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LED lights have changed the recessed/can lighting market. This video from The Honest Carpenter will show you 5 THINGS TO KNOW about LED recessed lights!
We would like to thank Harrison Peacock for helping us make this video. Harrison’s company, CCS TRIANGLE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, is a great electrical company in the Raleigh/Cary/Durham/Chapel Hill area. To contact them, just see their links below:
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LED RECESSED LIGHTS–5 THINGS TO KNOW:
1. COLOR TEMPERATURE MATTERS–LED lights produce color in a far wider range than incandescent bulbs. When you buy LEDs be sure to check their package Bulbs in the 3000k range produce yellowish light. LED bulbs in the 4000-5000k range produce far whiter or even bluish light. Light color can interact adversely with the paint color on your walls!
2. USE DIMMER SWITCHES–Many people feel that LED recessed lights are too bright. So, it’s often a good idea to install them on dimmer switches. But remember: light is produced differently in an LED bulb, and they work on a far lower wattage. For this reason, they don’t always work well with typical dimmer switches. You’ll most likely want to install them on CL DIMMER SWITCHES.
3. SPACING IS IMPORTANT: Harrison and CCS TRIANGLE ELECTRIC feel that LED recessed lights should rarely be spaced more than 4′ apart in a linear path. This helps blanket the room with light. Also, lights should rarely be closer to a wall than 2′. This helps create Wall Washing–effective light coverage of the wall.
4. INCREASED MOBILITY–With the invention of ultra-thin LED recessed fixtures, can lights can now go almost anywhere, including directly beneath framing obstructions.
5. GADGETS GALORE!–LED recessed lights are now incorporating more gadgets, including built-in blue tooth speakers. These units are pricey, but they are very easy to retrofit.
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27 Comments
Mine stop working. Do you have a step by step on how to change it for a new one ?
😂 so use more light bulbs to use more electricity 😂and not using a better color soft color like the sun color
I want to remove a disk or puck LED light and replace it with a regular fixture.
Wow. Good points on the ceiling fan and wall color!
Thanks for clear instructions. Just didn't pull down hard enough. Gave thumbs up. Will subscribe. Door knob next!
I have a number 6 question, i have the old big box nailed between the studs….back half in the attick.
Can i use the led replacements and finally get to cover the back up…
In the winter so much cold air comes in throight the lights, because i have to let em breath to prevent fire
Never thought I'd get to enjoy The Black Keys in a recessed lighting video on YouTube. Even if it was for just 1 second.
Now the led lights have a button that can adjust
We have 20 recessed can lights and although all of the replacement 3000k bulbs work where 4,000 k bulbs were and they won't turn on in several cans. Why?
Can you put colored film over LED recessed lights to change the color
4000k in the bedroom??? No.
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Have you heard of angle and ceiling heights? loool, dont do videos if you have no clue
So good.
Thank you .
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Appreciate this so much.😊
Who is harrison?
I found it : so this week i teamed
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up with harrison peacock of cces
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triangle electric in raleigh north
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carolina harrison is a fantastic
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electrician and he showed me five things
Totally AWESOME!
Thank you for the tip. Our dream home is near complete.
This video is 5years old , get with the program, not looking to buy artifacts!!
Best light 5 years ago why buy antiquated when I can buy new technology today!!!!
The LED light and speaker combos are the coolest thing ever I must have them
I feel my LED lights are casting a "pink" What should I do?
I find all of the online calculators suck and don’t take into account ceiling height or beam angle.
Excellent video and info!!!
Hi there, I'm to change my bulbs to a more advanced bulbs. where I can control my lights with an app and make my room a lot brighter. Also to be able to change bulbs colors. The bulbs I want to upgrade are in my bedroom. the bedroom wall white or autum white color and the light switch has a dimmer. please let me know which bulbs to get.
I swear good lighting can change your mood instantly.