How to Install a Security Light the Easy Way

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In this electrical DIY guide i will be showing you how to fit a security light. I will take you through step by step how to wire a security light. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something that will help you out.
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@stevepratt9646 Рік тому

This was installed better than a lot of professional electricians I have come across would ever do great video really good install. I'm a self employed electrician with my own business it's nice to see someone explaining things and installing things correctly.

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks 👍

@alapone5063 10 місяців тому

The wiring inside the garage does not need to be in a conduit?

@adzg4m1ng85 2 місяці тому

I always feel for a professional it's just another job. It's the same with working on your car, a garage has the official know-how of mechanics etc, but your car is just another one in a sea of hundreds worked on every day. Doing things yourself gives you a natural drive to want the best looking finish possible.

@craigyboi1979 Рік тому

The electrician that originally installed our light, wired it directly in to the light itself, so was always a bit difficult to get the light replaced each time. So I added a junction box. I come here to learn how to do it and I found this incredibly helpful. You are a born teacher. Thank you so much for posting this.

@mastercontrol469 Рік тому

Installed the light, wired directly into the light?

@DeanSmith3935 11 місяців тому

Hi just wondering (obviously not an electrician), why couldn't you just feed the flex though the wall to a switch, why do you need a junction box?

@paulb9769 6 місяців тому

I don't see how that made it hard to change the light and realistically how often will you be changing the light?

@Ryan.90 3 місяці тому

@@DeanSmith3935 Those types of light come with a like 6 inch bit of flex usually. So you're going to need a junction box. There's another kind where you wire straight into the back of the light. (Also not an electrician lol.)

@tizthelocsmith4758 2 місяці тому

@DeanSmith3935 Great question mate!

@annahabanna Рік тому

I like how you explain: clearly and to the point in addition to the charming English accent😊I may do this project for my back garden in future. This weekend though I have to install a dog flap on my back uPVC door. I guess my main struggle will be the adjustment of the door panel thickness to the larger depth of the dog flap.

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks very much

@indeed8724 5 місяців тому

Earned yourself a new sub, I did very basic electrical training in college for a couple of months and this video is so simple to follow. Will definitely look into your channel more. Thank You.

@ncooty 4 місяці тому

Another great video. You're an excellent instructor and presenter. In addition to all the other stuff (e.g., competence, structure), I also appreciate that you use a clear, natural speaking voice without the childish affectations so many UKpostsrs use. Well done all around.

@lisabevans2639 3 місяці тому

Great instruction video! Thank you for not repeating yourself ad-nauseam. I believe I will subscribe! Cheers!

@GaryThatsgary Рік тому

Nice simple well produced video. Pushed both buttons for you. You can tell that you've watched a lot of American channels before starting yours because you "go ahead" and do things ALOT! 🙂

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks for that!

@MarcusOliver2006 3 місяці тому

Excellent vid. Subscribed. I only need to swap out an old Halogen for a new LED but now I know what all the wires do. Thank you

@fanfeck2844 Рік тому

Brilliant quality video, and verbally superb instruction. A born teacher

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Wow, thanks!

@sahidhussein9606 Рік тому

Amazing innovations. We used connecters before

@CH-en4er Рік тому

great program. im 52 and took it step by step. worked a treat. thank you.

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

👍

@ZalthorAndNoggin Рік тому

Thanks for the tip about the Stanley Fatmax Wire Strippers. They look awesome so I've just ordered myself a pair.

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Good man!!

@ZalthorAndNoggin Рік тому

@@TheDIYGuy1 Just to say the strippers arrived yesterday. Thanks for your recommendation [and how to use them]. Got to be the best DIY purchase I've made in a long time. Superb!

@alexpage7292 5 місяців тому

Thanks for this video, I’m installing my new light tomorrow and I’ve used your links to get everything I need. Thanks for sharing.

@TheDIYGuy1 5 місяців тому

Glad I could help!

@L2succeednow Рік тому

Once again your videos are so easy to follow. I always come away thinkig.... I'm going to try that :)

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks, I'm glad you like my videos! Give this one a go

@drnh4444 Рік тому

Superb video buddy. I've been trying to figure out how to install this using an indoor socket as a power supply but i think i have it susses now thanks to you. Cheers mate, well done!!

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

No problem 👍

@sali6120 4 місяці тому

Really enjoy your vids and would to thank you on the great tips you give regarding all DIY jobs around the house….A true Star ⭐️

@TheDIYGuy1 4 місяці тому

Thanks 👍

@alex1_matthews 10 місяців тому

Watched this video this morning. Trip to screwfix and I have 2 new outside lights. Thanks for the video 👍🏼

@TheDIYGuy1 10 місяців тому

Nice 👍

@andrewmorgan1802 Рік тому

Great video. Our electrician mounted security light right next to the boiler flue so everytime the boiler comes on the heat off the flue triggers the light!

@acelectricalsecurity Рік тому

Did he fit it where he wanted or did he fit where you wanted it. When I install anything I always ask or I am told before hand, if I see any potential issues then I will raise my concerns, but if a person is insistent on a certain position, then it's their problem.

@andyhawkes3335 7 місяців тому

Pir don’t work on heat

@julianbenjamin3695 7 місяців тому

I knew nothing about installing lights...i just replaced mine using this video as a guide..welldone and thank you..light works perfect..

@TheDIYGuy1 7 місяців тому

Glad it helped

@TheEXTREMEcleaningguys Рік тому

Great video. Helped me out ALOT 👌👌😀😀. Clear and simple to follow. Great stuff 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Glad it helped!

@jamesmontague4770 Рік тому

Great video, very professional delivery.

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Glad you like it

@andyjackson2269 Рік тому

New to your channel love your Vidoes, your first video I came across was glanding a SWA. Thanks for your Vidoes they are so helpful 👌👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks a lot,glad you like them

@richblack1216 9 місяців тому

Thank you! This is a brilliant video for the installation. Im subscribing to your channel immediately. Can I just ask, should you drill any holes in the bottom facing side, to allow for any condensation build up to escape the box? Many thanks

@Russ1007 Рік тому

Brilliant video, very well explained 👏

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks 👍

@JG-fg1ye Рік тому

I planned to do this the weekend so happy days

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

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@mwansashericaezra6952 Рік тому

Thank you for this video it's really helpful 🤗

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Your welcome 👍

@simonmaverick9201 4 місяці тому

This is bloody fantastic!!!

@mickeymouse4897 3 місяці тому

Some of the best DIY vids on UKposts. Curious as to why you never silicone sealed the hole drilled in the junction box & hole u drilled thru the wall to stop moisture ingress & crawlies etc. Personally I use crimps in junction boxes to connect bare wire ends, not a fan of the Wago clips.

@BrodaPaul Рік тому

Good step by step guide. Keep up the good work!

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks 👍

@peterash9524 Рік тому

@@TheDIYGuy1thanks for video I have liked it and subscribed, just wanted to ask the far left box in the garage looks like a fuse box what is that for? Is it bcoz there's a more than spur so needs its own fuse ? Thank you Pete

@shadowthegamer5978 Рік тому

as an electrician, ive always found a step drill bit a hell of a lot easier than using a spade drill bit :) just food for thought, but otherwise good video! dont forget to backfill the hole with weatherproof silicone before you put the cover on as well!

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

I agree, unfortunately I didn't have one with me at the time of recording so had to beg steal and borrow what was knocking around. Cheers

@tsb3093 5 місяців тому

The issue about using a sealant on the rear transit cable hole is exactly the concern I had after watching the video. The way it was left had seriously compromised the IP rating of the JB. An alternative would have been to use one of the side ports with a gland to pass the power supply cable through.

@themulchingman4412 5 місяців тому

@@tsb3093twin and earth shouldn’t be exposed outdoors though so you have to put it through the back, then silicone it up

@LeapOfFaith121 7 місяців тому

Love it. Thanks. If I'm wanting to take a feed from a light switch in my garage to fit an outside light can I just take a spur straight from the light switch?

@harveysingh8690 Рік тому

Thank you mate. Very helpful 🙏

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

No problem 👍

@xtomvideo 6 місяців тому

Very well done tutorial.

@traceydeuchar7509 Рік тому

Brilliant thank you, perfect explanation on how to wire up.🙂 save me £200 that an electrician wanted to charge me to fit 2!!!

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Great, that's what this channel is all about

@user-lj5ln6dg5g 10 днів тому

Wow you’ve made that look very easy 😀 I’m going to try

@xlfive Рік тому

Excellent video and well presented,would it be good practice to seal the hole through the brick

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Absolutely. I did this but couldn't put it into the edit due to my camera man messing up 🙈

@magicmagic3747 11 місяців тому

What a brilliant video

@sanddeeprudhra5597 2 місяці тому

YOU..! My man are a fantastic bloke ! You have a pill/cure for every ill !. Great Skills Indeed. Thank You So very much and yes I have smashed that Subscribe and like and commented. Wishing you so much success in life. God Bless.🙏Namastae.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 місяці тому

Thanks very much 😊

@exwhyz33 Рік тому

Great instruction - Thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Your welcome

@DjGiluk Рік тому

Thanks mate great video again, cheers

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks a lot 👍

@alastairforsyth3820 5 місяців тому

Very good video easy o follow.one thing though .I don't do metric .

@user-wg5hq3of3x 2 місяці тому

Tip Top Video so informative

@TheDIYGuy1 2 місяці тому

Glad you think so!

@selimekizoglu8542 Рік тому

Could the cable go through the soffit instead of the brick assuming that drilling through it would have been easier?

@hkmmagar617 5 місяців тому

Good job 👏

@kylem8053 Рік тому

Great video! I don’t have a fuse spare switch in my garage , do I just add a fuse spare switch from the garage circuit or plug in the light to the sockets in the garage? Cheers

@tk4270 Рік тому

Which is a good UK brand of these kinds of lights that don't leak or burn out. Every led pir light I have had leaked rainwater or the led burnt out prematurely. An old halogen one I have from 23 years ago is still intact and works fine, but it costs more to run.

@FrancescoGarraffa-ex7zl Рік тому

Great Video. Thank you.

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Glad you liked it!

@astralgary. Рік тому

New subscriber, i think i need a better drill for Christmas , great video

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks 👍. Happy xmas

@harmoneedj Рік тому

You sound like you're from my neck of the woods sir (norfolk) 😃 Great video

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

I am! Thanks

@notaclue Рік тому

So would this be the same method behind installing one of the ring wired pir light cameras?

@apprentcepat 3 місяці тому

great wee video well explained

@TheDIYGuy1 3 місяці тому

Glad you enjoyed it

@andrewbeardsworth5461 Рік тому

Great video 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

👍

@atifmanzoor63 7 місяців тому

Can you use these Wago connectors if your conductor wire is stranded

@roystonpereira2887 Рік тому

Do you use 6mm plug for 6mm screws and 6mm drill bit? nice video

@rosivison6526 8 місяців тому

I see you have used a fused spare? Do you need to? I want to put an extra light outside my garage - it is a Ring spotlight that has to be hard wired and I already have a PIR light outside. Would it be acceptable to spur off a light cable and connect with wago clips and then connect the light and put it on a new light switch? It would be the same as you did when you put your extra loft lights in? Is that acceptable or do I need a fused spur?

@marcusregan4815 Рік тому

Good vid, thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Your welcome

@MuhammadAtif-dd8rl Рік тому

Very useful video

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks glad it helps

@rokhsana7291 8 місяців тому

Can you put the supply/feed cable straight into the light and discard the black cable completely? I have a light on the side of the house that has been wired directly, so no junction box.

@emfestudios3631 Місяць тому

Great video, just what I needed! What screws do you use please?

@kingofwebguru 5 місяців тому

a great great video, on 11:03, is there a maximum number of twin & earth cables that can be wired into the power feed?

@MRMB1983 2 місяці тому

Great video. 👌

@TheDIYGuy1 2 місяці тому

Thank you! 👍

@denisconor648 Рік тому

Great stuff.

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Cheers 👍

@kvshrmchn9804 Рік тому

Subscribed! You explained it really well. Thank you so much

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Thanks for being a subscriber 👍

@nalinkothari466 5 місяців тому

Good job! How much do you charge to install? Thankyou!

@subhashsingal2401 2 місяці тому

excellent.

@TheDIYGuy1 2 місяці тому

Many many thanks

@afnankhokhar5578 4 місяці тому

Hi, great video - I'd like to ask; is the junction box necessary? Can you not plug straight into the light itself (assuming you can remove the cable that comes with the light)

@Notmehimorthem 2 місяці тому

Straight talking good stuff. Today we have better junction boxes - check it out.

@Aceshighuk 5 місяців тому

Great video thanks. I'm about to purchase the items from your link. I don't have a fuse spur in my garage. Would it be ok to use the 1.5 twin cable with a 13Amp fused plug to plug the light to a wall socket? Or should I use 2.5mm for the security light?

@daveyboyh3107 Рік тому

Really good video

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Glad you enjoyed it

@leeguitarmcr 4 місяці тому

Great video! Im just slightly confused with the connection at the end. Could the security light not be fed off the permanent feed instead of the load side of the fused spur? This then enables the switch to operate the outside lights only either side of the garage? Or am I missing a vital part somewhere in the video? Thanks.

@R1chardH 3 місяці тому

Excellent video. Do you have one that runs to a second light? or do u just get a bigger connector?

@DintClempsey Рік тому

Is there any reason I can’t install the junction box about a meter to the side of the light? The H05 cable supplied with the light is rated for outdoor use

@ef7480 Рік тому

Maybe put the flex straight through the wall into the garage and use internal junction box?

@vitsin87 Рік тому

Great video! I do have a question, can you just put the wire straight through the wall and use water proof silicon instead of using the box?

@davidhoughton2073 9 місяців тому

You can but if the light fixture needs replacing, may be more difficult to remove/replace it. The junction box makes it that bit easier.

@paulb9769 6 місяців тому

Most lights have weather proof seals on the box so yes you can.

@TrueBrit1 11 місяців тому

quick question. I'm looking to install some outside lights to be powered by a plug and socket, rather than wired into a lighting circuit. However, the outside all lights I bought do not have an earth connection, and the instructions say it is not required (the lights are made of plastic, not a metal construction, if that makes a difference). So there is just a live and neutral. Is it ok to just use a live and neutral on the plug, and to leave the earth pin empty?

@archiewiles5512 3 місяці тому

Great stuff thanks! What about if it's going onto a wall that is already plasterboarded inside? I'd like to fit one to the front of our extension.

@TheDIYGuy1 3 місяці тому

You’d need to do some more work to find a cable route. Thanks

@VinnieTheVanno Рік тому

Is there a reason you can’t just feed the flex through the wall and have the junction box on the inside? (Asking as I’ve done just that last week!)

@stendecstretcher5678 Рік тому

Good idea.

@highlife_singh9541 10 місяців тому

The junction box is to prevent against weather conditions in an electrical fault. Incase the flex is damaged. Thats why a IPX rated junction box is used.

@adamsala9291 5 місяців тому

What size black cable did you use thanks.

@bol317 Рік тому

Great video. Would a dewalt xr combi drill do the same job as that sds drill? Also if I drilled this into my house how do I make sure the drill bit doesnt go straight through into the room and plasterboard?

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

That's dependant on what your drilling into but I'm most cases a SDS drill is preferable. Measure the depth of hole that you need to make and then put a piece of insulation tape around the drill bit at the required depth. Stop drilling once you reach the piece of tape 👍

@smf1384 Рік тому

why does the junction box have to be on the outside, why not place inside the garage?

@tonyedwards7568 3 місяці тому

Good video, My outdoor lighting has only a live and neutral connection? How would I connect this to the mains? Would i be able to just put a plug on the end of it and into a socket in my garage?

@lllCostalll 5 місяців тому

Just to clarify, you have a 2gang switch one is for an inside light and the other is free, and did you connect the floodlight live wire to the inside light to share electricity? Thank you

@ZalthorAndNoggin Рік тому

The DIY Guy? Nahh CUTE Guy...Deffo!!

@samirmanir3188 26 днів тому

Firstly, another excellent video. Not only have you saved me alot of money but I'm now working around the house as a DIY junkie :). I noticed that the links for the WAGO link and Junction box items are unavailable from amazon, therefore would any IP55 junction box do the job ?

@martinsteele5171 Рік тому

Hi I am trying to get my head around a problem. I have an led light bar rated at 860 w alledgidly. I am also using an ac dc transformer, when I put my watt meter on the 240v side it reads 80 watts ish. Is there a drop in wattage between 240 volt and 12 volt or is it as I suspect the unit is approximately 10 times less in wattage. Regards Martin steele

@RC-oi1gg 5 місяців тому

Hi. How many security lights can you run through a switched spur. For example can I run two PIR security lights off the same switch spur, or would they require individual isolation switches?

@pabgs4884 Рік тому

Top man

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

😁

@ArtSurroundsYouAll 6 місяців тому

I am wanting to put a powered security light up on my garage but I do not have a spur on the inside of the garage, just a small consumer unit, 2 plug sockets and an indoor light. Could I wire up a flex cable connect to the twin and earth from the light connect them inside a maintenance free box and the other end of the flex put on a plug and leave it plugged into the sockets in the garage?.

@HK_111 Рік тому

I had an electrician fit a PIR light for me but it only works when my porch light switch is on. How do I get around this? Appreciate the help

@user-kx8lj6ue5i 4 місяці тому

Hi After some help please. Have a new build with outside light on the back wall. But want to add a spotlight with pir above the door as well. Can I get the power from this light somehow?. Thanks Brian

@WanderFeetChronicles 2 місяці тому

How do you change the sensor settings? I’d like to know that. Thanks.

@warrengriffiths8052 Рік тому

What if you don’t already have a fused spur to feed off?? Great video though 😁

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Then you need me to make a video to tell you how to install a switched spur 😁😆

@LevelQuestRPG Рік тому

What junction box is that? The one in the link isn't the same

@harryh2157 4 місяці тому

Just a quick question....could I wire this to a plug socket instead? Also does the plug socket need to be on at all times for it to work? Hope you get this

@BrunoTunes 3 місяці тому

Neat! 👍🏻

@paulsavage7289 3 місяці тому

Hi im looking install Nest Floodlight Camera, taking power from an existing double Socket, could i create a spur double socket with a switch for the Camera and another socket for any appliances if needed? (like a cooker switch with socket attached)

@dcpowered 7 місяців тому

What wattage for a flood light?? I cannot buy and return it where i live. So, what is the best one? It is for outside my garage.

@williamcameron7515 Рік тому

Great video can you tell me where the link is for the stuff Thanks 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Рік тому

Cheers. In the description for the video

@ming7920 Рік тому

Hi, a question on installing a outside floodlight, can I fix it with a three pin plug and take power from the internal wall socket? instead of the traditional ring mains.

@hughhennessy7912 Рік тому

Yes

@acelectricalsecurity Рік тому

You can use a plug, drill a hole through the wall, fit a plug on the cable then plug into a local socket outlet, you will need a 3amp fuse in it.

@LT212-24 2 місяці тому

Already have a outdoor light, but it’s not the brightest so wanting to swap for a new one, but can I add addition light fitting in a daisy chain to the same Switch so I can light up more area when I switch lights on?