LED shop light in my garage can I use this same method to take power from another light by just connecting the black and white wires? There’s two lights on that switch and I just want to make sure that adding another light from one of the other lights isn’t going to blow a fuse or what not…
Great video. Been looking for something like this for a while. Want to connect two additional lights to an existing single light in attic and think I can take the job on now!
What about in q bedroom with a ceiling my light fixture broke I want to do two lights on either side of the room instead of two bulbs in the middle how do I do that
@@pkdfw It depends on how many amps are on the entire circuit, which is typically rated for 15 amps. Most switches are rated for 15 amps and 600 watts (though that varies). Theoretically, you could run a dozen .75 amp lights on one switch, especially because today's LED light bulbs are 6-15 watts each. But most circuits have MUCH more than just one light switch on them, so check (and confirm) what else is on your circuit. But I have done 6 lights on one switch without issue.
He means.. how many more lights can you add .. you really have to figure out what other things are already wired up to that circuit (breaker) ...there is a limit!..search TH-cam for "how many outlets on one circuit" . (I'm no expert) research research research. (Outlets..lights.. lights are more predictable because you can calculate watts/power consumption easier) .. Try searching "how many lights on one circuit" ..iirc both are covered in the "outlet" video.
This is a good video but, unfortunately, it omits the one part of the process that I most wanted to see, namely, how he joins the wires together at the light fixture.
Use whatever the licensed and certified electrician you have install it has we know how to do this and we will do it safely and up to code requirements so you don't hurt yourself or anyone else or burn down your house.⚡👍✌
@@RavenTheLabrador or you can just look it up. electricians aren't brain surgeons so don't act like one. anyone with half a brain can do this stuff alone if they look stuff up. The electrical code for any jurisdiction is all publicly accessible online. I did most of the electrical work on my new house and it’s been working great and no fires or problems so far lol. Didn’t pay a stupid electrician for shit. : ) Don’t hurt yourself k smart guy : )
Nice instructional video, but what is that background noise with the droning & the clacking? It is annoying & distracting. Is that the dryer? If it is, it would have been nice if that was turned off first. 01/02/24
you didn't show the installation of the 2nd light fixture...what the heck...it didn't get installed into that junction box did it?? you should have showed where you put it. Ended too early.
"something like this' . it appears you connect the long wires to some short wires with no explanation of what it is- what your doing. Same with " a wire". Some unknown wire you run between the lights. Any wire? With 60+ % of your video showing you screwing/stripping you do very little explaining the things people came here to learn and need to know.
Could have put more effort into this. Lots missing. You had to shut down the power to wire so we missed that part and then also you never wire the second fixture and show the end result with both lights on working off one switch. Started off well and ended pretty bad.
This is a good introduction for those who have older homes in need of a quick lighting upgrade.
Thanks for stopping by.
This is exactly the type of video that I needed! Thanks for taking the time to explain every step of the process... I am going to tackle this in my garage this afternoon.
Glad it was helpful!
I added a light before I watched this video. I was turning my breaker off and on , rechecking my wires thinking something was wrong, I did make corrections but you inadvertently reminded me to just turn your light switch on. BAM got it!! Those Romex connectors, first I've heard of such a thing but I need two at least one for that additional. It adds a layer of professionalism. I knew I missing something for covering. This is my first time doing this!! Nice work bro!!!!
Glad it helped.Thanks for watching Don't forget to sub.
Thank you. That was very helpful. I am trying to add a light fixture in a room and this is very informative. Thank you - again.
Glad it was helpful!
That trick with the ground wire is brilliant! Great video - exactly what I was looking for. I'm doing exactly what you showed.
Glad it helped
I'm not sure if your ground/bonding trick would meet code or not. I know the NEC states that a 1/4 " minimum of the outer jacket must be inside the box past the Romex clamp. I would have grounded/bonded it to the box via a grounding screw & pigtail. I do realize your ground is making contact with the box via the clamp but it seems a little suspect.
I was searching this video for sometimes. Thanks for step by step description.
You are welcome 😊
Can you turn off the dryer if your shooting a video? Makes it much more difficult to hear..
I agree!
Nice at fixing things and also a great
Mechanic.
Very nice, instructive lesson. You took me step by step, explaining each detail as you went. I'm doing this same thing tomorrow in my garage. Thank you, I know your video will help.
Glad it was helpful!
If I’m wanting to add a 4 ft LED shop light in my garage can I use this same method to take power from another light by just connecting the black and white wires? There’s two lights on that switch and I just want to make sure that adding another light from one of the other lights isn’t going to blow a fuse or what not…
very helpful video. thank you for taking your time on explaining all the details.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Been looking for something like this for a while. Want to connect two additional lights to an existing single light in attic and think I can take the job on now!
Glad I could help
thanks for the help man
Happy to help
So its a dryer, I thought his wife was doing Pilates exercises. 🤣
What about in q bedroom with a ceiling my light fixture broke I want to do two lights on either side of the room instead of two bulbs in the middle how do I do that
Thanks for watching.
Great video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for the video! Will this technique work if you are planning to go from 1 light to 4 lights or 1 to 6 lights?
I would not add that many light to a single light . That will over load the circuit.
@@getitdonehomerepair I would be wiring 4 light fixtures that pull .75 amps each. Would that overload a tradition circuit?
@@pkdfw It depends on how many amps are on the entire circuit, which is typically rated for 15 amps. Most switches are rated for 15 amps and 600 watts (though that varies). Theoretically, you could run a dozen .75 amp lights on one switch, especially because today's LED light bulbs are 6-15 watts each. But most circuits have MUCH more than just one light switch on them, so check (and confirm) what else is on your circuit. But I have done 6 lights on one switch without issue.
Literally the entire reason I watch this video is to see how he jumped off of the existing light and that's the part he decided not to film....
Would be nice to know where the white wire come from?
You welcome.
why didn't u just tape in the light switch and save the wire u ran ? r am i wrong?
Thanks for watching.
Probably a great tutorial, but I wouldn’t know bc I got tired of listening to the dryer clanking away in the background. 🙄🤫
Sensitive ears 👂 😪
Bad recording methods. Now listen to my audio book with my generator on.@@pearlperlitavenegas2023
Were there no bonding screw in the junction box for the grounding wires?
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@@getitdonehomerepair said nothing.
My thoughts exactly!
Should have turned off the dryer before doing the video so it would be easier to hear you talking.🤷♂️👍✌
Thanks for the advice.
That was great!! I want to add another flood light outside. can use this method plus some metal wire sleeve??
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Thanks for the sub!
Can you add a separate light switch to it?
Yes you can.
@@getitdonehomerepair thanks
How many times can you do this to the same bulb?
Sorry what is your question?
He means.. how many more lights can you add .. you really have to figure out what other things are already wired up to that circuit (breaker) ...there is a limit!..search TH-cam for "how many outlets on one circuit" . (I'm no expert) research research research.
(Outlets..lights.. lights are more predictable because you can calculate watts/power consumption easier) ..
Try searching "how many lights on one circuit" ..iirc both are covered in the "outlet" video.
You need to do a load calculation, but you can usually run about 20 lights on 1 breaker, especially LED'S
I can tell this is old school how you did those ground wires
This is a good video but, unfortunately, it omits the one part of the process that I most wanted to see, namely, how he joins the wires together at the light fixture.
Wish I could hammer that fast lol 😂
hahaha. me too.
What caliber of wire Should I use sir?
Thanks for watching.
Use whatever the licensed and certified electrician you have install it has we know how to do this and we will do it safely and up to code requirements so you don't hurt yourself or anyone else or burn down your house.⚡👍✌
@@RavenTheLabrador or you can just look it up. electricians aren't brain surgeons so don't act like one. anyone with half a brain can do this stuff alone if they look stuff up. The electrical code for any jurisdiction is all publicly accessible online. I did most of the electrical work on my new house and it’s been working great and no fires or problems so far lol. Didn’t pay a stupid electrician for shit. : ) Don’t hurt yourself k smart guy : )
What an ass@@getitdonehomerepair
How about adding a larger light fixture in the basement? How about adding a 2 way switch?
I was waiting for an LED fixture to arrive.Now it is very bright.
i can’t find a place to ground my wire…i’m using the LED Recessed lights
Thanks for watching.
Couldn't turn the dryer off for this video? 😖
I'll be more thoughtfully the next time I make a FREE video for you! Your welcome
@@getitdonehomerepair *You're
Nice instructional video, but what is that background noise with the droning & the clacking? It is annoying & distracting. Is that the dryer? If it is, it would have been nice if that was turned off first.
01/02/24
Your welcome.
Turn off the dryer! Very distracting for an otherwise good lesson.
Thanks for watching.
you didn't show the installation of the 2nd light fixture...what the heck...it didn't get installed into that junction box did it?? you should have showed where you put it. Ended too early.
I was waiting for an LED fixture to arrive.
Dang why didn't you cut the dryer off first
Good information, but it would have been much better if the clothes dryer wasn’t running during the video. It was very distracting
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Informative, but next time turn off the dryer...it makes a racket.
Thanks for watching.
An easy alternative is to add a ceiling light with a motion sensor & it will turn on off automatically
Glad it was helpful!
Just wish you had shut off the dryer (assume) so distracting...
Thanks for watching.
If you’re missing a lighter I found it.
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Why cant you just come from the switch? instead of waisting all that extra wire.
The dryer is driving me nuts!!!
Your welcome
you're * @@getitdonehomerepair
He cut out like the two most important parts 😆 And why not record the entire footage with an external light a simple flashlight. But nice try
Glad it was helpful!
this reply just shows you don't know wth you are doing in this video, can't even back it up@@getitdonehomerepair
damn cloth and tube wire.
Thanks for the help but it would have been better if your dryer was off during your video. Very distracting
Thanks for the tip
Boo edit out all the hammer banging
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Turn off the dryer! Geez! 🤦🏻♂️
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Jesus Christ with the dryer already
Next time I make a FREE video for you I will be more careful! You are welcome!
"something like this' . it appears you connect the long wires to some short wires with no explanation of what it is- what your doing. Same with " a wire". Some unknown wire you run between the lights. Any wire? With 60+ % of your video showing you screwing/stripping you do very little explaining the things people came here to learn and need to know.
I'll try to be more perfect for you the next time I make a free video. Your welcome!
Hated the hammering.
turn off the dryer
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Not beginner friendly
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Could have put more effort into this. Lots missing. You had to shut down the power to wire so we missed that part and then also you never wire the second fixture and show the end result with both lights on working off one switch. Started off well and ended pretty bad.
Next time I make a free video for you I will be more careful