I must have missed the part where you put clear silicone caulk around the base of the light fixture to seal out moisture, perhaps leaving a small gap at the bottom to let anything that does get in there drain out.
You are right, I forgot to include that. But you can see where I applied it. Thank you for catching it, it's important to seal these on the top and sides but not the bottom.
The hone thing I didn't see addressed is the 3.5: -hole- in the moisture barrier or membrane behind stucco. The wall breathes behind the stucco and moisture does come in around openings like windws etc. WINDOWS get lots of TLC in stucco and other walls with flashing. With the hole that you drilled, any water above the light running down the tarpaper membrane will hit the unflashed box and eith get the woood wet, or leak into the cavity. I'm and electrician who does all industrial work, but I am an owner of stucco house. So putting holes in the membrane concerns me. How is it flashed or sealed in either new or old construciton?
You are spot on here. There is an issue with that. I spoke to a builder to indicated it’s best to remove a large square of stucco around where you want the box. Peel back some of the wrap, add the box with flashing. Put the wrap back and seal it up with flashing tape. Then pay a stucco guy to patch/repair. It’s a lot of work for a light!
zam200864 I liveSouthern California, very dry, never seen a box inside on the houses around here build after the 80s. It’s unusual to have the box inside unless it’s an older home or an apartment
@@gameondude3617THANK YOU! I live in AZ. It’s the same here. I never ever saw a box inside until I started traveling as an adult and thought it was the weirdest thing. Growing up, I always wondered what kept people from running around and turning people’s power off... you would think, right? Never ever happened. Never heard of it happening. And no one locks their boxes up. And they’re usually up by the front side of the house. Just “one of those things.” 🤷🏻♂️
@@gameondude3617 I also live in southern California. My box is on the back side of my house, behind a locked gate so no need to lock it. However there is a metal arm that can slide into another part where you can lock it if need be,. It is a newer box so I guess the newer ones have that option.
Thank you for the comment. That would be an option at 3 times the price. Although in this application it would not have matched the other side of the garage. since you liked this video you might like some of our other videos on "How To" : ua-cam.com/users/HowWeDoIt_HowTo Share with your friends what you like and thank you again.
Any reason why you went with a 20Amp circuit with 12/2 romex rather than a 14/2 on a 15 amp. Just asking cause I wanna install a ring spot light on a 15amp 14/2 circuit.
The bracket at 2:45 pulls the blue round box to the wall. It’s basically a compression fit. He’s using fairly small garage lights but you should use a metal box if your lights are bigger/heavier.
Is there any way to do this without drilling a recess hole in stucco. Are there any self-contained lights that would work, basically everything made inside the fixture?
yes mate, try and outside lights made in England. They have a flush fitting system where everything goes inside the lamp and is fitted to the wall. And where was the switch, is it on permanently?
I'm not an electrician, but curious where the switch is? Did the light have a built in dusk/dawn function? Also, my only tip would be to secure the wiring to the side of the joist and not the bottom with staples...if they ever wanted to drywall later that wire will have to be moved.
I want three similar lights above my garage doors. How much would it cost to get someone. To do this and run the wire to where the wire needs to go ? Also would this be a job for an electrician or a contractor ? I only ask because I’m not sure if an electrician would be skilled in the drilling of holes etc
For others with a similar question: the electrician will have a hole saw for cutting typical materials in your area. He installs devices like this all the time. He may rent the diamond tip hole saw from Home Depot but he'll have one when he needs it.
K koo I'm gonna do it this way but I wat to run the wire to a light switch tha turns my light inside the garage and I want to make it double switch can I grab the power from the light switch and make a split
6:52 don’t scratch ur decorative nuts 🌰 lol not like anyone would see but as a electrician I try not to scratch the new product. Light 💡 fixtures I mean. I thought I was talking about my Apple iPhone 11 color red product. Jk But I do try my best not to damage anything.
@@frankdatank2529 Since you are an electrictian. Can someone tell me where the switch is to turn the light on. every video on your tube that install lights they show wiring but not light switch???? Please help me.
Working with electrical wiring can confuse, and if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, don't. You will be safer to have someone come in and finish the wiring for you.
@@HowWeDoIt_HowTo I don't think the issue is feeling comfortable. this is a "HOW TO" video that is why your followers are watching to learn, but when an important step is left off, it is confusing and frustrating. Perhaps a quick update to show how to "properly" caulk and where the switch would go if needed.
@@MsZanettaMaria They are most likely motion-sensitive lights that would not require a switch and are probably hardwired to always be on. But I see your point. It would be a good idea to have the option for a switch if desired.
@@Justify4935 That hole saw is for wood and mild steel and or plastic. Stucco is basically cement. You really can't drill cement with a hole saw for steel.
So you just control the light on and off with the circuit breaker ? Or the light switch is somewhere else?
Light probably has a photo cell so it’s automatic when the sun goes down
The fact that the hd employee told you to use that hole saw bit on stucco says everything about getting advice from the employees there.
Wow, this video shows my exact setup for how I’d do this project. Thanks for the excellent how to!!
Did you do it?
Thanks! I bought these same lights and need to drill to add the box. I'm kind of relieved I don't have to go find a 4" diamond hole saw now!
Make sure to buy a pancake box, you dummy!
You saved me a saw! 😂
Awesomeness
anyone know what’s would be the average charge for something like this??
Looks elegant
hi excellent tutorials, did u connect the black wire to a designated breaker or any breaker? thanks
I must have missed the part where you put clear silicone caulk around the base of the light fixture to seal out moisture, perhaps leaving a small gap at the bottom to let anything that does get in there drain out.
You are right, I forgot to include that. But you can see where I applied it. Thank you for catching it, it's important to seal these on the top and sides but not the bottom.
Dang! I sealed any where.
The hone thing I didn't see addressed is the 3.5: -hole- in the moisture barrier or membrane behind stucco. The wall breathes behind the stucco and moisture does come in around openings like windws etc. WINDOWS get lots of TLC in stucco and other walls with flashing. With the hole that you drilled, any water above the light running down the tarpaper membrane will hit the unflashed box and eith get the woood wet, or leak into the cavity. I'm and electrician who does all industrial work, but I am an owner of stucco house. So putting holes in the membrane concerns me. How is it flashed or sealed in either new or old construciton?
You are spot on here. There is an issue with that. I spoke to a builder to indicated it’s best to remove a large square of stucco around where you want the box. Peel back some of the wrap, add the box with flashing. Put the wrap back and seal it up with flashing tape. Then pay a stucco guy to patch/repair.
It’s a lot of work for a light!
At 6:19 How does stuffing the wires inside the box make the box or light more secure? Just curious 🤔
I already have a light but it fell. Im going to attempt to reattach the bracket. The screws need new wholes so I will get masonry bits. Ok got it 👍🏾👍🏾
Did you connect the new lamp to the old one Breaker???
Thanks dude
Never seen an outdoor cirquit breaker box, you must live somewhere very dry... thanks for sharing the vid
zam200864 I liveSouthern California, very dry, never seen a box inside on the houses around here build after the 80s. It’s unusual to have the box inside unless it’s an older home or an apartment
@@andrewmmedrano do they have locks on them? So your neighbors don't go by and switch your power off 😂😂
@@gameondude3617THANK YOU! I live in AZ. It’s the same here. I never ever saw a box inside until I started traveling as an adult and thought it was the weirdest thing. Growing up, I always wondered what kept people from running around and turning people’s power off... you would think, right? Never ever happened. Never heard of it happening. And no one locks their boxes up. And they’re usually up by the front side of the house. Just “one of those things.” 🤷🏻♂️
@@gameondude3617 I also live in southern California. My box is on the back side of my house, behind a locked gate so no need to lock it. However there is a metal arm that can slide into another part where you can lock it if need be,. It is a newer box so I guess the newer ones have that option.
Where is the metal bracket anchored to (3:33) ?
How is he turning the light on and off? From the breaker?
I’m wondering that too
It might be motion sensing.
Probably are dawn to dusk (light sensor)
If for some reason they needed a switch, it could have easily been added later at the box where he ran the wires through the wall.
Without a switch that’s the only way to turn the light off and on
Thank you this is nice helpful video. Quick question, would Arlington PVC Mounting Block Kit do the job with a small hole for the wire?
Thank you for the comment. That would be an option at 3 times the price. Although in this application it would not have matched the other side of the garage. since you liked this video you might like some of our other videos on "How To" :
ua-cam.com/users/HowWeDoIt_HowTo
Share with your friends what you like and thank you again.
The answer is yes.
@@HowWeDoIt_HowTo I didn't notice how you could make sure the holes matched up from outside the garage, and inside the garage.
Any reason why you went with a 20Amp circuit with 12/2 romex rather than a 14/2 on a 15 amp. Just asking cause I wanna install a ring spot light on a 15amp 14/2 circuit.
I noticed you did not secure light electrical box to wall, is that okay or did I miss that?
The bracket at 2:45 pulls the blue round box to the wall. It’s basically a compression fit. He’s using fairly small garage lights but you should use a metal box if your lights are bigger/heavier.
@@oldirtybasser261 Thanks
Is there any way to do this without drilling a recess hole in stucco. Are there any self-contained lights that would work, basically everything made inside the fixture?
yes mate, try and outside lights made in England. They have a flush fitting system where everything goes inside the lamp and is fitted to the wall. And where was the switch, is it on permanently?
Why didn’t you use an old work electrical box?
I'm not an electrician, but curious where the switch is? Did the light have a built in dusk/dawn function? Also, my only tip would be to secure the wiring to the side of the joist and not the bottom with staples...if they ever wanted to drywall later that wire will have to be moved.
Dusk to dawn motion light, not switch since he's coming off a outlet that's always on
Im thinking of installing a light outside of the house....the wall is concrete...it looks so much eassyer on wooden wall....
I want three similar lights above my garage doors. How much would it cost to get someone. To do this and run the wire to where the wire needs to go ? Also would this be a job for an electrician or a contractor ? I only ask because I’m not sure if an electrician would be skilled in the drilling of holes etc
For others with a similar question: the electrician will have a hole saw for cutting typical materials in your area. He installs devices like this all the time. He may rent the diamond tip hole saw from Home Depot but he'll have one when he needs it.
@@robertball3578 Thanks, you answered my question.
I appreciate it thanks 🙏
K koo I'm gonna do it this way but I wat to run the wire to a light switch tha turns my light inside the garage and I want to make it double switch can I grab the power from the light switch and make a split
When the interior garage is made of concrete and outside made of brick 😭😭😭
Wtf ? So there is no switch
They are most likely motion-sensitive lights that would not require a switch and are probably hardwired to always be on.
6:52 don’t scratch ur decorative nuts 🌰 lol not like anyone would see but as a electrician I try not to scratch the new product. Light 💡 fixtures I mean. I thought I was talking about my Apple iPhone 11 color red product. Jk But I do try my best not to damage anything.
Nice upgrades to ur house hope you enjoy ur front yard evenings a lot better with ur fancy lights and all 😉😇💡📱
@@frankdatank2529 Since you are an electrictian. Can someone tell me where the switch is to turn the light on. every video on your tube that install lights they show wiring but not light switch???? Please help me.
@@MsZanettaMaria They are most likely motion-sensitive lights that would not require a switch and are probably hardwired to always be on.
And what do you do when there is Sheetrock inside ....like 90% of garages..........lol
Nope I’m confused....
Working with electrical wiring can confuse, and if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, don't. You will be safer to have someone come in and finish the wiring for you.
@@HowWeDoIt_HowTo I don't think the issue is feeling comfortable. this is a "HOW TO" video that is why your followers are watching to learn, but when an important step is left off, it is confusing and frustrating. Perhaps a quick update to show how to "properly" caulk and where the switch would go if needed.
@@MsZanettaMaria They are most likely motion-sensitive lights that would not require a switch and are probably hardwired to always be on. But I see your point. It would be a good idea to have the option for a switch if desired.
Bruh, that hole saw is for wood, not stucco.
What’s a better tool to use to make a hole on stucco?
@@SadBoyGerra They sell hole saws for metal, for stucco to. I guess I mistyped, I meant to say he was using a hole saw for wood. lol
@@Justify4935 That hole saw is for wood and mild steel and or plastic. Stucco is basically cement. You really can't drill cement with a hole saw for steel.
That's a wall light not a driveway light
No way is this code….
Why
The new light and the existing driveway light should have the same circuit breaker.