Quick 6 month update, lights still look great and even withstood an ice storm! Also if you enjoyed this video, consider SUBSCRIBING :D It's free and helps out a ton! If you wanted to learn how to install pathway lighting that's even more straight forward then this install, check out this other video from me: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWx9uNt8gqXQl84.html

@DA-eh9ce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@skate7016

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect

Nice job! Thank you!!! You will never have a problem with leftove zip ties! As a do it yourself right, they will always come in handy for something down the road!

never thought about googling pilot holes size for bolts/screws, good tip

Ha! I was yelling inside my head, "wait! You forgot the turnbuckle!" LOL

But I’m 100% doing this in my backyard this week! This has been super helpful. I pretty much had a rough idea of what to do and how but the turn buckles and the ferrel bits were clutch and I liked how you zip tied several at once before moving the ladder! I wouldn’t have thought about that straight away! Nice video!

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Zip-tying multiple at a time were out of necessity actually 🤣 I would have had to dangerously be on the top step of the step otherwise. Glad this video could help you out!

Very helpful. Pilot hole guide is a great tip. I’m using black guide wire for my project.

Great job i have been looking at ur video for 3 days going to start it today I'll keep u posted thanks DJ from Florida

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Wish you the best!

These came in yesterday I can't wait to put them up around my fire pit.

Great video John ! Thank you for sharing this !

Nice instruction video. Very helpful to my project. Thank you

Great video, simple to the point and easy to follow!! Keep them coming!!

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad you found it easy to follow :D

This is just what I’ve been looking for! Thanks!

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helps!!

I did that to my yard buddy and like yours it looks SHARP

Thank you for the video and also the list of items from Amazon was great!! order them all.

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed and hope your project turns out well!

Thanks for sharing. I used idea and it worked out well.

This is a fantastic video, thank you so much!

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

THANK YOU JOHN VERY HELPFUL FOR A ROOKIE LIKE ME PEACE AND LOVE

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Of course!!! Peace and love to you too and hope that you have a good time trying the project out

Nice job, dude. And don't worry about buying more zip ties than you need. They are good to have on hand for unexpected needs.

Nice....will do this DIY project for my yard.

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

Thank you for the 'How to' video! Great method. We have the same Costco LED lights. The bulbs fill with water! We are in Washington State, so we get lots of rain. I have had to replace them. The LED Bulbs allow seepage. Dang.

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

The only issue that I've had so far with the lights is that some of them die pretty quickly, I've had to buy an extra 24 pack off of Amazon. Haven't noticed any water yet but crossing my fingers

Very informative thank you!

Great video! Very clear and helpful instructions.

nice realistic instal, l enjoyed the explanation and how it turned out

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Glad that you found it approachable!

Very practical approach and informative. May I add that cable connection durability can last longer if : 1. Have the end cables tied/locked not just by the hammered/crimped silver thing (sorry I think u call it ferrol). 2. The loop can also be protected by a metal shield so the cable is not the only one touching the eye hook at the end. I wonder if shower curtain holder would look nice as an attachment to the string lights ;)

great thanks will do that tomorrow

Excellent video, very helpful. Thank you.

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice job!

This video is so helpful, Thank you for sharing :)

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it could help you!

Run the cable through the eyelets on the bulb sockets before you crimp the ferrules next time to avoid zip ties altogether 👌

@gilbertvalenzuela3365

Жыл бұрын

It takes a long time

@thezeta

Жыл бұрын

It makes it heavier, too. And if you need to replace the string of lights, you'd need to cut the cable

@Andi-ll1fh

Жыл бұрын

The eyelet is facing the wrong direction for the cable

Nice very helpful video

Looks great! You should have shown the lights at night.

Thank you

I just ran a light string around my deck, which has a pergola attached to it, so I already have vertical posts in place. Keep up the great postings, but I would’ve liked to see your setup at night, with the lights on.

Thanks! I ordered everything in your Amazon suggestion :)

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Hope your project turns out well!!

@rachelschwinghammer6916

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHeng thanks! A very detailed video! Nice job!!

@rachelschwinghammer6916

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHeng Thanks! I ended up just using the lights but your video was helpful for inspo. Quality lights though!

Great job man. I would recommend using small s hooks instead of zip ties for the lights bc zip ties degrade with the weather.

@boxingfavsmg

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Yes I agree. I'm here looking for a solution to that very problem. I used similar zip ties and after a year in the AZ sun...even being "UV resistant". They are failing.

@bobpaulson9r72fk24

2 жыл бұрын

I also agree about zip ties. The nylon will get brittle over time.

Can you connect two strands of lights together? I have one run that's pretty long

How do light strand connect to the other ??

Good video 👍 quick question Which size of wire do you use to hang the light strings

@thezeta

Жыл бұрын

He says 20 gauge on the video

Hey John, thanks for the useful video. Question for you: why do you use the S hook on one end of the wire? I was thinking maybe to easily take down if needed, but can’t it already be removed via the turnbuckle?

@JohnHeng

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just used the s-hook to make it easier to hook stuff on since I was doing this by myself while also filming. I think some of the eyelets that I had, the turnbuckle wouldn't have fit directly also. You can definitely just use a turnbuckle, s-hook just makes it a little easier. Hope that helps 🙂

@shaneTbarclay

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHeng thank you!

What camera do you use? It's nice

Harbor Freight has some for 19.99 just got another set today.

@cabdolla

3 жыл бұрын

BEST COMMENT EVER TY!

What black screws are those at 1:18?

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

The long black ones? Those are weather resistant 3/8" lag screws, I think they might have been either 5 or 6" long. The silver ones are eyelets that are linked in the description if that's what you were looking for

You should try zig zagging the lights over the patio space to disperse the lights.

How does it look at night

John, did you end up trimming off the excess strand and simply sealing the end of the wire? There is another video of that being done...I'm wondering can I cut the end of mine off?... Thanks

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

The excess string light? Nope, I ended up just continued it along my house under the gutter. I'm not sure about cutting the excess, I would probably just double it over. Hope that helps!

@tourproven

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHeng thanks John for the reply. Here is the video i found of the trim job. I'm hoping I don't ruin my set, but may try it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4l-pZVylpzdppM.html

Nice.I need to do the same soon. Where you purchase that cable to hang the lights and how do you know the size you need ? Thanks.

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

I included a link in the description to something similar but I got my cable from Lowe's!

@dyarom4575

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHeng Thanks.

How much light does it put out when it’s night time?

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually a decent amount. These are a warmer color but it's enough light to be able to have a meal, see what you're eating, and see people you're talking to. Wish I included it in the video, sorry!

@skate7016

3 жыл бұрын

2W a bulb, i think

Are the lights solar

Can you shorten those lights by cutting the cord?

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

No you can't sadly, I had to loop mine over itself at the end!

Great vid. Should have shown the end result with the lights on at night though.

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Here's what it looks like at night! photos.app.goo.gl/poajGNhJdVu1uirDA The pathway lights, I installed right after this video if you wanna check that out too kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWx9uNt8gqXQl84.html

Hey the wire you used in the video Doesn’t match the link in your description The one in the description is really thin

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Hey sorry about that, I originally linked a 20-gauge wire but in the video, I used 20-gauge 4-strand wire (4x the wire!). I've updated it now and here's a better link: amzn.to/3sdVFdy. Hope this helps!

how can I contact you for video review?

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

Festoon lighting

@hadleymanmusic

Жыл бұрын

You did a good job

The cable link you got does not look the same as the one your using in the video

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

I tried my best to link one similar!--the one I got was from Costco and they don't sell them online.

Can you show a picture or post an update of how it looks in the night?

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Here's what it looks like at night! photos.app.goo.gl/poajGNhJdVu1uirDA The pathway lights, I installed right after this video if you wanna check that out too kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWx9uNt8gqXQl84.html

@TeenyWeeny

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHeng thanks for sharing!

goood job, dude! but why didnt u show us the night time look? i woulda loved to have seen that!

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Here's what it looks like at night! photos.app.goo.gl/poajGNhJdVu1uirDA The pathway lights, I installed right after this video if you wanna check that out too kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWx9uNt8gqXQl84.html

@ORIGINALTHUNDERDUDE

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHeng nice, dude.

Why not run the wire through the eyes instead of the zip ties?

I need you to come to North Carolina and do mines

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

On my way 😂

This one time... at bandcamp...I was confident I would hit wood.....

Pretty much need an external outlet?

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

Yes or there are solar lights available too. I also have a video on my channel on how to install an outdoor outlet!

@MonsieurDee

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnHeng thanks

packing

Silicone those holes- dry rot!!

I got a few zip ties for ya. Let me know if u need em.

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

💯 I ended up finding exactly one in my desk eventually 😂

Ah, five thirty seconds; AKA two and a half minutes

@JohnHeng

3 жыл бұрын

What a dad joke 😂

You messed up man, you did not say, "thats what she said" many times...just saying.

That looks tacky

The way how you did it with the first couple bulbs when you put them on really close and spread them out like a shower curtain but it’s the shower curtain hooks 🪝💡🔌🪫🔋🔦⚙️

Can we put light bulbs with more power?