Ultra Thin Recessed Lighting | Transform A Dark Living Space 

Lights used in the video (Amico 6" LED Lights): amzn.to/3q4mDnP

Great instructional, easy to follow. You are calm and clear in your narration which helps, not rushing and leaving out details. Extremely helpful. Thank you.

Wago connectors are the best 👌

This was one of the best how to vids I've found! Your directions are very comprehensive without overloading the video with the useless rambling that some presenters include. Keep up the great content and I hope your channel becomes very successful!

Super very nice video, thanks!!!

to pass the code do you need to secure the box above the drywall with the screws? Also, do you need to staple Romex 6" from the box like you staple for the outlet box? If yes, then how do you remove the junction box through the 4" drywall hole for maintenance if you have romex cable is stapled? Thank you !

What is the filter you are using in the attic? I do woodworking projects, and sometimes spray paint; the mask I recently bough is the 3M 6503. I want to make sure I can use a filter with what I mostly do.

Great idea using the marking flags to find your holes to clear out the insulation.

You missed the whole part of wiring I didn't see how you wire it and connect it from light

Great video on a great, great product. Thanks. One negative thing is the difficulty I have understanding your words because of the room's echo.

I rewired my mobile home with these in a remodel and you can get a 12 pack for well under $100 for basic versions. I also put in dimmers in a few but they are so easy to install and wire up. You can have brighter lighting, more lighting and at much lower energy cost. I put them in my kitchen, hallway and second bedroom and make a massive difference for a cheap price. Easy install option if you do not have a hole saw. I took a nail and a pencil and connected them with a piece of ground wire with a loop on both ends at the diameter for the hole . Push the nail into the middle and you can now draw a perfect circle to cut out with your jig saw.

I was hoping this was not a ceiling without attic access... maybe your next video?

I see you often mark your work area with tape and measuring all the way... I know it might be overkill for the small room and stuff you show on average residential renos but one thing that has changed my life is one of those self leveling (Laser Level 3 X 360). I've used it for commercial space but honestly if I had a side hustle of doing quick electrical residential work I'd be buying one for sure. It's one of those tool that can save a lot of time!

Buddy! Awesome video! I’ve been looking for a video like this for weeks. Insulated ceiling to attic with insulation. How to dived the lights. How to junction box and wire the 14/3 to 14/2. So much appreciated !!! Thank you.

Very helpful and concise videography. Just curious: do those little P/S boxes driving the LED's need to be fastened down to something or is it ok w/ NEC to float them above, unattached to a joist/truss or whatever? Thanks and keep up the good work👍

On minute 8:33 of the video I noticed you twisted both white neutral wires together but you confused me when you also inclided hot wire too beforr you taped them. How is that possible? Isn't dangerous twisting and putting together 2 neutrals and a hot wire???

Editing error. Two intro takes

I used a 3 laser level from amazon to get the LED lights lined up perfectly.

blown in attic cellulose is my personal nightmare.

In a similar situation I've used a Sawzall to cut out the switch box and replaced it with a Carlon old-work box (eg. BH234R). This allows enough access to remove wire staples around the box, makes fishing wires much easier, gives a bigger box to work in and if I'm careful no extra wall repair/painting.

You should invest in a code book(NEC) to CORRECTLY ground and secure wiring in an accessible attic. Methods used had many unnecessary steps.

@8:43: Were you just lying on the ceiling drywall (possibly with some plaster)? That's... daring.

This video was so helpful and accessible! I’m starting a project adding overhead lighting to multiple rooms, and I have more confidence about completing it now! 😃

Can you show or tell me how the wiring is done to connect each light to the prior one

Not sure if you did this, but also for the old pot lights you had caps you could buy. But these are shallow so use a piece of vapor barrier to cover over them. Use some acoustical sealant between the cover vapor barrier and the present ceiling vapor barrier. You can also add red tuck tape to the seams. Then cover with insulation. If you don't do that in a cold climate you will get condensation and mold.

Best Step-by-Step video on RU-vid! The flag idea is awesome!! 👍👍 Only thing I saw that I think might need a slight update is grounding that metal J Box. Add a green wire to the box and twist in with your grounds - Don’t want that box to become energized.

Great video. I have the same set up and want to add recessed lighting. The only difference is that I have two three-way switches going to the receptacle, so it can be powered from the front door and from the entrance to the living room inside the house. Is there anything in particular I should look out for when doing this?

The national electric code (NEC) requires 6 inches of free wire from the face of the box. It would have been better to remove the existing box and install a deep "old work box". a fiberglass rod might have been an easier method of feeding the new wire both up in the wall and across the ceiling.

Thanks for making this! Even though I have experience, it allows me to get everything I need together and have a solid game plan which makes everything easier. Much appreciated.

Thanks so much for this! We brought our first home and it’s from 1977 and we believe the ceiling is plaster. All rooms have light switches with no ceiling lights lol. Only one room has a switch-to-outlet connection. Do you have a video showing how to connect these lights to rooms with a light plain switch? 😊

do the LED driver boxes need to be secured or can you just push them through the holes?

Great video! I appreciate how calmly and thoroughly you present all of the information, as well as how neatly you lay out your links, timestamps, etc. BTW, at about the 4 minute mark you reference a link to another video that goes into more detail about cutting the holes near the ceiling joists. It was supposed to be available in the upper corner, but for me it didn't appear. Thanks for a great instructional!

This guy is great. He's so chill in demeanor and presentation for every topic.

Did you mount the LED controller box in the attic or is left loose?

Thanks for the great information. When you are daisy chaining, is it NEC code complaint. According to NEC Section 314.16 in order to fill 5 14-2 conductors you need 10 cu. These J-box have 8 cu space. Is there another section of the code?

These thin lights make it easy to install in Mobile homes where standard cans will not fit due to ceiling to roof space limitations.

nice video, audio sucks

I have a single light on a dimmer switch in the kitchen that has two black wires and a ground copper wire going into it. Would I use 14:2? There are other wires behind the switch that are capped off as well which is throwing me off. Thanks for any help.

I'm your electrical code expert 25 + years about 60,000 building inspections for big government.

Can any one break down how lumens and wattage works , we have standard LED spotlights installed in our ceiling in a Ryan Homes House ( I know ... let's not go there in this comment please ) The lights are so bright you can see them from outer space , even with a dimmer I find the light just way to cracked out.. and I just want to know if any one can recommend a better option. thanks you id be so grateful

Do this on a 2+ story house on the first floor, then lets talk ;)

What keeps the blow in from falling back out should you need to replace defective LED bulb with a like kind or worst case the led and driver junction box(s)? Do they make a top-hat so to speak?

This is very good, just please, perhaps change the audio so it sounds like the mic is closer to your mouth? Besides that, taking notes!

I've installed these in two rooms in my house. I have two questions regarding the electrical code: 1. Do the metal drive boxes need to be screwed to a joist to meet code, or can they be put up loose (like you did in the video)? 2. I thought I read about a limit on the number of wires/connectors coming into the drive box depending on the volume (size) of the junction box. Some of those drive boxes are pretty small, and they have 4 knockouts. I've heard they really aren't big enough (by electrical code standards) to contain that many connections. Do you know if that is true or not?

Should have pulled the switch box out and brought new switch leg into a new switch box. It is always better to have wire connections downstairs in the switch and outlet boxes. People add attic insulation and cover junction boxes.

In my case, i have a center fan/light in the living room (same in the kitchen) and i would like to install multiple LEDs. should i install a junction box and from there to fan and all LEDs?

Please, what do you use to cover the boxes and back of light to protect from the blown insulation and stop air leaks? Do you have a preferred cover? Thanks for another great video.

Very professional lighting install!We also sell these light fixtures at direct factory sources.Welcome to contact.🥳

11:10 You explained how they "push pin" connect but you didn't actually demostrate how to push the wire into the connector. What side are they suppose to push into orange side or the clear side? Last thing I would hate is for it to pop out Thanks!

So much more convenient compared to installing the housing for downlights. Are metal junction boxes in the attic required to be bonded to the home grounding system?

I'm remodeling my upstairs bathroom and adding these types of slim LEDs. Where do i mount the led transformer? Do i have to mount it to the joist? I have loose insulation like you but also a vapor barrier between the drywall and insulation. And since i live in Canada, it gets to -45C during the winter, do i need to insulate the transformer as well?

Worst lights you can use from a lighting design stand point. You never want too have you lamo image at the serface, These are way to glary, You never want to to see the lamp image only the result of the light, hence "recessed" Lights. Yiu install id fine but these are the worst style lights you can install in a home

I have done this many times . Another way you could have tried is where the wire came through the hole is usually big enough to fit another wire . Just push the wire through that existing hole and remove existing box and put in a new cut in box . Therefore no Sheetrock or painting to repair .

I enjoyed this video these are very convienent. I even showed my dad and he like to install them,

Hello I followed the same steps but for some reason the light le are not turning on. I have power in them but no light. I changed the lights 3 times but same result. The first light without connecting with the other ones would turn on but as soon as I would connect the second recessed light, both lights wouldn’t turn on. Do you know the reason

Great video! There is a model exactly like this that has a spot to slide the romex in and then you just pin it with the built in bar. You save money on the connectors and you also save time. Time is money!

I have a similar room that I plan on doing except, I have to fight with 2nd floor joists. Of course, they are running opposite of the way I was hopping, so twice as much drilling. At least I bought lots of wire a few years ago, before the prices became insane.

How much can you charge for installing those? If you don’t mind me asking.

I bought these and I’m going to try and just try and replace some lights with them. I need to pull the box out of the ceiling first. So we shall see how I do! Lol 😂

Would love to know how to install low profile lights like these outside in back vinyl soffit of our home for effects along the exterior of our home. thank you

Switch green ground screws left with no ground wire. Big violation even with metal box.

Awesome video!! Please explain what breaker size you are using ( i.e. 20AMP or 15AMP) Also if you are using 20AMP you should have 12 AWG running from breaker to switch. If you are, my question is: can you still run 14AWG between your LEDS, 14AWG to your switch and then 12AWG from your switch to your breaker?

Great explanation! Can you use a microphone in future videos for better sound quality and less echo

Curious. do you need to get an inspection for this kind of installation? first time homeowner. don't want to if not necessary but don't want to get dinged and face any penalties

All the capacitance in that 14-3 wire, there better be anti-ghosting resistors in the lamps or they're gonna want to glow. Recessed lighting is cheap and effective, but it can be a bit harsh. I'd love to see you do an install with some more indirect lighting. Posting this comment reminds me that I've been meaning to put some cove lighting in my condo.

Led layout design sheet you mentioned to know how to calculate layout of lights, pls share that video link.

Is there a limit as to how many of these can be daisy chained on a single 15 amp circuit or is it just based on the total amperage of all the lights?

Great video! Just one question.. when running the wires through the attic, are you running them on-top of the insulation or along the ceiling?

Is there a reason why you would not set them all to 5000 K if you were going to put them on the dimmer? Thanks

excellent video. one question... are you going to have to get a larger gang box in order to replace single pole switch with a dimmer? that wall box looked a little shallow.

You don't mention what to do if the preexisting wire is stapled to the joists. Good video anyway.

You are one of the few people who make this easy to understand. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

You would have a much easier time if you laid out the lights on the ground and laser up to the ceiling to mark your locations

On anther video I watched , they didn’t have attic access . They used the hole cutter in reverse , so the teeth of the saw wouldn’t be grabbing . A little slower but better then cutting through some wiring where you are cutting the hole

I wish these things were banned. They give off horrible glare type light. I know these are cheap and fast and work in some extreme situations such as under tight ductwork, joist etc. Do yourself a favor and buy something like the liteline intergrated or other. They have a real lens which casts light properly, lifetime warranty and are still pretty slim.

Wires are way too short, no adequate grounding in the attic junction box, no pre twisting of wiring ( yes I’m aware it’s not required but in practice it makes a crappy connection) attic insulation makes that box a hidden box.

The edit at the beginning is kind of weird...

Make sure you don't over load the existing circuit !

can u show a diagram of the daisy chain connections for one of the boxes ? Thanx!

I have installed these lights in basement renovations. Easy to snake wire above drywall and the lights snap right in (watch out if the snaps come back out and snap on your fingers)

I bought these to put in my basement. It only has shop lights right now. They existing wiring is 12-2. Am I able to reuse that or do you recommend switching out to 14-2? I’ll be using 8 lights in a roughly 20 by 15 space.

Do you have a video showing how to secure wiring in the attic or it’s ok to have them that way

How to do this type of work on the first floor of a two story house. Asking for a friend. 😑

How do you daisy chain the lights perpendicular to joists? Meaning, feeding the romex across the first 4 works if they are between the same two joists but jumping over to the next light would have to be perpendicular.

Attic access, to easy!

Why should the hole saw be 3/8" larger to drill the holes for the 6" ultra thin downlight? Can I also use a 6" hole saw to drill the holes for a 6" ultra thin downlight as well? Will the carbide hole saw drill through solid wood as well? Will a 5" hole saw also do the job for the 6" slim down lights? Thanks in advance!

I didn’t see you ground that 4sq. J-box in the attic🤓

These lights only have a CRI rating of 80.

So did you just leave the wire without it being stapled in the attic

Why did you set the lights to 3000? Does this make a difference when using a dimmer switch? Thanks.

Always great videos but you need to get serious about your audio. Empty room audio is the pits. Can’t easily understand you many times. Wear a mic. That camera mic is not helping your effort.

Don't you have to attach the ground to that metal box also? 10:21

What respirator are you using? Goof enough for asbestos?

@everyday home repairs, thank you for the video. I have a fairly long living room with only one overhead light. However, I do have a lightswitch that goes to that one overhead light. Can I just remove the current overhead light and tie 6 lights into that current light switch that powers the one overhead light?

Quick question as I can not find information anywhere: How to remove those lights? If the tabs are holding it tight and you have no access from the top, how do you remove it?

Is it acceptable to have a concealed junction box?

How to add a recessed light on a existing switch

Instead of using tape, use a laser. Quicker easier

Do you prefer the 6 inch over 4? I just bought a ton of the 4 for my place but am unsure.

Very helpful. What did you do with the insulation around the little recessed boxes?