How To Install The Proper Shop Lighting! DIY LED // Dream Shop Build 4

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  • @Fullmetalfrank100
    @Fullmetalfrank100 Рік тому +3

    Pro tip- adjust the clutch on the drill motor so it slips instead if breaking your arm or striking you in any way. It allows you to run higher RPM with a slower more controllable feed rate. Works great with 6" hole saws and thick material. Nice shop!

  • @WileyWereWolf
    @WileyWereWolf 3 роки тому +10

    This shop looks amazing. I cant wait to see what you have in store for the timberframe house.

  • @MrWATCHthisWAY
    @MrWATCHthisWAY 3 роки тому +5

    Beautiful Shop!! Love your LED setup. I changed over from fluorescent lighting to LED strips and have never looked back. The amount of light that is now present in my work area is amazing. Now I can’t blame any mistakes on lighting it’s all me... Great build.

  • @simonr6793
    @simonr6793 3 роки тому +1

    Great to see you back at it working on the new workshop once done im looking forward to seeing what you did with the upstairs home part of these job's!!!

  • @nicktaylor4923
    @nicktaylor4923 3 роки тому

    No wonder not seen much of you for a while.you’ve been busy ! Shop looks great. Well done Chris. Stay safe.

  • @mattevans-koch9353
    @mattevans-koch9353 3 роки тому

    Thank you Chris. Nice lighting solution. The shop is really looking good. With that shop under your home upstairs are you sure you want to start building a house. Everything looks pretty comfy to me. Take care, stay well and start enjoying that shop.

  • @SeanEvelegh
    @SeanEvelegh 3 роки тому +2

    The workshop is looking amazing Chris! Very happy for you!

    • @ThirdCoastCraftsman
      @ThirdCoastCraftsman  3 роки тому +1

      Thank buddy. Hopefully someday you can come visit!

    • @SeanEvelegh
      @SeanEvelegh 3 роки тому

      @@ThirdCoastCraftsman definitely up for that!

  • @johnday1786
    @johnday1786 3 роки тому +9

    Great looking shop. One suggestion. I’m a electrician and I’ve ran into trouble with plastic anchors supporting boxes/lighting fixtures in ceilings. I would recommend to buy some toggle bolts and replace the plastic anchors if they fail to support them in the future. No need to go back and redo it right now just replace one at a time. That truly is a dream shop.

    • @artagain8977
      @artagain8977 3 роки тому

      Here here. When I retired my shop I mounted the fixtures to the ceiling joists vs using toggles.

    • @chrisnielsen2568
      @chrisnielsen2568 3 роки тому

      I spotted the plastic anchors right away also. Always included in the box and I always throw them in the garbage. years back one of my electricians used them in a plaster ceiling to hang track lights. Two weeks later the tracks fell!

  • @jblewis1975
    @jblewis1975 3 роки тому +1

    That is definitely a dream shop! The wood ceiling with the lights looks awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @trailruntim
    @trailruntim 3 роки тому +1

    Looks awesome, Chris! I too love the ease of installation with those new Halo style can lights.

  • @louisclarkeii
    @louisclarkeii 3 роки тому

    Nicely done. Nailed the light spacing for the flush mount LEDs. Something the average person won't notice but if they are off any sticks out like a sore thumb. Once again nicely done my friend!
    The baker style scaffolding is a great tool. I made an extra shelf and had a large roll-away tool storage area. Eventually it got packed up for later use...

  • @michaelkaye4998
    @michaelkaye4998 3 роки тому

    Your comments on the flat can lights and the associated hole saw are right on. That thing can rip you off a ladder! But the lights are great 😊

  • @EscoOnDemand
    @EscoOnDemand 3 роки тому +1

    You have the best shop ever!

  • @TinyAcresFarmHome
    @TinyAcresFarmHome 3 роки тому +32

    you forgot to mention in your intro your shop partner utz lol

  • @johna.9742
    @johna.9742 3 роки тому

    That is going to be one awesome shop when you are finished. So looking forward to seeing some projects come out of there.

  • @TheHobbyShop1
    @TheHobbyShop1 3 роки тому

    Amazing work! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

  • @ViktorVaughan
    @ViktorVaughan 3 роки тому

    Glad to see the progress on this. I’ve been hooked from the start.

  • @RobDragonslayer
    @RobDragonslayer 3 роки тому

    The shop is really coming together Chris. Great work!

  • @lobbi5000
    @lobbi5000 3 роки тому

    Really nice to run through your videos of the barn workshop and living space.
    You obviously know what you are doing and your woodworking skills with hand tools are at a very high level. Best of luck with your new shop and upcoming projects.

  • @kenknight4560
    @kenknight4560 3 роки тому +1

    Very good information, I am going to upgrade my shop lighting using this product. Project is coming along and looks great. Looking forward to more videos.

  • @danconlan8735
    @danconlan8735 3 роки тому

    That is turning out great!
    Thanks for sharing,
    DC

  • @manuviron
    @manuviron 3 роки тому

    Nice lights. The shop is looking awesome and will no doubt be a great space to work in.

  • @alaskankare
    @alaskankare 3 роки тому

    ccant wait to see you pumping out videos from the new shop!

  • @tntcox100
    @tntcox100 3 роки тому

    Shop is looking awesome mate. Can’t wait to see what you create in there in the future. 👍

  • @peterkelley6344
    @peterkelley6344 3 роки тому

    I've been delighted to watch this!

  • @SteveC38
    @SteveC38 3 роки тому

    Awesome Shop My Friend! Those Lights Are Amazing!

  • @flyness39
    @flyness39 3 роки тому +1

    Looking great, Chris! I know you liked those wago connectors for wiring! As a former electrician, that saved me so much time, too. Looking forward to those project videos!

    • @ThirdCoastCraftsman
      @ThirdCoastCraftsman  3 роки тому +1

      This was the first time ever using them. Miracle inventions!

    • @xoxo2008oxox
      @xoxo2008oxox 3 роки тому

      Sometime ago, I came across UA-camr with WAGO connectors. Looked them up, saw they are code accepted here, and never used a wire nut again. Easy to fit in boxes, simple to make secure, and so far not one fail.

  • @MANJITSINGH-ko2oi
    @MANJITSINGH-ko2oi 3 роки тому

    THANKS Chris really niece lights as I just used something like it and really bright lights.

  • @bobbyblizzard8488
    @bobbyblizzard8488 3 роки тому

    That is a really nice shop space!

  • @williamshaffer2562
    @williamshaffer2562 3 роки тому

    Nice job Chris, shop really coming along.

  • @ryankrienselokker6635
    @ryankrienselokker6635 3 роки тому

    Looks awesome!! Really like the outside lights too!!

  • @jbb5470
    @jbb5470 3 роки тому

    Great information Chris! Really like your lighting setup and the tongue and grove ceiling you put in with the round lights! Beautiful shop, can't wait to see more of it. Thanks for posting.

  • @street_yeti7854
    @street_yeti7854 3 роки тому

    Nice work! Those lights look fantastic.

  • @marcelmori8219
    @marcelmori8219 3 роки тому

    I'm totally following your adventure.

  • @gusfranjul3437
    @gusfranjul3437 3 роки тому

    Love the video. Very helpful. Thank you

  • @LifeofBliss
    @LifeofBliss 3 роки тому

    That place is coming together so nice... Great job man. Getting a lot of cool ideas for when we build our shop/house soon!

  • @adrianrouse3619
    @adrianrouse3619 3 роки тому

    those lights look great! I definitely need to check them out for some lighting in my garage/shop

  • @brettzeigerbacher2314
    @brettzeigerbacher2314 3 роки тому +2

    A note on the lighting. While yes it's true that you want the whiter task lighting for your work areas because they are always used for the same purpose, your house is totally different. At home you want your light to mimic what the sun does (changes color temperature throughout the day). Sometimes you want rooms to light up like your landing an airplane, but sometimes you want it to feel cozy. Most lighting designers haven't been taught this yet. But dynamic color temperature has been proven to provide multiple health (benefits believe it or not). Just something to think about when you're planning for your house next. * What I'm referring to is called "warm dim". When the lights can "dim" from a higher noon day sun color temperature down to the candle light.

    • @MrWATCHthisWAY
      @MrWATCHthisWAY 3 роки тому

      I found that out when installing LED lighting in my kitchen and had to get lighting with the different selectors to finally figure out what type of lighting worked well for indoor kitchen use. Now I know!

  • @BandasPalette
    @BandasPalette 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. I used Menard's smart electrician, for about $25 each at 5,500 lumens. I love how the light covers just snap into place, for easy cleaning.
    Great video my friend!!

  • @toddgermain8531
    @toddgermain8531 3 роки тому

    Nice work (as usual), beautiful shop. Very jealous.

  • @jasonlewis3620
    @jasonlewis3620 3 роки тому +1

    Will be getting lights from them! Awesome price and will be happy for the discount! Haha

  • @naterapp7881
    @naterapp7881 3 роки тому

    Looks great! Lot of shop envy here...

  • @ericennenga7218
    @ericennenga7218 3 роки тому

    about to refit and old barn for my shop.. thank you.

  • @jamesray8771
    @jamesray8771 2 роки тому

    Nice looking shop

  • @uneartheros
    @uneartheros 3 роки тому

    I got chills watching you look up at the biggest hole saw I’ve ever seen with no glasses lol

  • @carolinaworkshop7091
    @carolinaworkshop7091 3 роки тому

    Looks great

  • @rodpotts2666
    @rodpotts2666 3 роки тому

    Awesome my man congrats .

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 3 роки тому

    Looking real good. Very nice video keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Can't wait to see ur next videos. Love this shop build videos.Keep Making. God Bless.

  • @fotopfanatic
    @fotopfanatic 3 роки тому +1

    Typically THHN primary wire is used in conduit. Why was NM wire used? The additional outer sheathing from NM wire coupled with an enclosed space (conduit) creates additional heat which reduces the capacity the wire can handle (called de-rating). While LED's don't draw high amperage, if you put enough of them on the same circuit, and approach the 80% threshold of the primary wires capacity, then your primary wire will create plenty of heat.
    Also, while wago style connectors are far easier to work with, the constant heating and cooling cycles of wire fatigue the spring contacts within the connector and cause them to become brittle. These same style spring friction connectors are used in plumbing sharkbite fittings, and they suffer from this same issue. Wire ties may not be convenient, but they produce a far better mechanical connection.

  • @henryturner-ward3879
    @henryturner-ward3879 3 роки тому

    Wonderful upload! Thanks for the update :)

  • @essinkd
    @essinkd 3 роки тому

    The shop is coming along nicely! I stumbled upon your channel a while back and really enjoyed your content. Especially the wooden mallets, they looked amazing when you were done. Hope to see some crafty stuff soon!

  • @whiteheadcustomcrafts3555
    @whiteheadcustomcrafts3555 3 роки тому

    need to watch this a few times to take it all in so i can use something like it for my new shop
    not even got the walls up yet so way behind you

    • @whiteheadcustomcrafts3555
      @whiteheadcustomcrafts3555 3 роки тому

      just started my own youtube channel its great fun im loving it , dont get me wrong no where near your standard im just having fun with it right now

  • @Hockey4harry1
    @Hockey4harry1 3 роки тому

    Fyi I think the milwaukee Gen3 with one key drill has a auto stop feature for when the bit grabs like that

  • @nicor.lighting
    @nicor.lighting 3 роки тому +12

    Hey Chris! We're glad our lighting could be a part of your shop! Let us know how they're working out for you and if there are other ways we can help your future projects!

    • @LyndalMcMurphy
      @LyndalMcMurphy 2 роки тому +1

      Hmmmm... THIRDCOAST 20% off code no longer working. Is there another 20% code we can use? Thanks!

    • @jamesshadoan7299
      @jamesshadoan7299 2 роки тому

      NicorLighting and Chris….your ‘THIRDCOAST’ discount code is not working?

  • @TheHandsomeMatt
    @TheHandsomeMatt 3 роки тому +1

    You can use the clutch on your drill as well, just set it high enough to run the hole-saw but low enough so that when it catches the clutch disengages. Your wrists will thank you.

    • @AndreaArzensek
      @AndreaArzensek 3 роки тому +1

      I wanted to write the same suggestion but here it is! I use chuck brake often to also save bits when drilling metal as well as hard wood.

  • @hassanal-mosawi4235
    @hassanal-mosawi4235 3 роки тому

    thanks for sharing that!

  • @ericdalbert133
    @ericdalbert133 3 роки тому

    You build a really cool shop !! Nive place

  • @Ultegra10SPD
    @Ultegra10SPD 3 роки тому

    Need 1 of those hole saw bowls to catch all the mess! -U10

  • @threeriversforge1997
    @threeriversforge1997 3 роки тому

    Fantastic! I've been looking to replace the 8' fluorescent lights in my little blacksmith shop, but the plethora of options for LED lights has just about scrambled my brain. I can't have the shop too bright because that'll wash out the colors of the steel, but too dark makes it a pain to see when I'm working at the table or band saws. Never would have guessed there was an option for being able to dim the lights.

  • @joejablonski7294
    @joejablonski7294 2 роки тому +1

    They make a one tooth or three tooth hole saws that are designed for wood and the will cut thru like butter.

  • @jesseh2302
    @jesseh2302 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, where’s the bar going to be?! This is looking more like a man cave than a shop!😉

  • @xcuse4tools
    @xcuse4tools 2 роки тому

    I really appreciated the detailed walk through on your new shop lighting, I purchased some NICOR Vaportight lights for my shop as well. There is only one end with a knockout open. The other end appears to be an area for a knock out but is just a small embossed circle, It appears that it will require drilling out. Don't know if this has changed since you received your lights. Did you have to drill out the second knock out area?

  • @Kustom206
    @Kustom206 3 роки тому

    Econolite is a great company to deal with!

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 3 роки тому +2

    Great work & terrific lighting for the shop Chris! I was wondering what the monthly electrical cost will be running all of that lighting? Anyway, hope that you & your family are doing well & staying safe. Where's our friend UTZ? 😉😉👍👍

    • @ThirdCoastCraftsman
      @ThirdCoastCraftsman  3 роки тому +1

      It’s hard to know the cost because I didn’t have a baseline compare too. Plus the upstairs apartment electricity use. I do know they are way more efficient non LED lights

  • @rjtumble
    @rjtumble 3 роки тому

    Ha, go to @11:00 for Chris' "I'm not having fun" face. ;) I agree about the hole saws, they can be a pain to use, but I think they're better than the alternative with the two blades. Making them dimmable was a great idea and I really love those "pot" lights. I've seen a few other people install them, they look awesome.

  • @bergstromdrew
    @bergstromdrew 3 роки тому +1

    Well done Chris! The shop is looking good! I anticipate a lot of amazing projects out of that shop :) btw...how is that boat coming??? haha

  • @erikbrm4641
    @erikbrm4641 3 роки тому

    Thanks i wil look up those licht

  • @mikedonaldson8898
    @mikedonaldson8898 3 роки тому

    I'm interested on how these lights are holding up for you. Doing research finding it hard to sort out price to longevity!

  • @chuckmuziani6262
    @chuckmuziani6262 Рік тому

    What is the Color Rendering Index of those LEDs? Video recording is your job? You want an CRI of 90+.

  • @hitfield
    @hitfield 3 роки тому

    Top demais 👊🏼👊🏼

  • @davefundingsland9870
    @davefundingsland9870 3 роки тому

    The shop looks fantastic. You’ve done a great job. So jealous!!
    You up for a trip to Washington state to help me build a shop? ;)

  • @vladimirpolishchuk1014
    @vladimirpolishchuk1014 Рік тому

    Did you use 150 lumens per sqft or less? My question is how many lumens do I need to have per sqft of garage working area? Thank you in advance.

  • @samiller4142
    @samiller4142 3 роки тому

    Are you going to finish the boat build series? I was really enjoying it!

  • @MasterDebater2009
    @MasterDebater2009 2 роки тому

    What light switch so you use? Nobody seems to know anything about what to use that's compatible with the 10v dimming cables

  • @bballwes610
    @bballwes610 3 роки тому

    Pretty cool watch!! What kind is it?

  • @arcadebit1551
    @arcadebit1551 3 роки тому

    I would probally have the row in the middle ofset (placed where there is a gap on the sides), would result in a more even lighting of the room. But with this type of lights its not a huge issue.

  • @woodworksbygrampies1284
    @woodworksbygrampies1284 3 роки тому

    Great video! Looks like you are oh so close to completion. When do you think you'll jump onto some "project" videos. I really like the build videos, just wondering. I noticed a few times you were asked about Atz but no reply, I hope all is well. Also noticed a question about the boat, I'm sure that it was not completed before your move unless I missed something. Are you planning on getting back to it? Good luck with everything, stay safe out there.

    • @ThirdCoastCraftsman
      @ThirdCoastCraftsman  3 роки тому +1

      Hi grampies,
      I’m hoping to start woodworking projects again in the next month or 2 and bring the boat back in to finish. Utz is great though it’s hard to get him in the shop because he likes to follow our 2 kids around so much looking for snacks haha. I’ll get him involved a lot more again soon

    • @woodworksbygrampies1284
      @woodworksbygrampies1284 3 роки тому

      @@ThirdCoastCraftsman whew! Glad to hear UTZ is doing well; sorry, got to shake the Alaska - The Last Frontier out haha! Can't wait to see your coming projects AND to see the launch of your boat! Stay safe and take care.

  • @bustersfirerarmstraining6366
    @bustersfirerarmstraining6366 3 роки тому

    Do you leave any lights on to help any security cameras out in the event someone burglarizes your shop?

  • @seanmoser1556
    @seanmoser1556 3 роки тому

    What brand of dimmer switches did you use?

  • @ethanrobertson8921
    @ethanrobertson8921 3 роки тому

    Chris, excellent job on the lighting! Did you get vapor tight lights for a reason (I’m guessing safety with flammable finish vapors)? If so, did drilling those holes into the fixture for the wires compromise the seal?
    I can’t wait to see more build videos with the new set up!

    • @mateofuego6911
      @mateofuego6911 2 роки тому

      Yeah that definitely ruined the rating.

  • @garygary1043
    @garygary1043 3 роки тому

    🤝🤝🤝 good job

  • @zacberes6647
    @zacberes6647 3 роки тому

    Looking great but I don’t know how you were working without your shop partner Utz

  • @charliemckay6402
    @charliemckay6402 3 роки тому

    Totally awesome shop. What was the total cost? Did you win the lottery?

  • @pmacedo6778
    @pmacedo6778 3 роки тому

    You forgot Utz... unforgivable.... Utz is your QA/QC... 😄
    It looking amazing!!!!!
    Great Job!
    Please allow me to express my concerns, being an electrical guy,...
    the flush mounted lights have a small box with a Power Supply Unit,... those PSU release heat and your are hooking them in such a place that is not ventilated. Plus you have thermal insulation all over with paper and wood.
    Normally the insulation is fire proof but the wood is not and also the paper that comes with the insulation.
    Like this, the heat sink needs of the PSU have to be verified, notice also that the PSU are not very reliable, many times they fail... not knowing the type you are using I cannot say more... if it is just a transformer, upon a failure they have two options, just open and nothing happen or cook up and become a piece of charcoal, this can start a fire... if it is some kind of Switch Mode Power Supply, they can do the same,.... stop working and nothing happens or overheat (very common)... I believe you have the second type SMPS, once have a dimming feature.
    Your shop/house is all wood,... observe the NFPA regulations for your own protection and ensure that your setup is in compliance with regulation.
    For what I observe on this video... maybe you have non-compliance.... the way to go around the problem is to install all PSU at another location and drive wires to the spots... also consider to have a metallic shield above the spots to prevent direct contact with flammable materials... the spots don’t need to be heat sink but they do develop heat... by doing this you will extend the life time of the spots and PSU. LEDs don’t like heat.
    Final note... if you install all PSU at a central location, do not fix them to wood directly,.... use a metallic plate as a backplate and connect that plate to ground...!
    If you need help on this please say so and also contact your dealer with this concerns... I think you cannot afford a fire... I’m concerned for you.
    Request,... Utz is mandatory on all videos... after all he is the manager ... (after the wife,... that is administration, CEO🤣)
    Thank you for the update!
    Great work and video !
    Be safe

    • @ThirdCoastCraftsman
      @ThirdCoastCraftsman  3 роки тому

      Thank you for the info. I didn’t know some of that.

    • @pmacedo6778
      @pmacedo6778 3 роки тому

      @@ThirdCoastCraftsman, if you need some tips/help just say so... no problem helping!
      Although I’m in Europe I’m aware of some US regulation because I work in the Oil & Gas Industry.... but most is about “good practice” and preventing impact if/when a catastrophic failure happens.
      It is always a pleasure to help!
      Stay Safe
      Wishing the Best for you and yours!

  • @alphasig218
    @alphasig218 3 роки тому

    Nice install. Do you have issues with the lights flickering since they are on a dimmer?

    • @ThirdCoastCraftsman
      @ThirdCoastCraftsman  3 роки тому

      Not that I have noticed. Sometimes flicker shows up in slow mo footage but I have checked yet

    • @alphasig218
      @alphasig218 3 роки тому

      @@ThirdCoastCraftsman awesome. I'd be interested in knowing if they do in future or if you notice it at all. If not I'd love to know what dimmer switch you paired with those lights. I've got to install new ones in my shop very soon.

  • @tobypfeifer4502
    @tobypfeifer4502 2 роки тому

    What size is your workshop

  • @brettzeigerbacher2314
    @brettzeigerbacher2314 3 роки тому +1

    I see those wago connectors ;)

    • @ThirdCoastCraftsman
      @ThirdCoastCraftsman  3 роки тому +1

      First time ever using them or even know they exist and LOVED them haha

    • @brettzeigerbacher2314
      @brettzeigerbacher2314 3 роки тому +1

      @@ThirdCoastCraftsman haha yeah I just stared using them too. I'll probably never use a wire nut again lol. It's just the right tool for the job.

    • @MrWATCHthisWAY
      @MrWATCHthisWAY 3 роки тому +1

      Me too! When I had to read all about them I realized they are a European design and immediately fell in love with them! I’ll never go back to wire nuts again!!

  • @KevinCoop1
    @KevinCoop1 3 роки тому

    5000K lamp color has lots of blue light output. Google search “blue light eye damage”. Since you are stuck with this color, always wear amber safety glasses. Used to be glasses called blue blockers.

    • @GeneralChangFromDanang
      @GeneralChangFromDanang Рік тому

      I know I'm a little late here, but you can also buy color correction "gels" that are commonly used in the photo industry.

  • @allent555
    @allent555 3 роки тому

    Any comments on their CRI for video Filming ?

    • @ThirdCoastCraftsman
      @ThirdCoastCraftsman  3 роки тому

      The shop lights are 80 and the cans are 90. I wish the shop lights were a little higher but so far things do look extremely natural

  • @HiaMoviiArt
    @HiaMoviiArt 3 роки тому +2

    Once again I’m just a “few” steps behind you... in my last videos I installed Egyptian mirror lighting...

  • @NepartakGuide
    @NepartakGuide 2 роки тому

    Hello, carpenter,To be able to see about you installing the lights Video,It's a great honor,I found outYou are veryWant to help your customer enhance his store Illumination brightness,You helped him add a lot of lights.In his shop.I don't know if you can use a spectral test instrument.Can you find out?The lumens of the light,They will focus on Wait, about one meter around the main body.However, the shopkeeper's shelves And display table,No more light sources can be obtained.Welcome to contact me., we will provide a new lighting solution.Give you all of Customers of the store

  • @peglegthered
    @peglegthered 3 роки тому

    8:32 Safety squints activate!

  • @Theonly1ben
    @Theonly1ben 3 роки тому

    You should look Otto someone doing your videos for you. If your not making money on them you will still be gaining followers doing more videos in the meantime . Just tell you get more time sometime to think about

  • @FuhrChris
    @FuhrChris Рік тому

    E-conolight has discontinued the Nicro vapor lights.

  • @GeneralChangFromDanang
    @GeneralChangFromDanang Рік тому

    So I'm thinking dancing girls in the lean-to sections while you're working.

  • @tfl2155
    @tfl2155 3 роки тому

    Why didn’t you just put a dimmer switch in instead of running a separate line?

  • @HandToolRescue
    @HandToolRescue 3 роки тому +3

    Who even uses lights?

  • @alexandreelisiario
    @alexandreelisiario 3 роки тому

    💯👍😃💯👍😃💯👍😃💯👍😃

  • @KnightsWithoutATable
    @KnightsWithoutATable 3 роки тому +1

    Don't do wiring if you aren't trained to do it and you need to have it inspected. It covers your butt if something goes wrong.
    You didn't need a can for the drop into the vapor lights? Do they meet code to hold the junction? Also, do they say in their instructions that you can drill that hole that you did? Normally, it is against the electrical code to make modifications to a UL listed device that you connect directly to a circuit.
    I ask these questions because it has been several years since I was still working as an industrial electrician and little code violations like this can lead to fires or can be used as an excuse after a fire to deny a fire insurance payout for a loss. I would recommend that anybody that is considering doing work like this consult a licensed electrician.
    I will commend you on choosing dust resistant lighting fixtures as it is what should be in a shop like that, but you didn't not install them to meet dust resistant code. Also, NM cable, AKA Romex, does not go in conduit. The whole debate over it was settled when NEC 2008 came out. The practice was banned because it has caused fires and equipment damage in multiple cases. Since the sheathing is not standardized between the different manufacturer, it is not possible to correctly de-rate the operating temperature of the cable or to determine safe numbers of wires in the conduit. In a practical sense, it should be fine since you aren't running high current on those circuits, but you won't be around forever and somebody might make changes to that circuit assuming that the wiring was done to code and running a full and continuous load on the circuit.
    And again, in the event of a fire, insurance companies will use something like this, even though it may not be the cause of the fire, will use it to deny a claim. Then there is the personal risk. If there is a fire and it is caused by the wiring you did that wasn't to code and wasn't inspected, you can be held civilly liable for loss of property and criminally liable for any loss of life.

  • @jasonreed7260
    @jasonreed7260 3 роки тому

    Don’t put lights on a ceiling with plastic anchors 😞