Installing LED lights and Quick connection plug (Random Shop Stuff 20)
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- Опубліковано 25 кві 2019
- Two of my fluorescent bulbs in my workshop died and instead of buying new ones, I decided to replace them with LED lights.
Also, I installed another quick connector on one of my power tools.
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Marius, Everyone on the internet is an arm chair electrician, you'll never satisfy them. Just keep doing what you're doing.
Some of us are actual electricians. I've seen both videos and that's how I'd have done it.
Marius you are an inspiration to all off us who need to get up from our arm chairs and actually do something! Thank you for sharing with the world!
Electrician here.
Yes, you could have done things differently.
Is your method of doing things wrong? No.
About people complaining that the quick connectors aren't rated for 230V 16A (even though they are):
They're just getting things mixed up and assume you're using XLR connectors cause they look similar.
In fact, the current rating on your quick connectors might even be considered overkill (which is not a bad thing); most powertools don't even come close to 16A at max load anyway.
About your new lighting fixtures:
Metal clips falling off? Happens ALL the time.
Wiring not cooperating when you go to place the frame in the base? Very common issue.
Some of the comments on this video are correct in saying that it can be cheaper to only buy LED tubes and modify you existing lighting fixtures.
But since I see that your old fixtures use electronic ballasts, it's a tad more complicated to do that correctly.
(the cheapest and fastest way to rewire a fixture for LED tubes actually creates a shortcircuit if you put the tube in backwards)
Since you are not an electrician yourself, no one has any right to yell at you for doing the safest thing and fully replacing the entire lighting fixture with a new one(s).
x2 !Everything was neat. Cant complain.
Well said.
some of those LED retrofit kits also create a hazard having exposed live terminals on one end of the led tube...its best just to replace the entire thing.
Nice explaination man. I see you are real electric
Instablaster
The wiring rules I follow are: 1) If it doesn't spark when I plug it in--it's good. 2) If it doesn't tingle when I touch it--it's good. 3) if it doesn't start smoking when I apply power--it's good.
These have kept me alive 50+ years
Isn't that what Edison said?
No wait I am sorry it was Tesla.
in my old ass house with no grounding, sparking and tingling is normal but smoke is the telltale "unplug" sign
I have completely no experience with this so let me tell you everything you did wrong.
Nothing. Great job.
Never. Feed. A. Troll.
Comment-trolls of the know-it-all-variety are no exception.
I liked the uncut WTF moment in the beginning.
If it's not broke, fix it anyway because you already bought the parts. Also, exactly what I would have done.
Most people who are makers/DIYers have dealt with "the snake pit" of cords that can sometimes cover the shop floor and till every outlet in the shop. Shortening the leads tends to make us remember to unplug and put cords out of the way when not in use. Also, all of my power tools that are stationary are set up to be powered by way of overhead power leads and having shorter cords not only on the machines but that can provide the link between the hanging outlet strips and those tools just makes more sense than having to trip over extension cords. Keep it up, Marius!! As long as you're comfortable and continue to turn out such wonderful projects, then you must be doing something(s) right.
Be assured you are not an idiot. Very impressed with your approach to many projects in the past, problem solving and making videos in English as a second or third language (at least).
As an electrician I can tell you exactly what you did wrong now. You paid attention to the trolls. Good work dude
I've got a friendly idea!
Matius Wandel (the Canadian guy) recently installed some lights and did them in a zig zag pattern. The idea was this way, when filming, there would be no sharp shadows over the end of a table saw or work bench.
Marius, You are a very intelligent young man!! I’m glad you can ignore THOSE idiots which make stupid comments!!! I have Always enjoyed your videos, projects and your thinking process! Thank you for sharing everything with us.
as someone who does this every day and knows what he is talking about: you did fine, also in the first video about the connectors. i also use them in my workshop and my employees needed some time to "adjust" to them but eventually everyone agrees its a superior system and makes working just that tiny bit better.
powerCON connectors in a production shop environment makes for a tidy shop without cords strewn all about. They also make for a safer shop in several ways, improve tool storage and eliminate a lot of fuss since the same cord or two are used for every tool. The associated power connectors for workbenches, tool stands, etc. also really help out a lot. Lastly, theft. When there's a specialized plug on a tool, sticky fingers tend to keep moving looking for a better target of opportunity.
I would like to thank you for all the good movies you have posted, of course there are things that could be done in a different way, but we all have our own way of interpreting craftsmanship. You are an inspiration to listen to. Thanks
Marius do not worry about it, you are doing a great job, I have learnt a lot watching you . I think the fact that over 226,000 watching what you get up to tells the true story. Carry on!
You are NOT an idiot! You have made no major mistakes. Just because there are more than one way to do projects doesn't make them wrong.
Marius, you have done more than a VERY large percentage of kids your age have done. Kudos. Ignore the comments that criticize what you have done. I can tell you have done your research and you very thoroughly explain everything you do. You keep doing you and hopefully the hard heads will eventually learn. If not, they will have to deal with accidents on their own. Great job.
Hey Marius! It was a fantastic idea, and still it is! I was affraid when I saw the price of these connectors, they are pricey, but they work flawlessly! I love them! I made a 3 m cord and a 5 m cord, plenty enough for my workspace and it's very easy to store the tools with these connectors. I still have a few left from my first purchase, but there are more tools to come. :) I also did the cord trick with rubber coated cables, it's not bad, I had some issues at the first time, because I used the 2.5 mm cable (same as I used for the long cord), but I realized that 1.5 mm is more than enough for the tools. Easier to feed in to the sleeve, fits better in the tools, no problem with it. 2.5 mm is just simply too much for the tools, but it's much better for the long power cords. More sturdy, there is no chance that it would warm up on a heavier or longer load (probably it will never receive more than 10A), but it will definitely last for ages! Thanks for the hint! Keep up the good work!
I recently found your channel and just want to say that you are an amazing person, with a 'can do attitude' and are an inspiration, even to an old guy like me. You remind me of my father who had the same type of attitude and has been my inspiration all my life. Thank you.
My father-in-law has 30 years of experience as electrician (both normal and high voltage) and he thinks it's a neat idea and that you've done just fine.
You are NOT an idiot. I for one always look forward to your videos.
What you do is very cool. You are a young guy that teaches this old dog new tricks all the time. Keep it up.
I have a nice portion of criticism for you - you are great person. I have learnd a lot from you!
Um I do not think that is criticism.
But nice comment.
When we built the house, I asked for three banks of 8Ft fluorescent bulbs. Now I'm ready to make a change to LED's. Thanks for this inspiration.
Every workshop is an evolving environment and a learning experience. If you look back on this video in ten years, you will probably roll your eyes. That's how it is for everyone.
I'm still impressed that anyone would go this far to make things better. Have a great day Marius.
After you posted the original video of changing the plugs on your tools, I did the same. Best thing ever. Thanks.
Speaking only for myself, I would never presume to criticize anyone who is clearly smarter than I am. They are your tools. You wire them the way you want to. If they don't work, you are clearly clever enough to figure out why.
Don't be disheartened, you produce enjoyable and informative instructional videos. Keep up the good work (and out takes)
@0:27 JOKES ON YOU! I was only PRETENDING to be broken!
Just keep on doing it your way, there is nothing wrong with that. I also owe you a thank you because after seeing your first video I did the same to my tools and now I don't have tons of cable getting tangled up and just a few cables at different lengths to suit my needs.
Marius, keep doing what you do and daring to make things, while showing us the process. 99% of the people commenting here aren't doing that and it's easy for them to criticize and speculate without actually trying it out. That's not to say you won't make mistakes. You certainly have and will continue to, but being brave enough to show it to the rest of us is something special.
As an electrical / mechanical engineer here in America with 40+ years experience, i can tell you that you did just fine and to hell with the trolls.
Stay true to yourself and keep producing your wonderful videos. You are very skillful and I am inspired by all that you present.
You just keep doing what you are doing; haters gonna hate but, your real fans respect the care you take to learn the correct way to do something. Great video,
I personally don't like the plugs on the power cords because of the bulkiness it adds to the cable. But if it works for you, nobody has to complain about it. The installation of them is clean and professionally.
Helpful tip: Rather than replacing the entire light fixture you can buy LED lamps that are the same size as the fluorescent lamps. I recommend only buying the type that bypasses the ballast and are directly wired to the sockets. If you go this way with the other lights, make sure you look at how the new lamps are to be wired. You may need to replace the sockets depending on the lamp. (some lamps come with new sockets as a kit)
I use and wire all kinds of Neutrik connectors in my field. You did a far better job than the majority of my peers would have.
Marius, I’ve always enjoyed your “wideos” and appreciate your sense of humor. Keep up the good work! Your initial reaction to the working light... priceless... as most of us have been there.
Everyone has their way of doing things. Some think their way is the only way. I think the way you do things works for you and that is all that matters. Keep up the good work.
The outtake was brilliant
People love to point out a different way of doing things when they know very little and also are not prepared to film it and put in out there for us all to learn from. Don't feed the trolls and keep up the great work. Another great video
Always enjoy your videos Marius,anyone who criticizes you and doesn't give you constructive reasons why do not have a clue themselves and are not worth bothering with.keep them coming young man your doing a great job in educating us out here
It's amazing how many of the commenters have out of date or flawed knowledge! It's great that you point that out and don't put up with their abuse.
The PowerCon plug install was done exactly correct! I know that the old style Nautrik PowerCon didn't have the specs to disconnect while current going through it (made it arc), but the new ones that you used have can be disconnected while the whole 16 amps are passing trough.
The ground wire issue that some commenters had is completely nonsense. I really liked the idea to change the whole cable to make it more rigid and the PowerCon sleeve had more to clamp on to. The only thing I can critique on is the way you handle "negative" and "nonsensical" comments lol. In my mind you could just ignore them. Bringing them up in videos is just feeding the trolls.
I love the content you are making, the accuracy on your projects are mindblowing, the way you make thing fit just perfectly. Keep up the amazing work ;)
Marius, Please ignore the internet trolls! They are unhappy with the world and want others to be unhappy. I am not only a loyal subscriber but I have done a little of everything that you have done and see nothing wrong with what you do most of the time. However even if you made a mistake, I would not belittle you. I do not understand why we can not simply be civil with each other. Please just ignore them and keep learning by doing. I think that is the whole reason you show the outtakes of all your videos. You are not only showing your learning as it happened but to also show that you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn. I respect that! Keep up the good work!
greatest response ever😂"WTF why, now I all ready bought the new one" you cant fake an outburst like that, keep it up I love your videos.
I've had a few of those incidences. Something doesn't work, you try to fix it, nothing. You buy a replacement and the next time you touch it it works fine. In cases like that, it's always best to replace it anyways, because you never know when it's going to stop working again and it could be unsafe (a short or other problem).
Powercon is designed for heavy daily use in the enterntainment industry. If its ok on the stages all over the world, is also ok for this. Thumbs up, great idea, ignore idiots
I have watched most of your video and It's plain to see you sir are very intelligent . UA-cam is full of people that is quick to tell you your wrong. Just pay it no attention . As for electrical the rules will vary depending on where you live. Keep up the great videos.
That powercon idea is fantastic! we use those connectors all the time in the entertainment industry and I can't think of a reason why they wouldn't work here
thanks! don't listen thoses who insulte you, opening powertools are a good way to inspect and clean inside also. The cut way is the easyest and fastest way, but this is NOT the only way.
Recently, my wife have damaged my makita orbital sanding 18V. It make some whistle sound. Opening it let me show that even with a cleaning after use with compressor, there is still many many particles inside the motor side(even with a good joint to insulate, there is some holes to vent the motor and electronic parts!), and no, they haven't damaged a roll, but the motor itself. Some WD40 have limited the sound, and will let this tool work for more hours before motor change...
So, opening our powertools are not a bad idea, just to see if they don't need a good cleaning, or any other problems.
Thanks for your time!
Marius, you are awesome! I never miss a video. Your cord system for your tools is a great idea and seems to function like it should. Keep up the great work on your videos!
For what it's worth, since watching your first video I went and purchased some of the powerCON connectors which work great. Keep the videos coming.
Don't let the trolls get to you! Ignore them. They tend to go away when they don't get the attention they want.
LED rocks! Concerning the fixture being mounted at an angle: I think it's actually a good thing, as it prevents the other lighting from creating hard shadows on your workpiece.
Hiya pal, as a real electrician I can tell you that what you did is 100% good. What you need to add now is a program to You Tube that will back feed all the negative energy back to the idiots who know nothing and melt their computers so they can no longer spew forth their bile in this way. Every single non-keyboard commando will thank you and subscribe to your channel!!! Take care...
Pretty smart with the quick link for your power tools !!!!
Marius. I think your attention to detail is spectacular. I almost cried when you cut that drill cord. :D People seem to enjoy being rude under the aminimity(?) Of the internet. You must be doing something right given the gifts from your patrons. Please don't change. I enjoy your OCD nature. :D
I think you did a fine job. I also think you are an outstanding young man. I am very impressed. I have a number of sons and none of them can do all you do. As a matter of fact, I can't do all that you do. Your parents should be very proud. Keep up the good work.
I think there is something about how the Germans raise their children that must be unique. Mathias Wandel is also a fine young man.
Hey man! I've been following for a while now and I really appreciate your efforts! Keep it up! Also, I've watched your other video about the plugs and chords and as an actual electrical engineer who has worked for over 6 years in maintenance engineering I can say you're fine 👌.
I'm new to your videos. Replacing the long cord on corded power tools with a shorter, quick connector is a great idea (to me, anyway) and it makes sense to me to use a heaver cord. Thanks.
A little tip. If you don't want to trip the RCD (FI) you have to make sure the blue and green/yellow won't touch. You have already disconnected the brown one from the rest of the system with the fuse. As I can see you have taped both later in the video.
You get a PEN wire into your house. That will be split up into N and PE. N goes through the RCD. The current in N needs to be the same as in the live wires so the RCD don't trip. When you connect PE and N somewhere in the house the current will flow about half in N and the other half in PE. -> RCD trips.
Weird people would be jerks, I thought the power quick release was a fantastic idea! In fact I am going to see if there is this option where I am and going to wire my shop with long extension cords where I need power and can just plugin to the one closest to where I am working. Honestly did not even know this was a thing until just now so thanks for the video!
Great work man! Love the idea of quick connectors. Very nice!
Love your videos. Keep doing things your way as I really enjoy it and see nothing wrong with it.
Good upgrade on the lighting Marius! and on the drill :) Thanks for sharing the video with us.👌😎👍JP
Marius, I thoroughly enjoy your videos and I learn something new from them every now and then. Just know that some people can't be pleased no matter what you do and remember that their inexperienced, irrelevant opinions mean everything to NOBODY, but themselves~!
Just keep doing what your doing exactly the way you're doing it~! I'm a fan~!
Zur Thematik "Anschluss des PE":
An Geräten der Schutzklasse 2 ist der PE natürlich nicht nötig. Im Gegenteil, er DARF gar nicht AM GERÄT angeschlossen werden. Insofern hast du es richtig gemacht.
WENN du allerdings sowieso ein 3-adriges Kabel verwendest, dann schließ den PE im Stecker auch an. Warum? Der PE im Kabel wirkt als zusätzliche Sicherheit, um Sicherung (oder FI) zum auslösen zu bringen, wenn du z.B. mal ins Kabel reinschneidest oder anderweitig stark beschädigst. Im Gerät wird er aber trotzdem nicht angeschlossen, sondern mit Schrumpfschlauch isoliert eingeführt.
Schutzklasse II Geräte _dürfen_ ein zweipoliges Anschlusskabel haben, müssen aber nicht. Wenn aus anderweitigen Gründen ein PE vorliegt, muss er im Grunde wie L/N behandelt werden, d.h. es muss insbesondere sichergestellt werden, dass er keinen Kontakt zu leitfähigen Elementen haben darf.
Mounting the lights at angle is actually a good idea, especially with LEDs. It will break the hard shadows. Nice work, btw. Looking forward to the lathe episode ;)
Hiya Marius,
Great video, thank you. But then all your films are great. As an electrician who worked with Neutric and met the main man at a London sound show, I can say I love their products. These connectors are perfect for this use, a live disconnect is never something I would recommend in normal use but these will take it. Your videos are plagued by an old problem, idiots watching who know absolutely nothing of what they speak, but think they know everything. I very much doubt they could change a fuse without getting a shock, I know what I'm doing and still had a few, mainly from other people interfering. Keep on doing what you're doing, how you are doing it, it's fine.
Stay safe, Steve...
I am a big fan of all your work. Please ignore the hate and know that there are more people out there that think you do awesome work.
Good to see your fluorescent tubes are also sneaky.
I did something similar with all my power tools because it was a pain in the bum to store all the cable with the tool and some of the cables were not long enough as well. This way all my power tools are easy to store and I just use the nice long cords made up to suit. Your connectors looked a better product though, but sadly it looks like they have been discontinued. You make nice stuff and good videos mate.
Good work. Your definitely not an idiot. I love watching your videos.
you are doing a great job with the projects that you do,the problem with people is ; they are too busy typing some insults and criticisms instead of listening to what is said or giving good advice
everybody else always knows best.... and yet they are not famous youtube stars like you ;-)
keep doing your thing and know your videos are much appreciated
greets fron the netherlands
Hi Marius, great as usual. For best woodworking this is the site. Regards.
Marius, I will always enjoy your videos. You're a highly intelligent and talented young man, and apparently a very good son as well :-)
Sorry that the internet trolls have been getting to you, you have to get thick skinned and ignore them, but you were very humble and well stated and soliciting valid criticism from tactful, experienced individuals who have enough expertise to justify their comments.
my shop area also has a shedload of led TL replacement style lights (brighter than daylight but the CRI is good but not great). I stopped drilling holes in the concrete of the ceiling and just glued the clips on with MS polymer glue/caulking. it's sticky enough to hold the clip to the ceiling when wet, and you'd probably break a chunk of concrete out before the glue lets go. just get a line laser on the ceiling, cut 2 sticks for the spacing and my 2 rows of 6 lights each went up in under an hour.
the fact that there is an active gas line somewhere in that ceiling forced my hand a bit i must admit.
Great videos and wish you posted up more. Love the quick connection for power tools. I’ve thought about doing something with mine as well.
I love the cable idea. Good stuff.
It looks like the lighting in your shop is pretty good. It's interesting how different fixtures are in Germany compared to north america.
Keep in mind that many people are also jealous of your skills, tools, etc and what you are achieving in your channel. Their only “weapon” is that behavior.
My only "gripe" I had when you originally replaced the cords was the removal of the strain relief. But besides that its a great idea that I might use in the future. And yes, there is no real need for a ground since the majority of the tool body is plastic.
Great work Marius. Your projects are an inspiration.
Hey Marius,
I've been watching your video's for a while now. I did watch the video when you replaced all the cords, I didn't see anything wrong with that. There is nothing wrong with using a higher quality/capacity cable. It's only a problem when you go the other way.
In my experience it's only been in the last 12 months that people have only started to use ferrule's.
Regards
I got led bulbs at 99 cent store and the 3 watts it operates on works with christmas tree lights. i however have recycled vanity light and shelf i use in garage. works great even wired a wall switch to it and the project cost me just under 4 doll hairs.
Fluorescent tubes can and do last for years as long as you don't turn them off. My dad was a master electrician, and installed 20 double tube fixtures in what was then my new work shop, but did not install a switch, he told me to just leave them on and they have not gone out once.
Who cares what these people say?.. do your thing, don't pay attention to them.
Nice to upgrade to the LED hey Marius.Here in the US I'm able to keep the same fixture, remove the old ballast and change the wiring a bit for $10 a tube.Keep up the nice videos.
And now a bit of education:
"FI Safety Fuse" :) the German Word is (or rather used to be) Fehlerstrom-Schutzschalter, in english speaking countries those were usually called GFI.
Though the FI is similar in both terms, they have different meanings
- The F stands for "Fehler" (Error) and the I is the Symbol for Electric Current ("Strom") short in the german Name.
- in the english name it stands for Ground Fault Interrupter
At least in Europe since 2008 they are called RCD (shoret for Residual Current Device) or to be more specific RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker) - so even the german VDE has adopted this term.
And yes, if you ask an Electrician - they will still yell "FI" at you ;)
Also, slight misuse of the word "fuse" here, which has a more specific meaning in English. I guess it's due to "Sicherung" in German being used to refer to it (which is really short for "Sicherungsautomat", i.e. LS-Schalter). Anglos refer to it as just "circuit breaker"
Dear Marius it's not a problem that you have mounted the second light on an angle. It's even better for shooting videos because it prevents hard shadows
Always enjoy your videos. Keep up the common sense explanations of your projects and you’ll always attract more views and beginner wood workers. 👍🏻
By the way, I loved the sarcasm
I like most of your works and the clean way you do it. I bought the same Hammer saw but second hand and bigger. .
I think you should have changed the led lamps. You only needed desconect the electric parts of the old lamps and put yours new leds lamps. I have done that many times.There are tons of videos in internet. It is a waste of plastic and resources the planet can not afford. More videos with the Hammer saw please.
Salud, Jose Antonio
Not only are the powerCON connectors rated for *250Vac/16A* , if these are the TRUE1 variant, they're rated for breaking while live/under load!
The powerCON TRUE1 family of products are badass and are actually a very wise choice for Marius to use them in this way.
Also, portable power tools, such as those with which Marius uses the powerCON connectors, are *double insulated* and, therefore, don't have or require grounding as no shock hazard is present owing to their non-conductive cases/housings.
Lastly, constructive comment here, it's best practice to use female connectors on the live side as the inner-mounted conductors pose less of a shock hazard. It's not mandatory. It's just considered a safer installation, all things considered.
Marius, as a long-time subscriber, I'm thankful for all the wonderful content you create and share. I've even downloaded some of your designs on Thingiverse and will be printing them in the near future. Keep up the great work!
A navy blue sweatshirt with medium or light blue jeans always looks great, 👍
Great job Marius. I have learned that the less some people know, the louder they seem to know it! :)
Keep up the good work my friend.
Watched your video on 3d printing of dust collector fittings a couple of weeks ago. Inspired me to dig out the 3d printer and get it back into working order. But by the time I got it running, I'd forgotten why I'd fixed it. Saw you using the drilling dust shroud in this video and...crap, the 3d printer is busted again...
Great stuff and great ideas. Thanks
I'm a relatively new viewer here... First, your content is nothing short of impressive. You're obviously a skilled and talented DIY'R. Your videos are always enjoyable to watch.
Second, great idea for the quick disconnects. I may have to follow suite.
Finally, how big is your shop? It looks small but, very well utilized.
Thanks for another video. I enjoy them on several levels.
No problem with what you have done, the tools that are used these days are called double insulated, no earth or ground connection is needed. The only critique is more joints equals more resistance, so a heavy machine would need your earlier idea of larger cable to off set the resistance caused, I my self have bought similar connectors but not got around to it yet
Nothing wrong Marius, you do a great job all the time! Better than the trolls who just leave abuse without ever doing any work themselves.
I recently changed my workshop lighting to led from fluorescent, I however did not change the fittings I just bought replacement LED tubes and re-wired the fittings to remove the starter capacitor or the electronic ballast. Saved some time and money having to remount and wire whole new units