Scott installs ultra-thin, LED lights on a garage to replace a broken flood light.
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Time: 2-3 hours
Cost: $120-150
Tools:
Pliers
Hole Saw
Screwdriver
Wire nuts
Shopping List:
LED lights
14-2, NM electrical wire
Astronomic Timer Switch
Steps:
1. Before doing any electrical work, ensure power is turned off at the breaker. Confirm the power is off using an electric tester.
2. Remove the current light fixture and disconnect the wires.
3. Measure and mark where each new light fixture will go, maintaining even spacing.
4. Use a hole saw to drill openings for the new lights.
5. Fish 14-2 electrical wire from the main power source to one fixture. Fish wire to any additional fixtures
6. Make the electrical connections to each junction box and tie the wires together using wire nuts.
7. Clip each LED light into its hole.
8. Replace the existing light switch with an astronomic timer switch that will automatically turn the lights on at dusk.
9. Restore power at the breaker and test the lights and switch.
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Are they waterproof?
All of that work, and the lights look a little underwhelming. lol
you could also just buy those normal led recessed lights they sell at homedepot and flip the springs on them upside down and theyll work like this.
What I like most is when they pick a product, they show you how they install it BUT they pick the one scenario where the material he needs to drill is wood when 99% of houses have aluminum.
Don't make me laugh. These lights do NOT replace the function of the previous light. You removed the irritation when driving up, but your solution should have been supplemented by real floodlights mounted elsewhere, perhaps to the left and higher.
How will this light up the driveway? This seems more like mood/decorative lighting for the house rather than serving an actual purpose.
Carefully twists the wires together. Doesn't actually twist the wires together. Installs wire nut. All good
Why did I wach this I already know how to do this
Wouldn't it make more sense to install LED spot lights with motion detector that would light up the driveway?