Omg I just googled this and this is a perfect solution for what I need and without having to move the jbox and do wall repairs!! Genius man, thanks for the share.
Great video! How does one person do this as you do? How do we connect the wires while holding the fixture? It looks like you connected two wires, which you use to keep the fixture suspended while you connect the other wires. This part is not clear to me and thanks in advance for your guidance.
This is why I never mount a junction box for vanity lights during rough in. I simply weave the wire through the studs at roughly 6 1/2' off the floor. Once vanity & mirror are in, I am able to cut the box in perfectly centered with a hole saw, reach in and grab the wire, pop the box in, and mount the light.
greetings mr. paul; was there not two holes in the base plate that lined up with the wall box? seems it would be even stronger to use them all.put the bulbs in first, it would be easier......................g
They are easy to install but a bit of advice, never put bulbs in with bare hands. The oils on your fingers will shorten the life of the bulbs. A simple surgical glove on one hand will be all you need. I agree with the choice of directing it downwards. Up will only collect dust.
@@htownelectrican You're spot on Chris. LEDs emit very little heat so you don't have to wear gloves. Anytime a light source emits heat like halogens or incandescent bulbs you should wear gloves. The issue is the high heat from those bulbs heating up the oil from your hands, that creates a hot spots on the bulb.
Have the same issue with having to move the light fixture over to be centered over vanity. This was very helpful, thank you!
Great tip. I was looking for just that. A way to slide it over easily.
Thanks for watching!
Easy peezy, done many in my time good explanation for diy people . Good video stay safe and healthy thanks 😊
Yep, it's a good one to try for a beginner DIY
Powerful lights they look Beautiful
Thanks! We are happy with them
Omg I just googled this and this is a perfect solution for what I need and without having to move the jbox and do wall repairs!! Genius man, thanks for the share.
That is a solid fix to a problem that happens quite often. Great Tip‼️. Vinny 🇺🇸
Thanks!
nice haircut Paul !!!
Thanks!
Did you drill extra holes to mount to the light bracket?, did you put your terminations in the j box?
Like hearing the little elf's in the background.
Haha they're certainly little helpers!
Do the wire connections not need to be stuffed back into the jbox?
I don't have a junction box can you use a stud instead?
Great video! How does one person do this as you do? How do we connect the wires while holding the fixture? It looks like you connected two wires, which you use to keep the fixture suspended while you connect the other wires. This part is not clear to me and thanks in advance for your guidance.
Did you still connect the ground wires to the mounting bracket after you moved it?
This is why I never mount a junction box for vanity lights during rough in. I simply weave the wire through the studs at roughly 6 1/2' off the floor. Once vanity & mirror are in, I am able to cut the box in perfectly centered with a hole saw, reach in and grab the wire, pop the box in, and mount the light.
Good tip!
You don't install the pancake box during rough-in and prefer to retrofit it???? It sounds like you hide your joints In the wall... Gross
great job as usual UK
Thank you!
greetings mr. paul; was there not two holes in the base plate that lined up with the wall box? seems it would be even stronger to use them all.put the bulbs in first, it would be easier......................g
Good Job. Might add: Flip the breaker off and check for power at the box first.
Good point. Can't make assumptions...
He knows what he’s doing he’ll be alright
Enlightening!
Haha thanks for watching!
Thank you!
Always cover the drain if you are going to use the sink to hold screws. Stuff a piece of plastic or paper to temporarily cover the drain.
I don’t think the drains are even hooked up yet.Paul seems very knowledgeable on all things in building a house
Our drains weren't connected, but that's a really good tip!
I’m having an issue with the he screws lining up to the lights from the frame?! Anyone else have this issue?
They are easy to install but a bit of advice, never put bulbs in with bare hands. The oils on your fingers will shorten the life of the bulbs. A simple surgical glove on one hand will be all you need. I agree with the choice of directing it downwards. Up will only collect dust.
Even with LED’s?
@@htownelectrican yes, think of the fingerprints you leave and what happens when some bulbs warm up
Good point! Thanks for the tip.
@@htownelectrican You're spot on Chris. LEDs emit very little heat so you don't have to wear gloves. Anytime a light source emits heat like halogens or incandescent bulbs you should wear gloves. The issue is the high heat from those bulbs heating up the oil from your hands, that creates a hot spots on the bulb.
Dude you went super speed on the most important part lol what wires go where lol
Good information a little fast but I got. just saying
Thanks for watching. Let us know if you have questions!
Bummer, you fast-forwarded through the part I most wanted to see up close; the wires.
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The devil is in the details. Keep chipping away at it Paul.
Yep!