Quick 6 month update, lights still look great and even withstood an ice storm! Also if you enjoyed this video, consider SUBSCRIBING :D It's free and helps out a ton! If you wanted to learn how to install pathway lighting that's even more straight forward then this install, check out this other video from me: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-O8IVyCRBjgk.html
But I’m 100% doing this in my backyard this week! This has been super helpful. I pretty much had a rough idea of what to do and how but the turn buckles and the ferrel bits were clutch and I liked how you zip tied several at once before moving the ladder! I wouldn’t have thought about that straight away! Nice video!
Zip-tying multiple at a time were out of necessity actually 🤣 I would have had to dangerously be on the top step of the step otherwise. Glad this video could help you out!
Very practical approach and informative. May I add that cable connection durability can last longer if : 1. Have the end cables tied/locked not just by the hammered/crimped silver thing (sorry I think u call it ferrol). 2. The loop can also be protected by a metal shield so the cable is not the only one touching the eye hook at the end. I wonder if shower curtain holder would look nice as an attachment to the string lights ;)
Thank you for the 'How to' video! Great method. We have the same Costco LED lights. The bulbs fill with water! We are in Washington State, so we get lots of rain. I have had to replace them. The LED Bulbs allow seepage. Dang.
The only issue that I've had so far with the lights is that some of them die pretty quickly, I've had to buy an extra 24 pack off of Amazon. Haven't noticed any water yet but crossing my fingers
Hi Yes I agree. I'm here looking for a solution to that very problem. I used similar zip ties and after a year in the AZ sun...even being "UV resistant". They are failing.
I just ran a light string around my deck, which has a pergola attached to it, so I already have vertical posts in place. Keep up the great postings, but I would’ve liked to see your setup at night, with the lights on.
Nice job! Thank you!!! You will never have a problem with leftove zip ties! As a do it yourself right, they will always come in handy for something down the road!
Hey sorry about that, I originally linked a 20-gauge wire but in the video, I used 20-gauge 4-strand wire (4x the wire!). I've updated it now and here's a better link: amzn.to/3sdVFdy. Hope this helps!
Here's what it looks like at night! photos.app.goo.gl/poajGNhJdVu1uirDA The pathway lights, I installed right after this video if you wanna check that out too ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-O8IVyCRBjgk.html
John, did you end up trimming off the excess strand and simply sealing the end of the wire? There is another video of that being done...I'm wondering can I cut the end of mine off?... Thanks
The excess string light? Nope, I ended up just continued it along my house under the gutter. I'm not sure about cutting the excess, I would probably just double it over. Hope that helps!
@@JohnHeng thanks John for the reply. Here is the video i found of the trim job. I'm hoping I don't ruin my set, but may try it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YUJC39f9wv0.html
The way how you did it with the first couple bulbs when you put them on really close and spread them out like a shower curtain but it’s the shower curtain hooks 🪝💡🔌🪫🔋🔦⚙️
Here's what it looks like at night! photos.app.goo.gl/poajGNhJdVu1uirDA The pathway lights, I installed right after this video if you wanna check that out too ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-O8IVyCRBjgk.html
Here's what it looks like at night! photos.app.goo.gl/poajGNhJdVu1uirDA The pathway lights, I installed right after this video if you wanna check that out too ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-O8IVyCRBjgk.html
The long black ones? Those are weather resistant 3/8" lag screws, I think they might have been either 5 or 6" long. The silver ones are eyelets that are linked in the description if that's what you were looking for
Hey John, thanks for the useful video. Question for you: why do you use the S hook on one end of the wire? I was thinking maybe to easily take down if needed, but can’t it already be removed via the turnbuckle?
Thanks! I just used the s-hook to make it easier to hook stuff on since I was doing this by myself while also filming. I think some of the eyelets that I had, the turnbuckle wouldn't have fit directly also. You can definitely just use a turnbuckle, s-hook just makes it a little easier. Hope that helps 🙂
It's actually a decent amount. These are a warmer color but it's enough light to be able to have a meal, see what you're eating, and see people you're talking to. Wish I included it in the video, sorry!
