Most professional installation I have seen thus far. I have been reading up on NEC. I am not an electrician but this surely will pass an inspection if you were to have one.

Thanks for sharing this video. I’m so motivated to try this on my own now! Great job!

Great video. Was really trying to figure out how to install one. This way seems best and safe.

Best video and well explained, Can’t wait for sun light to come on so I can install my camera thank you for sharing your video.

Excellent video quality, & pretty detailed explanation! Thanx for sharing!

Thanks for showing how you installed your floodlight. I was dreading the conduit install in mines but this gave me confidence. 👍

@workswithzach8219

2 жыл бұрын

You could just run the MC cable all the way to the power source. Conduit isn’t necessary in most cases.

@delosaurasrex732

Жыл бұрын

Great…so I don’t need a conduit??? I have the Romex 14/2 connected to my electrical outlet on the ceiling. It is a finished ceiling in the garage with a flush outlet. I am planning to just have the Romex 14/2 on the ceiling with electrical staples (Milwaukee M12 stapler with rated electrical staples). Then connect the Romex through a hole like in your video to the Ring outside. Is this ok???

I am thinking I will try your methods. Never done it before but hopefully have some ideas where to start. But first, fill out the application for camera. Thanks.

Great vid. Thank you. Contemplating to install mine in a similar spot, the only difference is brick outside and have receptacles on each sides of the garage doors. From my research to install by the code : 1. Light switch should be installed in between receptacle/power outlet and floodlight cam 2. should reach the light switch by hand, so installing on garage door ceiling would not work 3. Receptacle should gfci or connect in parallel to gfci

@workswithzach8219

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re researching about how to keep things up-to-code! This circuit is GFCI protected. And also I can’t find anything about floodlights needing to be on a switched outlet. Would also defeat the purpose of this particular floodlight. Mind sharing where you saw that?

Nothing Blew Up!! LOL- Thank you Zach for sharing this video! I was looking for the proper video to follow and your simple approach makes absolute sense. I'm planning on using the Romex MC conduit to the box that you installed that is also shared with the external AC plug- very clever!! At first I was thinking of running an AC cord all the way to the plug from the Ring through the wall but I need to run it into a conduit for fire protection. Can't trust the sleeve alone as it will not contain any fire. Can you also use a hole saw to punch a hole into the wall? I'm glad you mentioned to look for a stud because if I blindly drilled into the hole without verifying the presence of a stud then it could affect the structure around my garage. Driling a hole through the siding and straight through should be easy I would imagine as the inner wall is just plywood.

@workswithzach8219

3 жыл бұрын

A hole saw is fine if it’s 1/2” to 3/4”. I found that using the hole saw first to make a clean cut on the siding then finishing with a same-sized spade bit was easier since too much debris would build up inside the dozer bit.

You had me impressed with all the detailed work (including the spray painting on the conduit and such) until you got white overspray on your garage door track.

@workswithzach8219

3 жыл бұрын

😅 I changed that track out a couple weeks after this video because I bought a new Chamberlain belt drive, so I wasn’t too worried about overspray

Great video. Thank you. I got stuck, though, where you mentioned “pushing 14/2 Romex “through” MC Romex. Can you explain? Did you connect the two? Or, is the MC Romex just a sheath? Thanks.

@workswithzach8219

7 ай бұрын

Sorry for the confusion! Running only MC romex from the box extension to the outdoor box is perfectly fine. The EMT conduit is a bit overboard, but I had some on hand so I just ended up installing it.

Thank you for the video!! I was about to splice onto an adjacent outside light through my garage. I have no idea why I didnt think to just run to the outlet that's already in the garage ceiling! lolsmh I have a question for you though.. I have a brick wall outside of the garage that I'll be installing the floodlight to. Do I need to use an electrical box for it as long as I apply sealant?

@workswithzach8219

2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend using a round plastic weatherproof box because you will want some room to stuff the wires in once you connect the wires together. Also, you will get better protection from the elements when using the gasket that comes with the floodlight. Good luck with your install!

Great video have been looking for this for sometime will be doing identical install Could electrical pvc be used as well?

@workswithzach8219

3 жыл бұрын

For sure. PVC gets a little tricky if you have weird bends or awkward routes. I’d suggest MC cable since it’s easily bendable and less noticeable.

Thank you for the great video Zach! One thing I did not understand is did you thread only the 14/2 wire through the wall or the MC? I am trying to determine how big of a hole to drill to the outside wall - to accommodate only the conductor wire or the MC with the wire?

@workswithzach8219

2 жыл бұрын

I put the MC through the wall which required a 1/2” spade bit.

I’ll have to run the wire in the crawl space above the ceiling in my garage. Do I still need to use MC Romex as well? Thanks

@workswithzach8219

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, for an attic run just make sure the romex is stapled down with cable staples to the cross beams (preferably parallel and out of the way as much as you can make it).

Did you removed the existing electric box in your garage and replace it with new extension box?

@workswithzach8219

2 жыл бұрын

I did not. The box extension screws on to the existing one inside your ceiling/wall.

How did you connect the MC romex that went out with the 14/2 wire that you ran from the receptacle?

@workswithzach8219

Жыл бұрын

Eventually this was installed. It snaps onto the MC as well as the center hole of the weather roof box on the exterior. www.supplyhouse.com/Arlington-40AST-3-8-SNAP2IT-Cable-Connector

Can i not go thru the back side of the outlet in the attic and out the front of garage to floodlight?

@workswithzach8219

Жыл бұрын

You absolutely could

I am gonna try your method. But two things: 1. I am told that romex should not run through conduit. Is that correct? 2. Can we use siding mount instead of weatherproof box? If so, how will mc snap onto siding mount?

@workswithzach8219

Жыл бұрын

1) You are correct in that you should try NOT to run romex in conduit since it’s a pain to pull in especially in dense conduit or conduit with multiple bends. It is not against code from what I read. In this situation I just used what I had lying around. In hindsight I should’ve suggested/installed THHN tri-wire. 2) Yes, you could do a siding mount. I would run NM cable if that’s the case and put sealant around your penetration. The Ring floodlight has a weatherproof housing for your connections. Or you could install a simple old-work box if you have all the tools to cut one in. Both ways would work best using NM.

@chiragbatra1980

Жыл бұрын

@@workswithzach8219 thank you for replying!

Did you have to ground the metal extender box?

@workswithzach8219

Жыл бұрын

Yes I did. The boxes I purchased from Home Depot came with a ground screw already, so it was just a matter of grounding the box, light and light mount.

What electrical box did you use outside to mount the bracket please?

@workswithzach8219

3 жыл бұрын

I used this one: www.homedepot.com/p/Greenfield-4-in-Round-Weatherproof-Electrical-Outlet-Box-with-Five-1-2-in-Holes-Bronze-RB25BRS/202188683 and spray painted it black to match the floodlight (couldn’t find a black metal box)

@AtrioxIsBanished

3 жыл бұрын

@@workswithzach8219 Brilliant, thank you sir!

@mcardenas23

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Does the electrical box need to go on the outside? What if I were to run the camera wires to the inside of the house and make the connection there?

@workswithzach8219

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcardenas23 Hi! Yes it has to go outside since it is what you mount the camera to. Also, the electrical pigtail wires that come out of the camera are only about 6” long, so your splice point is in the electrical box, too.

@joemcfarland4121

3 жыл бұрын

@@workswithzach8219 Hello. I have this same exact setup as far as my outlet in the ceiling where my opener is plugged up too. Could I do the same thing you did, but exclude the conduit. Just running the romex stapling it to the ceiling?

what are your thoughts on the plug in adapter ring sells? and the suggested way to install it at the 3:05 mark in this video (essentially bypassing a junction box): kzread.info/dash/bejne/mW2qw5NxmsmnZ9Y.html

@workswithzach8219

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s great if you don’t need a permanent floodlight location or you just want an easier/quicker install. Other than Christmas lights, I’m not a huge fan of exposed power cables on my exterior, though.

@easybeat2019

Жыл бұрын

@@workswithzach8219 appreciate the response. i don't like the exposed power cable either, which is why i thought i'd run the plug through the wall i'm attaching to (as shown in the video i linked). i would then plug it into an outlet in the attic space over my garage. wasn't sure how safe it would be going through the wall like that without a junction box like the guy in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHx3ypOzm72dXag.html ring's plug-in adapter seems to turn the floodlight housing itself a junction box.

@workswithzach8219

Жыл бұрын

@@easybeat2019 yeah I’ve seen that video. Not a huge fan of how he did that install, but with the Ring plug in adapter I think it would be the best non-permanent way to go for you without getting in to permanent wiring world.

All that was over kill for this installation. You didn't need to put a junction box at all. Especially if it is going to be getting power from inside the garage. All you had to do was get a three pron extension cord & cut the female side off strip the wires . Connect them to the camera wires. Then just plug it into the reciprocal were the garage door is plug into. Waste of money on buying pipe.

@workswithzach8219

Ай бұрын

Agree to disagree for installing a permanent floodlight location. Yes the temporary solution could be a basic extension cord, or the Ring brand extension cord for this floodlight, but for being up-to-code, the conduit/MC is not overkill.

No eye protection and no mask?

@workswithzach8219

3 жыл бұрын

I’m deeply sorry for not protecting my eyes

@anonymouse2819

3 жыл бұрын

Eye protection and mask are not for real men. 😜

Pretty sure that junction box should have been installed within the wall, not attached to the outside. I have never seen a junction box installed like this to the exterior of the home. Hmmmm...

@workswithzach8219

Жыл бұрын

That is not an old work box. It’s a weatherproof box with side mounting holes made for this application.

this is dyi for a electrician dude plus you can’t see anything

@workswithzach8219

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, man! There are plenty of other videos to match your skill set and level of time and effort you’re willing to put out. Have a good one!