How to Install Recessed LED Soffit Lights - Amazon Ultra Thin 4-inch Recessed LED Retrofit

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How to Install Recessed LED Soffit Lights - Amazon Ultra Thin 4-inch Recessed LED Retrofit

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Installing ultra-thin recessed 9W LED lights on my house exterior soffit. This adds additional security for the front of the house as well as provides good work light for doing car stuff in the driveway at night.
These are the color selectable LED lights from Amazon. They are ultra-slim LED with remote driver. The color is selectable with switch on driver from 3000K/4000K/5000K.
Ensenior 16-Pack 4-Inch Thin LED - amzn.to/3yweNrm
Hole Saw Bit Kit 23-Piece - amzn.to/47hrIP1
Heyco Trade 1/2" Bushing - amzn.to/37q4IAj
It was too bright so I ended up getting this Lutron Caseta line voltage dimmer to control output: amzn.to/3n1VdQm
I also use this Leviton Z-wave dimmer on the second circuit for the front windows: amzn.to/3C8kQDC
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0:00 Intro
2:07 Cutting Holes
3:40 Wiring to House
6:35 Wiring Driver
7:56 Results
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@aldovillalta5297 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just a heads up, always make up the ground wire first, then neutral, and lastly hot. That’s the safest way to do it.

@usedyou.19 3 ай бұрын

If the power is off there is no safety concerns

@toddpelton1378 Жыл бұрын

I especially appreciate the detailed information about the product and wiring. Thank you.

@bryanramirez1517 3 жыл бұрын

Came for the Lexus content, stayed for the home improvement tips! Good content my friend.

@TunerwithKids 3 жыл бұрын

Should be back on car and Lexus content soon. Thanks for watching.

@Craig5150EVH 2 жыл бұрын

Great Vid. Now I know to power all the lights and hang them up w magnets or gorilla tape temporarily and at a night use a ladder to move them around to my liking. Once I get them to where I want I can drill holes. This was great to see.

@ziggydiaz7601 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled upon this video since I'm doing my own research for this exact job at home, have a very good idea to start off as I'm very comfortable with Electrical work of all sorts, however the tips are invaluable price of romex at Walmart, and a real world sample of how many lights is enough and how many is too much. Earned a new sub bro, thanks for this video full of insight.

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The romex actually caught up at Walmart. It's like $21/25ft now. Which is still cheaper than HD or Lowe's. If you find armor flex 14/2 for cheaper, that might be a better value.

@thirstbuster78 Жыл бұрын

Brings me back to the days when we thought increased prices were inflation and would come back down. $3/m ($6/ft) for 14/2 in my country.

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

It’s the global copper costs. The mfg realized people will still pay the price especially in small lengths. When you get into professional sizes 250-ft rolls, price is closer to “normal” vs 25-ft. TBH the old price is $8/25-ft was too cheap.

@thirstbuster78 Жыл бұрын

@@TunerwithKids That's the price of a 500' roll here. I'm looking for scrap to add some lighting. It's getting nuts.

@waynewayne9693 2 жыл бұрын

The good: great easy to understand video and well put together. The bad: if you honestly didn’t know that was gonna be over kill I am confused at how you explained it and did such a good video.

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t think 900lumens per would be this bright. But neighborhood is pitch dark so this was huge impact. I’m on 10% dimmer now for nighttime use. Only at 100% when I’m working on car in driveway.

@josevela2943 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, looks amazing and it wasnt overkill. Looks just right👍

@waynewayne9693 2 жыл бұрын

Then you are insane.

@tml184 11 ай бұрын

it was overkill. 3 over the first garage door was enough.

@user-wr6tf2eg5f 7 ай бұрын

have existing lights on the garage door columns. I connect to that little curcuit and continue from there. How many lights can I connect to that circuit?

@shiftnsix 3 ай бұрын

Great detail and tips, good stuff!

@Tk-ed9ws Жыл бұрын

Looks so good mate,I’ll be installing mine in 2 weeks

@emme197990 2 жыл бұрын

I think I will pay with my credit card!!🤣👍🏼 good job bro

@wrxtuan 3 жыл бұрын

Have to admit, that shit is lit.

@Star3 3 жыл бұрын

Great watch, this on my to do list, will have to rewatch this vid. And that’s hilarious, figuring out you over did it once your done! Looks great tho, but I’m glad I watch this cause now I know to do half the amount of lights.

@TunerwithKids 3 жыл бұрын

Yes...I definitely over did it. Since these are 9W (about 1,100 lumens) each I thought I needed this many. The bright side is I have plenty of light to work on cars in driveway. I had to dim these to 10% using a Lutron smart dimmer for normal nightlight though.

@danielthommen8243 Жыл бұрын

@@TunerwithKids Dimming sounds good, however, I do not have any more outlet space available anymore, already running on a double switch in one outlet space... lol

@saquist Жыл бұрын

"It think I might have over done it guys" Tim "The Toolman" Taylor...is that you?

@rueljose8137 3 жыл бұрын

That's nice, I subscribe since you convert your 3is front bumpers, now I have my lexus 09 was already converted just done today your video helps alot.....

@russellsmyth4584 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! A real diy vid.👍glad your kid is ok

@autoandhomediy5974 2 жыл бұрын

If that's the ok only insulation on those kneewalls.. Idk what part of the country you live in but the kraft face batts( paper faced). Is supposed to be on the conditioned side of the wall. I believe that's a standard everywhere in the country. Vapor barriers are always suppose to be on condition side of exterior wall.

@rogerphilip9577 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video Binh. I actually ordered the same exact light and was looking for some tips on spacing - and came across your video. I have the exact same garage setup. Would you recommend 2 downlights over small door and 3 over big door…4 feet apart? Also your 4ft light should have a output of 750 Lumens correct? Not 1100 Lumens…

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

I spaced them 3ft apart and they were too bright. I think these were 9W and about 900-1,000 lumens. I’m using them dimmed to 10% using a Lutron line dimmer and it’s plenty bright. When I’m working on cars in driveway the 100% is perfect.

@addminusDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Now you can do car repair outside garage at now lol

@d2w4x8nb Жыл бұрын

That’s 🔥

@dannypicciotto242 Жыл бұрын

Amazing good job man!

@joshuaroyal3272 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I died when this guy cut to the final reveal & just says: "I think I might have overdone it guys..." 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Did a good job though, it was a bit of Overkill I agree but man that was funny 😂😂😂👍

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Yea. Could have gotten by with 1/3 as many lights. I have them at 10% on a Lutron line voltage dimmer. But it’s good to have option of 100% when I have to do car stuff in driveway.

@Mark300win 2 жыл бұрын

@@TunerwithKids are these led dimmable or its a workaround

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

They can be dimmed using once of the compatible dimmers. I’m using a Lutron Caseta dimmer and a Zwave Leviton dimmer.

@dominicmartinez9446 7 ай бұрын

How did you wire light to light using one romex wire along the house. How do you connect them all on one

@TunerwithKids 7 ай бұрын

It’s daisy chained and terminated in each driver. There is room in each driver to match 3 or 4 connections.

@ryanharrington2083 Жыл бұрын

Did you have the wire from the switch to the junction box and then run a separate wire from the junction box to each light? Didn’t really touch on that. Like I understand how you got power to the first light on but what about subsequent lights?

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

I ran a circuit for a flood light and intercepted for the canopy lights with a dimmer.

@fortgrove3166 Жыл бұрын

I have issues with my last color light. It shows as sig-mesh and never installs. I also didn’t install a kasa switch. Totally on the app on my phone and still doesn’t install. Any ideas? Tech support hasnt been helpful. I tried auto/easy, ap/wifi and Bluetooth modes to no avail.

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

No idea, I don’t have the smart color lights.

@edhammel9535 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Question: how many lights can you pigtail off of one end-run … presuming 15amp circuit

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

These are 9W each, so a 15A circuit can theoretically support 1,800W if there’s no voltage drop due to distance.

@user-gh4jl2tw6k Жыл бұрын

I feel like I could do this myself, and didn’t want to pay 1k-2k for install. I’m just worried about hooking up power to them? Do you just run the single wire Romex across all the lights and then cut it in half and tie them together to the light?

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

Cut each section of Romex. Strip the wire back and slide into quick connects. At Each light will have three ends into a connector, two romex and the LED driver.

@MakeitTryitDIYit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@picardentify 10 ай бұрын

Hello, just found your video and had a question since you have had them for awhile. Do you have an issue with bugs and spiders because of the lights. The ones i have attract bugs and when there are bugs, there are spiders. I need to switch them out and I'm trying to find ones that won't attract flying bugs. Thanks

@TunerwithKids 10 ай бұрын

Any light will attract bugs. Especially in FL. I let the spiders web and catch most of them. I usually blow the bugs and use a broom to clean them.

@picardentify 10 ай бұрын

@@TunerwithKids thanks for getting back to me. Appreciate the info ..

@Ricardo-RAC Жыл бұрын

I clicked on the link for the lights, it shows these are for indoor use. How have they held up?

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

They are good. The lens are yellowing due to UV but everything works. I have them on smartthings and on at sunset and off at sunrise dimmed to 10%.

@davypham9932 2 жыл бұрын

Do the lights have timer settings or do they stay on all the time?

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

I have smart switches on Samsung SmartThings automation.

@alexanderpacheco261 2 жыл бұрын

You could also use a photocell

@NoName-nb9qi Жыл бұрын

@@alexanderpacheco261 You could also use your what????

@slim894sw 2 жыл бұрын

How much did you charge to put them lights

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing. It’s my house.

@K3VINsTube Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a comparison of 5k vs 4k at night. Would it be hard for you to change it all to 5k? Great job by the way. I'm looking to get this done at my house.

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

Probably not noticeable on camera to 5K. I didn’t want that daylight white look so I kept it 4K.

@K3VINsTube Жыл бұрын

@@TunerwithKids I understand. Great job

@Sblack8123 7 ай бұрын

How are these holding up? Any issues?

@TunerwithKids 7 ай бұрын

Working great. Every night on at 10%. The UV is yellowing the lens though.

@coleroach8865 5 ай бұрын

How have they held up over the last couple years?

@coleroach8865 5 ай бұрын

Also are they wired in parallel?

@TunerwithKids 5 ай бұрын

Yea. Going strong. On every night from sunset to sunrise.

@phungpham7803 2 жыл бұрын

Good job bro

@EngineMotor 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, quick question, what kind of security camera do you have? It looks nice

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Lorex.

@EngineMotor 2 жыл бұрын

@@TunerwithKids can you send me the link of the one you have? Also, do you have an installation video?

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

No video. They were already on the house. It’s just the Lorex NVR system but it’s old tech now. There’s better options with better remote access and cloud now.

@ramelharvey3300 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great video and it gave me some great ideas.

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Yea easy for me for wiring, probably hard for most. The side where windows were (not done on camera) was a pain to fish wiring. I should have added a 120V weather proof outlet but planning to do it soon for holidays lights.

@ramelharvey3300 2 жыл бұрын

@@TunerwithKids So you were going to add the weather proof outlet so you can have an outlet there for Christmas lights?

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Yea. I was scoping out parts. Need a $8 plastic weather proof box, $4 weather proof cover and $4 WR duplex outlet and some conduit or flex. I plan on pulling a sub panel near this side of the house/garage soon for more outlets and redoing some of my circuits to better distribute power. I plan to feed this outlet off a GFCI I’m installing on inside close by so should be a simple adder once I’m in the attic space.

@ramelharvey3300 2 жыл бұрын

@@TunerwithKids Thats a smart move, I have some outlets and lighting to change myself but I keep putting off and I have most of the parts.

@thejimmysvideos 2 жыл бұрын

How is the quality of the soffit lights? Looks like it’s been a year, any burnout?

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Still running strong. Have them dimmed to 10% from dusk to dawn on my Lutron Caseta dimmer system. I also have some inside the house over bathroom shower and it’s working great. My rear patio, I tried another brand and those are working well too.

@billhawkins6959 2 жыл бұрын

Did your 4 inch hole saw work or did you have to enlarge the hole?

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

It’s slightly too small. Right where the clips are. So I trim on drywall or wedge it in on the aluminum soffit.

@Dezmond_Roman 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody's mentioned securing the driver my inspector would not pass if it's not secure

@bigherb4153 2 жыл бұрын

Did you run jumpers from each light?

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

I daisy chained from the homerun to each light. I think it’s 4 going right and rest going left. The wago type push connectors have four holes so the LED driver at the split has all four holes used. Others use 3 of the holes (power in, LED driver, power out to next light)

@truthseekerKJV Жыл бұрын

Yeah this is a real simple DIY project. No need for an electrician here. Anyone can do this.

@mumtaz5740 2 жыл бұрын

Just want to know how much would it cost per pot light

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Check links in description box to Amazon.

@EngineMotor Жыл бұрын

Is a permit required for these lights?

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

No.

@tjackson467 2 жыл бұрын

is the link for indoor recess lights

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

These are indoor and outdoor. Check links in description.

@Mark300win 2 жыл бұрын

How far apart didnyou drill those holes?

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t remember like 3 or 4 feet.

@Mark300win 2 жыл бұрын

@@TunerwithKids looks more like 3’. It’s recommended for 4” pot lights to have them 4’ apart, and for 5” lights, 5’ apart

@R000831 2 жыл бұрын

How many can you do on one 1 circuit

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

A 15A 120V circuit is max 1,800 watts. So do the math if it’s a dedicated circuit.

@priceless55 Жыл бұрын

Need more lights . Should double the amount of the lights.

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

And light the neighborhood.

@madcowusa4277 Жыл бұрын

If I did this here neighbors would be bitching about "light pollution" despite not being able to see a damn star anyway because Seattle/Tacoma light drowns out most everything in the sky. They already complained about my single bulb yard light on a 4' post.

@danielthommen8243 Жыл бұрын

way too many lights dude :-)... I look at the same thing at my house, want to put in some LED lights... Some have to be switched on/off via light switch from the inside (replacing the ugly lights that were installed at the house to the left and right of the garage)... But I need another line going from the inside to be able to have Christmas light outlets and power for new security cameras... So a lot of Romex being installed there... Yours looks good, would be just too many for me :-)

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

Yea over did it and I dim them to 10% via Lutron dimmer system. But when I’m doing driveway work, the 100% brightness is great though.

@danielthommen8243 Жыл бұрын

@@TunerwithKids Don't get me wrong, I love how it looks like and it is bright! I cannot stand dark spots, I like it bright... Good job!

@henrythompson5624 2 жыл бұрын

How them lights holding up now

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

Good. I have them dimmed to 10% and on smart things from dusk to dawn.

@henrythompson5624 2 жыл бұрын

@@TunerwithKids ill give them a shot then

@emme197990 2 жыл бұрын

Its a good video just needed more information and show how you struggled with running the power wire instead of only saying it. Its supposed to be a diy vid. and that defeats it since there were major steps you did not include. Like how you ran the wires from start to finish.

@TunerwithKids 2 жыл бұрын

The struggle is crawling thru attic and pushing it between the lights. Hard to show that. I also have plenty of other videos on running wiring , circuits and panels. Check those out.

@dale3645 Жыл бұрын

Dude, power wash the soffit panel first.

@PutPup Жыл бұрын

Bet the neighbors love ya. 🙄 They install an LED streetlight in front of my house and it's just about at the end of it's obnoxious unnatural life span.

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

Our street has no lights so any house that provides light is a huge help to light up the neighborhood. I wished they installed some pole lights along our road.

@PutPup Жыл бұрын

I get that. We just are living in different lighting situations. Didn't mean to offend you or anything. I just can't stand the street light in front of our house since they had a request to install an LED bulb. We and all neighbors have 2 - 3 LEDs on our garages and porches so with the older style street light bulb that was more than enough to light us up more than needed. I enjoy watching the night stars, satellites, or whatever else may be in the skies at night but since they installed the LED street light it gives off so much light pollution that you can barely see a star or 2 on a clear night and it casts so much white light that even with the heavy wooden blinds in our house it still shines into the bedrooms, etc and gets annoying. The neighbors in the rest of the subdivision do not have the LED headache. The neighbor that requested the LED complained about their safety even though our end of the street was moré than well lit with all the LED porch and garage lights and the old street light. I suggested they buy a firearm and get proper training if they were that concerned over their safety. (Note: we live in an extremely low crime area with a high percentage of firearm owners. Imagine that? High gun ownership - low low low crime rate!)

@lyndacrockett2863 7 ай бұрын

No volume

@lyndacrockett2863 7 ай бұрын

Fixed it😊

@caleno723 Жыл бұрын

Really bad video. No explanation in the wiring at all.

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

What are you talking about. I literally show the wires going into the the quick push connects and crawled in the attic.

@bobsmith962 Жыл бұрын

Too many lights but nice job otherwise.

@TunerwithKids Жыл бұрын

Yea went over board. But for winter and night time driveway work, it’s a lifesaver. I run these at 10% dimmed all the time via a Lutron Caseta dimmer on a home automation schedule so it is equivalent of using 2 at 100% all night.