Recessed Lighting and Flush Light Installation

[SukmadikHo]

2:55 Did I hear right? Hmm

[4x12]

Hey guys, any vids on these recessed lighting with no attic access? I'd like to add 2 of these in my music room in the basement. thx.

[ResQ198]

I am replacing older, non IC rated lights with newer, IC rated lights. The previous owner / "contractor" decided rather than use the IC lights, he just pushed, by hand, the insulation away from the lights, allowing plenty of energy loss and air flow. Are the lights you are using here IC? Can you blow in insulation around them?

[CaptainDummyTalk]

And the clips just magically get pressed into place? Got four of them going in a basement bedroom ceiling, and those clips do NOT just pop into place. The only part of the installation I needed help with, and you skip over it completely. Duh.

[TheMrSanchos]

@CaptainDummyTalk It is easy . Not sure what style you are dealing with but there are various securing mechanisms that vary in difficulty...to the average consumer.

[iamaGod357]

shoudent u caulk it ?

[tonyfdesign]

Great video. Very informative.

[ElectricalContractor]

Thanks for watching my video about Recessed Lighting. My website has a lot more information for you as well.

[EvanQuinn07]

@ElectricalContractor thanks for the reply dave, I'll check your WS

[EvanQuinn07]

hey dave.....how far apart should the lights be? ...thinking about changing out the lights and putting cans in a small galley kitchen...probably 4' X 9' +/- ....how many would you say? 1 row of 3? or 2 rows of 3? ...what's the area a 75-Watt bulb will light up?

[ElectricalContractor]

@EvanQuinn07 So sorry for the late reply, i've been busy on my website, which is where I just posted an article that talks about how to position and locate recessed pot lights. There are lots of factors to consider before making the final decision, some of them include structural obstacles that may interfere with symmetrical installations. Visit the website for more information.

[urdecker]

You did not show when you put the mounting clips down in place.

[HardyRules2]

nice kitchen

[southeast40]

thanks for the video. i'm an electrician myself. i've done minimal residential wiring, but am getting accustomed to alot of the tricks fairly quick. these videos will also help in the future. keep 'em coming!

[ElectricalContractor]

@southeast40 Hey fellow Sparky - good having you watch the videos. Yes. I need to make some more of these, i've just been busy adding more electrical wiring info to the website. I guess i'll have to fire up the camera and get shooting!

[wormser1969]

Hey, they have this new thing on youtube - it's called VIDEO

[mar504]

@wormser1969 It WAS a video, maybe you should make a contribution before you start criticizing.

[ElectricalContractor]

@mar504 Thanks for your comment. Well, unfortunately I did not have my video camera with me that day, but I did manage to snap a few pictures of the kitchen lighting installation!

[tuprware63]

excellent video. Great detailed pictures.

[ElectricalContractor]

@tuprware63 Thanks so much for viewing the video, I hope it helps you!

[bmw92111]

very helpful thanks!!



[ElectricalContractor]

@bmw92111 Awesome - Thanks!

[forrestmunden]

Great video!

[manning2g09]

Im a newb journeyman with mainly idustrial knowledge, never touched one of these can lights, looks easy though. Thanks for the vid.

[ElectricalContractor]

@manning2g09 Installing can lights go fairly easy, but they do require careful measuring and making sure there are no obstructions in the ceiling. I enjoy residential electrical work, but I must admit, I do miss industrial work, especially building automation - I love doing that! - But that's ok - I'm automating my home little by little.

[nietzky1]

thank you, execellent coverage.

[camperjohn6464]

Very useful video. To see the pictures at 3:02 of the exact model I have and know I am installing it correctly. Bought the cans used so they didn't come with instructions.

[ElectricalContractor]

@camperjohn6464 Thanks camperjohn! Very glad I can help out - Keep up the good work!