I think this was one of the most helpful videos I've ever watched on here. I'm in the exact same situation you were and couldn't figure out how to plug in an LED light like this when there was no plug on the ceiling. This helped me so much. Thank you making this!

@dial2fast

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment!

Great video. I'm doing this on Saturday! Very helpful.

I put 6 of these same lights in my garage 6 months ago. I already had an existing light fixture overhead in the approximate center of the 2-car garage. This fixture was already controlled by a switch at the inside house entry door. I replaced the fixture with a 4-outlet receptical, routed the cords through the attic space (finished garage) and plugged them in. LOTS of light now. For mounting of the lights themselves, I didn't want them swinging on chains, so I drilled mounting holes through the metal housing, put screw anchors in the drywall ceiling, and screwed them in. They weight next to nothing, so they'll stay secure.

@Lolimaster

6 жыл бұрын

Why you need 3000+ lumens from a single light source, it's simply overkill you are not getting more light for your garage, 800-1000Lumens per light is more than enough.

Awesome video! Concise and well narrated. Thanks for posting.

The comparison shot was really good.

Very helpful and very informative. Thanks

Awesome video these lights really do make a huge difference when it comes to dark spaces

@dial2fast

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment!

Thanks for your video, you have given me some great ideas for my shop/garage. Thanks again for your expertise.

Been thinking about trying to replace the fluorescents in my garage with leds also. Very informative video, thanks for posting.

@dial2fast

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment!

Good job, I learned how to install the Led ceiling light

EXCELLENT instructional video! It's nice to see someone with great attention to detail :)

@dial2fast

8 жыл бұрын

+Steller Seth Really appreciate the comment. Thanks!

Solid video. It had everything I needed to know to do the same thing in my basement. Nice work.

@dial2fast

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment!

Nice job! Learned a lot. Your work branch is solidddd,

good explaining on what to do. Thanks!!

Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

Another bonus to consider using LED, there is no flicker, which some people are sensitive to.

Good solution. Well documented and explained. Thanks.

Excellent video with clear instructions. Thank You.

@dial2fast

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment!

Thank you! Excellent presentation.

@dial2fast

8 жыл бұрын

+Carl Street Thank you sir!

I had the same issue with the T8 fluorescent light fixtures in my garage so I replaced both of them with LEDs and no more issues! Also, the LEDs is going save me a lot of money on electricity and bulbs.

@tmtv2234

4 жыл бұрын

Niclacoste is yours hardwire or is it the same concept as this? I am planning to replace mine since both of my lights have bad ballast.

Thanks for your video. I had returned this product simply because I did not realize it came needing a socket outlet and my existing fixture was hardwired. I did not realize how easy it would be to add a socket receptacle so I might go back and do this myself. I only wish you were more detailed on the measurements, etc you used for the socket receptacle installation as you were for the screw hole distance placements for the fixture install. You went straight to "so I cut the hole for the socket receptacle" but that is where I am going to have to wing it as a first timer. Otherwise great video.

Nice good job!

looks good. I may put these in my garage to save money on electricity. I've got the 4 foot 4 tube lights at 32 watts each.

Nicely done video. Thx

Another great video as always :)

@dial2fast

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you!

Fantastic video!

@dial2fast

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment!

You did a very good job making this presentation.

@dial2fast

8 жыл бұрын

+Art Hamilton Thanks for your comment

@officedotie

6 жыл бұрын

I think if you fully extended the power cords you could have placed the new power box in between the 2 and only have to buy and fit one of the blue power boxes good job

Very bright the led fixtures are

I installed 5 of these in my home shop 2 years ago. There in use every day, light output is great and they haven't missed a beat. My only complaint, now that I'm looking to add a couple more is the price has gone up 50%.

Love it thank you

Glad you said it could be hot wired. I've been wanting to know if that is possible. I have the old one like you but the new version is on sale at Costco right now for $20 until 12/24 so I bought a lot :p

Great video.

Thank you for a very helpful video! I have a similar situation like yours. Instead of installing the receptacle like you did, can I simply connect the wires from the wall to a female plug (rated at 15A & 125V) similar to the replacement plug for an extension power cord? Then, I can just plug the light fixture to it.

Excelent work...congra...

Nice video. But I like the older one better.

Aussie wall sockets have switches as well.

Planning to do the same here, except I'll be replacing a luminaire box for a a duplex receptacle outlet to light two of these LED lights.

actually didn't need the extra screw on the end to prevent movement, if you paid attention to the part when you showed the led circuit you can see the mounting screw access at that area once mounted you could have tightened the screws..... and also didn't need the receptical box as could have just hard wired was my thought

I wanted those old Florescent lights I collect old Florescent lights

The SAMs club lights ROCK a bit better that those I think...

Good job. Is there a way u can do a vid on how to hard wire the light? Putting outlets is not an option for me.

Nice, hope they do last 45 years,,Led tail-lights on trucks don't last over couple years but they are bouncing around on bad roads

Use a long screw. Drill holes through the box. Find a ceiling joist to attach the picture.

Those old T12 rapid start fixtures will have trouble starting, especially in high humidity, if the tubes are dirty or the fixtures aren't grounded. Putting in an electronic ballast (even a T12 one) will fix the problem for good. Alternatively, clean and dry the tubes and make sure the fixtures are grounded (I see the ground wire is connected, but test it with a meter). One trick I've also used is to wrap a thin wire around each tube and attach the wires to the metal frame of the fixture. This has worked for me every time as long as the fixture is grounded. I guess it's too late for this advice though, unless you have other T12 fixtures.

@dial2fast

9 жыл бұрын

nickthebosschief Really appreciate you sharing your experience. I still have the old fixtures and might use it in some other places. Thanks for the tips.

The leds don't put out any where as much light as the florescent light. But they are more directional. They seem to shine more downwards I find. You need to spend time walking around to realize the shadow effect & May need additional light above your work space. . If you watch back the video. You will realize how much of the ceiling the fluro tubes light up with ambient light

The last time I checked, a fluorescent fixture put out about half again as much light as these led's. Unless you think you are overlighted, plan on buying three led fixtures for every two fluorescent you replace. Consequently, electricity savings are not much. It is moderately nice to eliminate hum, but the bottom line is that led fixtures don't make any sense as a fluorescent replacement unless the fixture already needs replacement.

Thank you, great video. I'm going to do the same.

If you want to do detailing in your garage, you should go for 5000K color temperature - it's nearer to sunlight. Best, Rob

@ViewProof

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Check out our channel to see our 1 to 7 LED light bulb adapter. Puts out a ton of light! Super cheap adapters that really light up the place without having to spend a lot of money and you can set it up in 5 minutes.

Off topic here, but do you still have and like that retractable air-hose reel? Do you have Mfr. and Model by chance?

Do you stand on a platform or just ladder? I think my garage has a higher ceiling, a bit dangerous to just use ladder.

yeah I know that kind of problem it breaks again replace the starter and light tube so the Not effect the new part

Thanks as always!! I have seen these and have been wondering about them for some time now. Doesn't look that much brighter. Also what would you suggest for a cleaner install? Don't like the black cable outside and don't want to cut the cable and void warranty. Thanks again Peter!

@dial2fast

9 жыл бұрын

baddasz8 I would say the brightness is very close to the fluorescent ones I had before which was quite bright to begin with. As to the cable, you can always cut the plug and hardwire it but the wire comes out of the side so it's hard to hide.

It's the moisture getting into your ballast. If your garage was heated, you would not have this issue. But yeah, LED's are the logical fix. They use roughly half as much power as the fluorescents.

keep us posted how long the led drivers last.

I wish these could be hardwired. I can't stand looking at the cord rolled up like that. Just the OCD in me, but if one already has hardwired lights it's a much cleaner install to not have the wires showing. But if one has outlets everywhere on the ceiling then I guess that works for them,

@dougdunlap6638

7 жыл бұрын

They can

@gatsbylight4766

7 жыл бұрын

Um, yeah, sure...... he could use his 8 foot long arms to plug in his iPhone charger up there on the ceiling.

@gwrace

6 жыл бұрын

Anyone who's ever done construction projects in their garage knows how handy extra outlets can be. Ceiling receptacles help to keep you from tripping over cords.

How come you didn't get one and gust hard wire it ?

How have those LEDs held up?

they sell a led tube that retro fits in your old fixture, you'd have to bypass the ballast ofcourse. needs 120 volts to the sockets. t-12 are very troublesome, one lamp goes bad whole fixture in most cases shuts off. cool video.

@macforme

5 жыл бұрын

I bought LED tubes for my kitchen and didn't have to disable the ballast. Just popped the tubes right in and they have been working great. I never would have thought I could do that but the package ( bought at Costco) said works in florescent light fixtures.

thats weird, tubes/ballasts in our home, last years. the coil ones, some are working for may be 15+ years, those new electronic ones also don't go bad atleast in 3-4 years. are you sure the electricity supply at your place is clean ? leds, too depend on quality of components & design, it may last longer, or may not.....

Great video!!! I am actually doing this same project in my garage, but I will install only 1 light fixture that I have purchased (same as yours). I have one question, the light fixtures are connected to an outlet, but you control the light fixture with a light switch. Is that correct?

@dial2fast

7 жыл бұрын

For my garage, that is correct. The power to the outlet was originally wired to a switch to turn on/off the garage light.

@joseandrade8142

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I am ready to do my project this weekend. Now, I now exactly what to do. Once again, thanks for the video!!

Best shop lights are T5 fluorescent. Notice how dark your garage is now with LED's. The old fluorescent fixture was brighter. Look at the light hitting the ceiling for each fixture. Fluorescent was brighter and had a larger band of light hitting the ceiling. LED's have a huge drawbacks. They require many diodes to attempt to be as bright as fluorescent or incandescent.

@boohoo4827

8 жыл бұрын

+jim davidson You are so right(I think) but damn its hard to always to my work on the ceiling where you say the light is,or is it better to stand on my head hmmmm !!!

Very nice instructional video. I'm curious why, since you have access to the AC mains wiring in the ceiling already, you didn't do as you suggested and cut the long power cable off the lights and wire them directly to the mains? It would avoid those big bundles of cable next to the lights in addition to the time and expense of installing two ceiling boxes and outlets. Still, the finished product looks really nice.

@dial2fast

8 жыл бұрын

+Andypro The reason I did not cut the AC cord is because that wire came out on the side. There is no easy way to hide that wire with it coming out on the side.

Just installed them in my garage. got mine from Sam's club they are lights of America. and different than yours in that they don't have a tube over the led strip. I had four fluorescent lights in my garage just a dim yellowish light these are very bright but also cost $37.00 ea so four lights cost about $ 160.00 with tax not cheap when the old lights were about $10 - 15 dollars when I bought them but a big improvement

@dial2fast

9 жыл бұрын

1995dresser Thanks for sharing. I know Sams and Costco carry similar products since they are direct competitors. Hope you enjoy your new light!

@1995dresser

9 жыл бұрын

dial2fast I also like the fact that there is no warm up period on them .works great for me in cold PA winters since my shop is unheated . the old one's I would have to listen to them buzz till they warmed up and put up with dull lighting

Thank you! Very comprehensive. Just bought 12 of these! BTW, you said $35 -- for a pair or each? Costco in my area is only selling 2-packs so curious.

@dial2fast

8 жыл бұрын

The $35 is for each light fixture you see in the video.

@dial2fast: Thanks for making this video. I recently bought this light for my study. but it is kind of hard on the eyes due to its brightness. do you know if there are white acrylic lens or wrap cover for these lights that I can buy and attach ? I tried on feit website but couldn't find one. thanks..

@dial2fast

8 жыл бұрын

+Madhu555 Home Depot sells those flourescent box translucent plastic but you will have to get creative on how to mount it.

@Madhu555

8 жыл бұрын

+dial2fast thanks for your suggestion. will try home depot. hopefully they have something that fits this frame.

did you update the thumbnail recently?

How much weight can those dry wall screws handle pulling straight down like that? Seems like a little sketchy to hang a light like that.

@PoltergeistWorks

8 жыл бұрын

+RC Ward Those lights are very lightweight, they don't have any glass on them and the metal is thin.

Are these effected by cold temps 0-10 below zero. I live in mi and this is a concern. I also have seen some shop lights at Home Depot rated to 20 degrees.

@dial2fast

8 жыл бұрын

+Matt DeWitt No problem with LED lights

@VideoNOLA

8 жыл бұрын

+Matt DeWitt If anything, LEDs typically get brighter with lower temperature. (I know that's counterintuitive.)

@KirkMcLoren

8 жыл бұрын

+Matt DeWitt -40F is the end of the world for commercial electronics. Other than that no worries, muuch better than fluorescent tube.

any issues with the lights, noticed that one tube came on a little delayed, wondering if it was a faulty tube ..

@dial2fast

6 жыл бұрын

No issue. Had it for 2 years since I made the video and they are switched on/off 10+ times each day. Still works like day one.

Hi there, Do You think these lights would be too much for a small office? I'm tired of the dim light that I have in my office and I want to replace it with something super bright but I also don't want to over do it. If anyone could help I would appreciate. Thanks,

@dial2fast

7 жыл бұрын

If you like working with good lighting (I do), then I think these lights will be perfect. Your average room 7-8' ceiling will be fine.

@outdoorsy7903

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply, I bought and installed these lights and now its always like day light in my office :)

Would rather go GU10 LED downlights. easily replaced if the electronics fail

my led doesn't have a ground, is it still OK to do this without ground? thanks

@dial2fast

7 жыл бұрын

If your LED light doesn't have ground, then you don't need to connect the ground.

LED's have a huge drawbacks. They require many diodes to attempt to be as bright as fluorescent or incandescent. More parts the more failures you will have. 2 fluorescent sticks compared to 150 LED's. One LED dies and the entire strip goes into the garbage.

@boohoo4827

8 жыл бұрын

+jim davidson And do ballasts last forever at $20 a pop,do the math there young gun LOL!

Any updates on these? How long did they last

@dial2fast

4 жыл бұрын

Use it everyday. Working fine.

Can you cut those Led wires? and install it to the existing fixture or we have to install the receptacle?

@dial2fast

9 жыл бұрын

Krisham Ray If you don't want the receptacles, you will need to do some custom work to route the AC wire behind the plastic housing (such as drilling a hole).

@MrFijiBoySako

9 жыл бұрын

I mean can I just attach the black and white led light wires to the black and white of the existing fluorescent light fixture.

@MrFijiBoySako

9 жыл бұрын

Ok I see what you mean, thanks and great video. :)

Only thing is that you should have broken the ears off the plug. With an old work box, you don't need the ears. Your plate will sit flush without the ears.

ps....those stab locks on the back of the plug are known for losing connection. what happens when you lose connection? arcing which produces heat which produces fire. I've been to many homes and removed the stablocks and wrapped them around the screw. I'd suggest making a project out of that for your home. if you don't I guarantee you will encounter it later.

@dial2fast

9 жыл бұрын

gizmo Thanks for the heads up on those connections.

@Caterday1234

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah I never stab em. It is also a pain in the ass to remove em live if needed. Hook the wires

I see you posted this video over 2 years ago, have you had any issues since the installation?

@dial2fast

7 жыл бұрын

No issue, and I turn those lights on/off a bunch of times everyday.

@BigRedtheGinger

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Is it cheaper to run led lights as opposed to the other?

@dial2fast

9 жыл бұрын

Philip Richards LED should last a very very long time without needing replacement. Also uses less electricity.

@philrichmond7567

9 жыл бұрын

That's cool. Cheers

doesn't look half as bright to me i'll stick with fluorescent myself nice video tho !

Yadda! Yadda! I can get a new 4ft fluorescent tube for under 4 bucks. After 2 or 3 years they get covered in wood dust, oil, spider webs and other crud. That's when I swap them out for new. If you cost it out, that's cheaper than attempting to clean them. As to 35 dollars for an LED strip - 45 years??! By then, they'd be covered in a half inch of crap and be emitting nothing, and I'd have been retired for 20 years!

@niclacoste

8 жыл бұрын

LEDs still work better.

@jamessurber853

6 жыл бұрын

Most people clean their lighting fixtures.

@Lolimaster

6 жыл бұрын

LED color sucks too, unless you buy the expensive CRI 95+ bulbs, strips, etc. Most of the LED's you buy are CRI 80 if you put an incandecent right next to it you inmidiately notice there is something off on the colors, not much on 2700K, but it's there. Incandecent CRI 100.

It would have been easier if you would have just cut the cord and wired it into the box that was already in the sealing.

@biologistjim4905

7 жыл бұрын

Greg Wallace you mean ceiling

The 4000K tone looks better

@gwrace

6 жыл бұрын

It's an opinion. I don't use anything other than natural daylight in the 5000 to 6000K range

The power cord should not be put into a coil, that will create a heating coil with the light on, over time it will cause trouble. Its better to shorten the power cord to its min. lenght without the coil.

@dial2fast

6 жыл бұрын

Sir, not true.

Yuè nǔlì yuè xìngyùn 7/5000 The harder, the more fortunate

The mounting method absolutely sucks. Good to know. Thanks.

I've had the same exact same problem. Put a different LED system in and much better. My theory is the Fluorescent manufacturers realize their time is limited, so now they're just making crap bulbs that only last a year.

@Kirby7601

6 жыл бұрын

JarJarBinks : Mesa called jar jar binks! Mesa your humble servant.

@bretb8799

5 жыл бұрын

Have the same issue in the garage with hanging shop lights, but light in basement has been fine. I don't think typical homeowner fluorescent lights fair well in the cold.

why couldn't you just pop off both plastic end caps and mount your screws to hold it instead of pre-drilling anchors?

@MrToolmaker23

7 жыл бұрын

I would agree. The idea of having fixtures on the ceiling with screws not completely tightened is a bit scary. Could have drilled an access hole in the fixture housing to get a screw driver in to tighten the screws. Probably would have hard-wired it also.

@boomernyob4930

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. Plastic anchors are junk.

the one disadvantage of leds is the price

@JC-yb3zb

3 жыл бұрын

LEDs last around 4 times longer and prices are continuing to drop. Also, there's no costly ballast to replace.

seems like the older ones are brighter..

@fallofdutee

7 жыл бұрын

They are you're correct. LED bulbs trend to be a little less bright.

Why go through the trouble of replacing the fixture. Just replace the bulbs with an led light bulb. Much easier. Works the same way with no ballast. Sounds like he has a problem with his fan.

great job and nice upgrade... lets just hope the led strips don't burn out in segments... but it just bothered me that you used a power drill for everything... I get it faster, and easier for filming one handed.. but just bothered me.. haaha

I searched up 8ft sting ray and this appeared...

Where did you get it??

@dial2fast

8 жыл бұрын

+Arsh singh Costco

@azs.5677

8 жыл бұрын

+dial2fast Thank You'can

@azs.5677

8 жыл бұрын

+dial2fast Thank You, can u also tell the product name.

@damianpc1

8 жыл бұрын

+Arsh singh Look for Led Shop Light

@azs.5677

8 жыл бұрын

+Osumo Ben Lodan THANKS

Doesn't matter if they claim the LED elements will last 45,000 hours, what will fail FIRST are the cheap Chinese electronics in these fixtures.

@rickt2419

7 жыл бұрын

Harley Badger, who asks you to buy cheap stuff (overseas or not) you pay for what you get, so stop blaming the product/people/country, it is after all YOUR judgement & decision, you were not forced. What's wrong with these days is people are quick to point fingers everywhere else except at ourselves first....

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@tonymord2459

4 жыл бұрын

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This outfit is really rinki dink, esp. the way it mounts. Get Sams Clubs 4' LED 40watts 4200 lumens, 38 bucks. More light for less money and easer to mount.

you would have had a better choice at Sam's club

It sounds to me like you probably have cheap ballasts.

seriously. you have to put a ceiling plug for every light in your ceiling? These lights should be able to link together without having to install those recepticles. Wont be doing that!