How To Install LED Downlights (Ceiling Spotlights) | Easy Step By Step DIY Guide

How To Install LED Downlights (Ceiling Spotlights) | Easy Step By Step DIY Guide

00:00 Intro
00:17 How To Mark Holes For Downlights / Spotlights
01:36 How To Check Ceiling For Joists
02:38 How To Drill Holes For Downlights / Spotlights
03:41 How To Install New Cables For Downlights / Spotlights
05:52 How To Wire First Downlights
08:05 How To Wire Downlights In Loops
10:40 How To Insert Downlight / Spotlight Into Hole
10:37 How To Remove Existing Ceiling Light / Pendant
11:15 How To Wire Single Cable (2 Plate Wiring) Into Downlights
11:39 How To Wire Ceiling Rose (3 Plate Wiring) Into Downlights
16:03 How To Wire Power Into The First Downlight / Spotlight

How To Install LED Downlights (Ceiling Spotlights) | Easy Step By Step DIY Guide

In this video we are installing recessed LED downlights (spotlights) into a ceiling.
This is an easy step by step beginners guide for all DIYers.
We show you how to mark, check for ceiling joists and drill holes for your new downlights. We demonstrate how to run the new cable and wire into your spotlights. As well as a detailed explanation on how to connect your existing light fitting if you have either 2 plate (single cable) or 3 plate (ceiling rose) wiring.
Upgrade your room with new downlights / spotlights.
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[AdamJamal]

i've been watching downlight videos for months, this one is by far the best one. top lads, good banter, to the point, and very clear/informative. perfect video.

[robertcornelius]

Good tip about the joists, in fact, the whole video is brilliant . Thanks so much ! Managed to install spots in my new bathroom following your advice step by step .

[MrUTuber]

Absolutely brilliant and very well explained, thank you so much. I’m upgrading my 1960s kitchen cable (red and black, no earth - copper shortage) but the principle is the same. I can’t thank you enough. Cheers, Mike.

[aslamd]

Don't usually leave comments but Thank you guys top blokes. I was gone scream when you took down the ceiling rose and found the single 3 core. Many would have carried the video on but very helpful to show the other scenario which is what no one tends to show. 👍🏼 New subscriber

[Simonc]

Thinking of doing this in next few weeks and this is exactly what I needed. Superb, simple explanation. Thanks

[emmanuelregent]

You guys have the best explanation and examples…online hands down.

Legends ✌🏿

[IrishPikeHunter]

What a cracking video on how to wire spots up.
I've never done it before, but after finding this video, i feel totally confident now on taking on the job!
I was thinking of pushing the original light plate into the ceiling and running off the wire that holds the bulb.
I can now mark the wire and wire up everything else up to the wago connectors and still not know what they are all for lol class

[peterharrison]

Great video, thanks for posting. I'd love to see one where you install spotlights without access to the ceiling from above.

[markw]

Just what I’ve been looking for, well explained and demonstrated. Thanks lads! 💡👍🏼

[darrengarfoot]

Guys, this was just perfect, with the right amount of laughs to go with it too, thanks so much. Great tricks of the trade.

[topjack]

Great commentary and no spamming out to make it last for hours. Thank you.

[Stram]

Nice one lads.
I've got this to do this weekend.
I've also got an extractor fan running off my ceiling lights, so and extra cable going into the switched live.

[channiedhillon]

Great job... I like that you say I don't need to know what all those cables are at 15:55 that's fine... It looks as though it will do the job for me.. Thanks.. Great vid

[bcfcespley]

Thank you so much, we have current existing downright I want to replace with more modern ones. This has just made my life soooo much easier!

[cbsozvu]

Brilliant, informative, fun, and easy explanation

[anthonyharrison]

Just what I needed to fit spot lights. Excellent vid 👍

[leonida.]

first video which shows exactly how is it made!

[henrylongstop]

Great detailed, idiot proof, explanation. You are great educators. Thanks

[deadagainjeff]

Thanks. This helped me out so much regarding the live switched cable.

[philipmcquillen]

Really useful video and very clear instruction thanks. Exactly what I was looking for.