Could you talk about CRI? Some lighting designer says CRI for LED isn't the same as incandescent and fluorescent. I generally spec 90+ CRI, but would love to know more.

Great presentation! Subscribed!! I'm looking to use Ketra 2D adjustable fixture in my project. The building requires 2-hr fire rated housing or light cover. Most covers are 9" deep - too deep for the ceiling. Any other options aside from building them out of sheetrock?

Before I had cataract surgery, I loved 4,000-5,000 kelvin. After, I prefer the 2700-3000. After the doctor did the first eye, I was looking into the bathroom sink brushing my teeth and I could see one eye looked all amber colored. You are making a very good point about depends on the person. The world looks so beautiful after the surgery, it was worth it.

This is amazing, thank you. I have been struggling with this issue for a new house. I plan to watch all of your videos. I'm just putting together my lighting schedule. Was considering the USAI 1" fixtures but thought they would be too expensive. I'm looking at some 2" WACs. Are the USAI fixtures more expensive?

Subscribed! Thanks. 😊

Great video and also +1 to a very good random YT recommendation. I have a question on your point about color consistency if you don't mind: I'm building a granny flat for my retired parents which is a single ~40 x 10 ft room with kitchenette at one end, small dining space in the middle and bedroom at the other. I was planning for GU10 track lighting in the kitchen at 3000k, then 2700k track in the dining and 2700k ceiling fan light above the bed. I totally get your point about 5000k to 2700k being jarring, but wdyt about the above given it's just one "room". Thabks again!

I thought you were saying "tuna boat" white. Lol. You were saying, "tunnable".

THINK TWICE BEFORE DOING... New smaller LED fixtures...nice looking - Yes Easier to install - Yes... but thats about it. I've installed hundreds of the new, flat, wafer style LED fixtures over the last couple years and after much pain and suffering have learned the fallout is terrible. When they die... you have to replace the entire fixture not just screw in a new bulb. And forget the 22 year life expectancy claim. Plus... good luck finding a replacement fixture of the same model with the same lumen output in the same color as the one you are replacing. I Installed 20 LED fixtures in a customers great room two years ago. was able to find a match when the first two lights failed... since then no luck. Same manufacturer, same model number but the color of the lights when lit do not match. The only fix was to replace all 20 fixtures to maintain color and brightness matching.

I have a new build with 6” can lights, it’s an open floor plan (living, dining and kitchen) and would like to replace the large lights with a smaller aperture. Is there a product that fits into a 6” hole but has a 2-3” area for the light? Thank you for sharing your insight!! I love your channel and have learned so much!

What's your opinion on having LED ceiling lights in every room of the home, as a foundational layer of light to build on as needed in each space?

What lights would you recommend for a attic conversion where there are sloped ceilings?

No one uses the dinosaurs anymore Ultra slim led are the way to go.

Wow, awesome video. I'm also becoming a lighting nerd. It seems necessary these days. I I just moved into a place. When I first viewed it (during daytime), I thought all the walls were white and the lights were fine. It turns out the walls are a cool white (with a bit of blue), and the the color temperatures are very high (up to 6000K even in the bedroom) with no lack of lumens. Crazy. My question is: can I just swap out to some warmer temperatures within the context of this paint color. I.E. does warm light work with cool walls?

Im still a bit confused. I went to buy a smart LED bulb that had a chart on the back that said 0 - 6000k. It was at '3000k soft light'. I need the daylight lighting and the guy said it can do 5600k no problem. Huh? I read the box and it says it can do up to 5000k so why is it marked 'soft light 3000k'? Ugh..

Is a 60 Deg downlight best for the lounge room or would the result be better using a 90 Deg downlights. Both are deep low glare lights.

I agree!

I really appreciate this video and the level of detail you went into. It's a huge help!

yeah my dad liked white leds due to his age. rip

Goverment makes shit gives you ahit and throws away the products that'll actually help you

Here’s an idea put your phone down and enjoy life outside of the internet. No screen no glare

Gimme incandescent any day everyday all day

Literally any light in a room is a glare bomb, light is a glare bomb, the sun, glare bomb, it causing glare has absolutely nothing to do with its affectiveness, performance, nothing

Lol

you deserve more views. Subbed for the support

Viewed over a non color corrected junk monitor.

So glad I saw this vid,🌸 USAI makes some awesome lights, I'm doing a remodel, I wish more ppl would show their 1" downlight, thanks new sub 💖🧚🏻‍♂

Can you please make a video about the LittleTWOs that just came out with USAI? I can't find any actual video footage of what the lights look like when turned on. Everything is just magazine spread staged lightning. I really like USAI's littleOnes but I didn't think they were strong enough for my 11foot ceilings over a kitchen task/prep area. But the littleTwos seem to have much more delivered lumens, more than Element Tech lighting 3 inch downlights, so I'm highly considering them but I don't live near their showroom! :(

Yeah man, stop doing things the way you want to and listen to some rando instead! He knows what's up when it comes to lighting big rooms! You should tear it all down! Don't even think of buying some smart bulbs that can change color and dim, that would just be stupid.

Put a dimmer on them.

LED lights are much better for the environment. It's just a bright white, you can get warm white which is less bright. Also if people want to use them its their choice, not your's.

i love how people want their spaces to be as dull and lifeless as a hospital with the 5000k bulbs and GREY EVERYWHERE

Thank you for these videos! Your expertise is much appreciated!

Never!

Wafer lights aren't the problem, its the type of bulb you put in them.

Will a dimmer change the color temperature down from 5,000 k to 2,800 k?

Thanks for this video. What brands or specific tape and extrusions would you recommend for under cabinet lighting in a kitchen. The louvered extrusion is pretty cool but guess not really necessary for under cabinet lighting?

How would you configure this light for a kitchen? Mine is 13' x 11' w/ 8 ' ceilings

But… how do you calculate the size of your light spot where you stand in a high ceiling so you don’t have shadows. If a light goes out I’m only changing the bulb not the whole housing.

BR40 in 6 inch recess and sloped ceiling 4’ apart and 4000 kelvin CRI 95. Perfect for art studio. I want bulbs not the retrofit style. “Only” 75 bulbs.

Nice

Rainbow

The rental unit I just moved into has an excess amount of recessed puck led lights. The lighting felt grossly cold so I've been going in and changing each one to 2700k. It was originally set to 6000k. No wonder why it made me feel ill!

I have two questions. What color do you recommend for attention to detail crafting and its kelvin? Second question is, I have a sewing machine and have trouble seeing because it isn’t bright enough. What can I attach on the top body of the sewing machine to see my stitch and needle position better?

Could this light you’re recommending be used with 240 volts power source ? I meant international markets where their voltages is 240v

Awesome info. I just had my Contractor put in lights (remote remodel in a house that had no ceiling lights) and they drilled 4” tunable Halos everywhere and I cannot stand the glare! They sit flat at ceiling level!! Any ideas on reducing the aperture by adding an aftermarket magnetic ring which also sinks the light into an enclosure? I have 20 of these all over the house. Thanks for suggesting an after market solution!

im surprised not more comments, you did such an awesome job explaining and educating your audience, and you are a great at presenting. Im getting all new light fixtures and struggling to keep the color temps uniform and some LED fixtures are stuck at warm, some are soft. I picked a chandelier that uses 18 LED bulbs (wagon style). I been going with soft - the LED bulbs available for this lamp come in 2700 soft white, 3000 warm white, and 4000 Natural daylight. Im thinking maybe 3000 is the sweet spot? Thanks for any advice. this is in a large opening living room with a dining room adjacent that has soft light LEDs

what light source were are you using in your kitchen? I need something similar.

Great info but I never did hear you compare the cost. You quoted $100 - $300 for your preferred options, per light. A descent 6" contractor can light housing (Juno IC22) along with a good LED retro trim kit can be purchased for well under $20. Depending on someone's budget, that might work better.

I'm in the midst of my complete kitchen reno (I'm doing the work) and we didn't have a lighting plan. I have, however, convinced my wife on the need to spend more time on a plan instead of rushing to "just finish the job". This said, my budget is fairly tight and I'm trying to find a source for the best bang for your buck recessed lights.

what a pointless video