Brighten Up Your Home With LED Wafer Lights

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Adding new recessed lights to your home is a great way to make the place feel like new! Today I will be showing my process of deciding where to put the canned lights, installation, & how to make them smart.
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00:00 Intro & Tools
01:23 Lighting Placement
02:47 Can Holes
03:55 Wiring
07:10 Slim LED Install
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10:36 Final Reveal
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@sgranger24 3 жыл бұрын

You need approved connectors for the Romex that goes into the junction boxes. Otherwise, nice job!

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure how I missed that. Thanks!

@john_thorpe 3 жыл бұрын

I was just at the point of him wiring the junction boxes and I'm like "WWWWAAAIIIIITTTT, you're missing......"

@austinguiswite3137 3 жыл бұрын

Before I noticed the missing Romex connectors, another glaring code violation caught my attention. It appears the new LEDs are wired with 14/2 on a 20A circuit.14 gauge wire should only be used up to 15A. Either rewire with 12 gauge Romex or replace the 20A breaker with one that is 15A.

@john_thorpe 3 жыл бұрын

@@austinguiswite3137 good catch. I didn’t even think of that, mostly because when I add anything, I automatically get 12/2 w ground and not even bother with the 14.

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

@@john_thorpe Thanks guys for all the help!

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

I put this project off for years but in the end it was totally worth the time it took! I much prefer this install over traditional canned lights.

@latinoheat49 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, thanks for showing everything needed along with links.

@IvanHopper 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! We see those lights everywhere!

@dankelley9361 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, love those wafer style lights! Dimmable & option to change the Kelvin rating!

@TampaTec 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great 👍

@billpincheon23 3 жыл бұрын

I really loved watching, very instructive..!

@chadparker53 3 жыл бұрын

My first shout out in a KZfaq video, ha ha. Nice video, my friend. Great job on the lights. Now I want to do my basement!

@lany_07gaming 3 жыл бұрын

WoW that's nice, great review as always.👍🔥

@szlash280z Жыл бұрын

When you buy the romex push in connectors for the junction box knockouts, make sure you don't buy the Heavy duty types that I did. They were such a huge pain to install and then I changed the lights out for a different style and they were even worse to remove. I mangled the boxes going in and out because the sheet metal is so thin and the connector tabs were incredibly stiff. I guess I got the ones for breaker panels. However, I just found some that have a split in the side and they are really easy to install and then remove if you need to. they hold the wires really well. It made me cry and die inside when I tried them.

@ddrusa 3 жыл бұрын

That is what I want to do as well thank you for the tips

@Keepingitreeled 3 жыл бұрын

These have been a game changer doesn't matter if there's a stud dosnt matter where the stud is you could install these anywhere

@techwithethan 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great

@WideOpenThrottle1984 3 жыл бұрын

I did a Phillips Hue sync box and love it! You won't regret it and watching movies will never be the same!

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

What lights are you using? I'm also thinking about trying out the Play Gradient so it should looked pretty cool.

@WideOpenThrottle1984 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBrett the Play Gradient wasn't out yet but here is my tik tok video of my setup vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1UDq92/ Also here is some additional lights I have in my setup. vm.tiktok.com/ZMe1U6AeP/

@a.m.m.4592 3 жыл бұрын

That turned out pretty good. The sat really flush to the ceiling.

@johnsimun6533 3 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. Just build a drop down ceiling. Then run the wiring above. The hardest part is finishing of the ceiling.

@johnchan6191 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, gr8 work. Gr8 video in show how EZ 2 install & what 2 do when there is stud in the way. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.

@terryq9966 2 жыл бұрын

These wafer lights are usually only 1/2" thick - same thickness as the drywall - so it will fit in the hole without touching the joist or rafter.

@cutum 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@ABRUSAHAELEKTRIK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@viratchopra 3 жыл бұрын

hi Bret, could you do a video on wyze thermostat too please, i bought one but hesitant to install it seems complicated thanks

@lunamorales5154 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool

@sketchboy753 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. But I believe I would use Romex connectors on my junction boxes. This holds the Romex in place and keeps it from being pulled out of the electrical connections. It also keeps it from rubbing on any sharp metal edges.

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thank you!

@adriemarien9556 2 жыл бұрын

ooooooo

@ejohnson7916 2 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBrett I am curious about these lights; the junction boxes are very small. How many conductors are allowed in them? I am putting these in my bathroom renovation and I am using 12/2 cable. You appear to be using 14/2. NEC seems to indicate 2.25 sq inches per 12 gauge conductor in the box. If I do what you have done and use clamps, will I not have exceeded the provided box capacity? The ones I purchased do not have any description of the box capacity, they are very similar to the ones you installed. I wonder if a better way might be to use a transformer and supply only 24v DC to the lights in series.

@er1073 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for muting when said Hey Google mine would been confused I don't have any wafer lights. Thanks for sharing your video with us.

@lesmoor001 3 жыл бұрын

the plaster on the ceiling need doing before lights

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

There was some... I didn't do it.

@ismaeldelgado7078 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Brett, since it very simple to access the electrical boxes on the recessed lights, just get a dozen romex connecters and reset the romex wires in the boxes, Proper and Safe wiring. Before an electrical inspector on KZfaq see it, and I can stop worrying. Stay Safe.

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I plan to make an update.

@djiweb 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@turbogt2911 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I went with Nicor's DLE line (6" in the ceilings and 4" in the bedroom closets). Is there no need to secure the Romex to each driver box with the appropriate fasteners? (In the knockout)?

@colbyhodges 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta use cable clamp on those junction boxes.

@maddetox 2 жыл бұрын

I had a home built and I made sure I had recess lighting in every room and hallways. Very nice video.

@normferguson2769 3 жыл бұрын

Installed these puck lights in my daughters basement last night!

@MattRobloxYT1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video sir

@dannusmk1578 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Thanx!

@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the box plastic clips like I did.

@Devo_gx 3 жыл бұрын

I caught the JerryRigEverything reference! Love it!

@david-paquette 3 жыл бұрын

awesome work! just one question: why did you permanently close where the originals lights were? Normally you should never let a junction box hidden...

@aerontudor6542 3 жыл бұрын

I recently updated my garage with these "Ensenior 6 Inch Ultra-Thin LED" at Amazon!

@Homelesskateboards 2 жыл бұрын

Yes great video thanks 🍺🍺🍺🔥🔥🔥

@Djek1957 3 жыл бұрын

With the concrete ceilings we have in Europe it will be a lot more difficult !

@gabiruman 3 жыл бұрын

ikr? Everything in the US is dry wall so it's easy to make changes, here in Europe the way you'd go about this would be to install what we call "fake ceilings" which is basically dry wall was well, but your regular concrete ceiling stays under it.

@iLoveTheseRemoras 3 жыл бұрын

If your house's ceiling is wood panel it works just the same, the cutting just takes a little longer. Plenty of houses don't have concrete ceilings, flats, however, are a different thing.

@derrickstrohm1148 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Do you have a wiring diagram?

@bcbock 3 жыл бұрын

As others have mentioned the wires need to have the restraints in the cut out holes because you have cable against a sheet metal edge. If you ever get tired of that lighting, Globe electric makes a really nice dim to warm product line called Duo Bright. They’re water and dust rated, and insulation contact rated. They change color as you dim them, which is a very pleasing effect.

@Mango.Bandicoot Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely too stupid to do this. Looks good!

@on4acres Жыл бұрын

Do you know how thick of a ceiling these can support? Im interested in going through a tongue and groove ceiling over drywall.

@syedibrahim6991 3 жыл бұрын

Does the recess kit comes with knob too for changing brightness? Phipis hue has knob.

@majahanson311 3 жыл бұрын

So what exactly did you end up doing about that one light that was sitting kind of off-kilter because the joist was in the way?

@JosephJUMBOGallo 3 жыл бұрын

What if you already have can lighting but you want to change them to these types of lights. I've already swit he'd them to led wafers but the screwed right into the light bulb socked so I didn't have to touch the wiring but I would like to switch to smart lights

@abluee2298 Жыл бұрын

Great content, do u only need one junction box ?

@FactsMattersUSA 7 ай бұрын

Nice job but to avoid barriers use a stud finders to mark stud and fire block locations, also when fishing wire use a magnet to route the wire, this avoids having to cut extra holes in the ceiling. I'm an electrician, these are tricks of the trade.

@janeleekeller 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Brett 🙂 Saving to my, "Smart Home 101" Playlist 📲 🏘️ 😊, JaneLee 🕊️ - in Suburban Philadelphia 1/31/21

@rafijawedjhuhare8386 Жыл бұрын

how can you wire first light from the power source ? is that from swich or something else?

@abdulaleemali128 3 жыл бұрын

How does this brand of led wafers perform with with the lutron caseta dimmer switch pd-6wcl...Do you get any issues...lutron site only have a few compatible led downlights...how did u know this onenwould work without any flickering or ghosting issues..thanks

@johnlawson910 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to the blog? Doing something similar and would appreciate advice on the layout

@TheRicoCallao 2 жыл бұрын

You have to use non metallic push connector so the cable is secure in the jbox hole. Also will be better if you use wirenuts instead of those push in connectors. Lights are too close to the wall

@mikeman101433 2 жыл бұрын

I get how to kill the center old light and just use the power that was powering the old light and string it to each pod light. BUT what if I wanted to keep the center old light working as well?

@cagada 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any glare when the two cans by the TV are on?

@iansanchez1470 Жыл бұрын

I did this project in my Living room because it was Dark at night so I installed Square LED Thin Can lights with a normal switch on the ceiling Close to the ceiling of the Dining room and 2nd Floor Upstairs Living Space, then I used a Smart plug with a plug because we want it to be wireless and not touch it at all and we used a Receptacle connector connected to the cans, I also had a 1 Ceiling speaker and 2 surface Mount speakers I installed before the can lights were installed, it was a high ceiling but it was installed in the edges close to the 2nd Floor Balcony, where you see The Downstairs Living room. Years later I installed LED RGBICW LED Strip to make it like a modern home and was only turned on if the Other lights were off and the TV was on as accent Lighting

@iansanchez1470 Жыл бұрын

Also we're placing more lights in the Future

@normasearls4087 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use these on already recess lighting ?

@axjohn 3 жыл бұрын

Do these emit RFI? Radio frequency interference?

@morganhemingway817 Жыл бұрын

Man I must be living in the dark ages. Haha. I had no idea that they had those light switches that you could control through either Google or Alexa. I'd like to get some more information on those. Oh and by the way ...Great Job

@BUZDRIFT 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, those are some Janky AF ceilings and walls! Like slapping mud onto a fkn hut! Great video BTW!

@pwisc2115 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was just me seeing that ceiling just like you said someone put mud on it like hell. Me as a DIY-er I can't install such beautiful lights with a horrible ceiling. I feel putting the fanciest suit on but with dusty or muddy shoes on.

@BUZDRIFT 3 жыл бұрын

@@pwisc2115 Totally agree 100%

@terryq9966 2 жыл бұрын

Almost looked like it was supposed to be an Italian plaster finish. If it wasn't that, it really was a bad look and I could see where the holes were patched too! Better to get some all purpose mud and skim coat the thing and, for goodness sake, use flat paint on it!

@syedibrahim6991 3 жыл бұрын

U mentioned bridge? What model

@kevink239 3 жыл бұрын

If that was the breaker for the room, you need to use 12 gage wire, as per code the 14 gage is only aloud to be "fused" up to 15 amps in most places. Also you need to use a box connector where ever the cable enters a box. Other than that nice work!

@tubetop123 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good. Don't we have to put in a wire holder in the junction box hole

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I missed that part and need to go back and do it.

@Vortechtral 3 жыл бұрын

Are all 9 cans on one switch, or on that one light outlet? I want to add some much needed light down in my basement, but there is only 2 lights attached to my switch. If I can replace the 1 (one is at the base of the stairs, the other is in a different room) at the base of the stairs with some cans like those spread out without overloading anything and still be safe then I might have to do that.

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

All cans are on one light switch. Definitely looks into how many lights you can add per circuit. That is a part I would need to do some research on.

@Vortechtral 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBrett Thanks for the update. If I do follow through it would be max 6, its mainly to replace 1 pull cord light further in the basement, and of course to replace the one bulb at the base of the stairs.

@whylawhy 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Where did you get your blue couch?? Thank you

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

It is the Kivik series from Ikea.

@MisterRay11 Жыл бұрын

Need a romex connector and you can put 2 wires into 1 hole

@SergeiCherkai 3 жыл бұрын

10% enough )))

@olahansen 3 жыл бұрын

Who did the plaster job on that roof?

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

Whoever it was did the same thing in my whole basement and I have considered ripping the whole thing out and starting over. I was the one that filled the holes.

@olahansen 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBrett Learned now that ceiling is inside, roof outside! :) Nice lights!

@bcbock 3 жыл бұрын

Just hire a professional to skim coat the ceilings to a level 5 finish.

@bzipoli 3 жыл бұрын

it's a lot of work but it looks so good tho!

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

100%! I'm glad I just went for it.

@boogie1014 3 жыл бұрын

Any experience with air coming through? Just wanna know if I should get the wafers or airlocked cans.

@OutdoorsWithGeoff 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve worked with these plenty of times. If you cut your hole to the right size with a hole saw, you won’t have any air gap issues. I keep my 4 inch and 6 inch hole saws in my box. Those two springs are very strong and will hold it snug against the drywall. They will snap your finger too so watch out. For those bulbs that are wet area rated, they come with a ring gasket that goes around the top lip of the wafer to work as a moisture barrier. I’ve installed those over my shower and bath tub.

@Chris-hw2nx 2 жыл бұрын

I can't get mine snug with the ceiling. Huge gap. Any tips?

@TechWithBrett 2 жыл бұрын

Your ceiling may be partially uneven, but make sure there is nothing in the way of the clamp so it can fit flush on both sides.

@anthonyrochon3907 7 күн бұрын

What if your wafer light only has white and black, no ground?

@mewing-gawd Жыл бұрын

Amazing job, but I think you look like Josh Homme🤣

@toxzic_3604 3 жыл бұрын

Ur cool

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

You are too.

@priceandpride Жыл бұрын

What happened with that rough ceiling finish?

@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын

It was the people that finished the basement before us. But sure what happened there.

@robertdseals1 3 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you set the brightness to full bright on the lights then control the dim with the dimmer switch?

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

So on the actually light that is only changing the color temperature and not the brightness of light. So you have to change temperature on the light but the brightness is from the switch.

@robertdseals1 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBrett OH! Thanks!

@fjalarsigurdarson4862 3 жыл бұрын

So funny watching American houses. They seem like playhouses where you can poke and make holes everywhere. I guess it makes DIY easier than in the reinforced concrete fortresses we have to build in my country :-)

@ramonfunes3542 3 жыл бұрын

This room looks like a Studio for family entertainment, who need a concrete dungeon?

@fjalarsigurdarson4862 3 жыл бұрын

@@ramonfunes3542 Ehh we do. Earthquakes up to 6 on Richter. :-)

@mikegulnazarian3540 3 жыл бұрын

he seems so proud of himself well he did it so yea. ladies now you try and when u fall maybe then we'll be equal.

@gannong1 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t you need to seal the opening with an approved connector? Unless you live in 3rd world country with no codes... nice vid

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

I now know I need to do that. I will be fixing. Thanks!

@lochlanholton3014 3 жыл бұрын

@jc2604 3 жыл бұрын

So... what happens when they burn out?

@terryq9966 2 жыл бұрын

Replace it?? Should last more than 30,000 hours though. Even if you can't get that manufacturer any more, just pull down the old light and the junction box and buy a new, very similar one. Yeah, it's not unscrew and screw in easy like an incandescent or cfl bulb, but not terribly complicated either.

@thewashingtonfamily7822 Жыл бұрын

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooook

@TechWithBrett Жыл бұрын

Don't forgot to add the push in connectors into each light box knock out. Looks like I forgot those.

@scottodonnell7121 3 жыл бұрын

I watch alot of these remolding videos. It seems I never see strapped ceilings in them. The drywall is screwed right to the joists. I did all my work in Massachusetts, and every ceiling is strapped with 3/4" pine perpendicular with the joists. For several reasons. Are we the only place in the country that does things right?

@oldgoldtopgoldtop6039 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I like the strapping especially for running the wires but new codes wouldn't allow batt insulation on the strapping in our new addition. Inspector said our options were cellulose fill or foam for the roof.

@scottodonnell7121 2 жыл бұрын

@@oldgoldtopgoldtop6039 that's a bullshit rule. Just more rules for the sake of having rules.

@werper09 2 ай бұрын

I would have first redone the ceilings, somebody did a bad job with the sheetrock compound and sanding. At the very least paint it a flat white, looks like there is a sheen.

@TechWithBrett 2 ай бұрын

I would have made them worse... I like the idea of the flat paint though.

@werper09 2 ай бұрын

@@TechWithBrett Yes and the flat paint will do a better job of hiding the flaws in the ceiling.

@jennabobenna3631 2 жыл бұрын

"Chain them all together" aka "run them in series"

@Phil-D83 2 жыл бұрын

I go 5000k everywhere

@nguyenjayden5780 3 жыл бұрын

@MakeAnything- Ай бұрын

"Nice Cans"

@maxchilla732 3 жыл бұрын

Cut a whole in yout ceiling! Unfortunatly that wont work in Europe.

@iLoveTheseRemoras 3 жыл бұрын

Works exactly the same in almost every house I've seen in Europe, flats are of course different thing as your ceiling is at the same time the floor of the upstairs neighbour. Which is also the same situation in the US 😉

@maxchilla732 3 жыл бұрын

@@iLoveTheseRemoras well dosn't work in my House and wont work in other houses I know around here. You can't drill such giant holes in concrete ceilings.

@Troblack 11 ай бұрын

But what happens when one goes out????

@TechWithBrett 11 ай бұрын

You can just replace that LED light. Right after the junction box there is an adapter that you can easily remove and replace the LED wafer.

@Troblack 11 ай бұрын

@@TechWithBrett ah ha, thank you!

@ciptnis 2 жыл бұрын

you need to turn off the electricity ? i just did it while it was on lmao

@Shadow__X 2 жыл бұрын

not living in a drywall home sucks... every wall is basically solid concrete and installing cables is basically impossible after construction, scewing anything into the wall requires stone drill bits and a hammer drill

@sfsfsdfsdification 3 жыл бұрын

WARNING! Make sure this installation is up to your local electrical code!!!

@haroldgtv 3 жыл бұрын

Why not use smart lights ? its crazy to me.

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

I considered going with a traditional can and installing Philips Hue recessed lights in each can but that is around $55 per light where this was $30 per light and I didn't need to purchase a can. Long term I think this was a better option.

@nguyenjayden5780 3 жыл бұрын

@LCculater Жыл бұрын

Man just use a hole saw ?

@donhuffer4637 3 жыл бұрын

Ceiling JOIST not stud.

@GrandmaHatesTech 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was Waffle Lights

@TechWithBrett 3 жыл бұрын

I'm truly not sure what I should be calling them.

@GrandmaHatesTech 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechWithBrett Either way is good, but now I am hungry :)

@peterc1679 26 күн бұрын

Dude nooooooooo you can run romex into a bare hole like that!!! I appreciate the DIY and project looks good but man make sure you are using the proper supplies. You can use the cheap plastic romex clamps and it will protect the wire from the metal edges of the box, surprised it didn’t come with them. Good job otherwise though!

@TechWithBrett 26 күн бұрын

I learned my lesson. Thanks!

@user-qq3vc1og1c Жыл бұрын

They are too bright and garish

@pdogakron1623 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know who mudded your ceiling, but you need to get your money back. So bad! If you use the lights on the 3000-5000k setting, they will show every defect.

@terryq9966 2 жыл бұрын

And any finish other than dead flat or matte ain't gonna help matters either!