The BEST attic/loft lights installation for BEGINNERS? {No Electrician Needed!}
The Carpenter's Daughter - Vikkie Lee
View ChannelAbout
A carpenter's daughter and husband restoring a 4 acre farm auction flood disaster bungalow with the original 200 year old Lincolnshire cottage in the backgarden. After renovating 2 bungalows, then living off grid on a narrowboat for 2 years, how hard can things be? Follow along to watch us fix, patch and repair while learning on the job and trying to grow our own vegetables. New videos every Sunday. You might also have seen me on: - Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh - BBC One's Right on the Money - ITV's Tonight Programme - Regularly on BBC radio London, etc DIY blog: http://www.thecarpentersdaughter.co.uk
Latest Posts
Video Description
Hi all - now I can get in the attic easily after last week's attic ladder install, before I even attempted replacing missing insulation (and topping the rest up) I needed to be able to see what we were doing! Before, we used head torches or plugged bulky work lights into an extension cable. This hasn't been practical to constantly move them and take them to different areas. So I decided to share my electrical DIY guide on how I installed my own low energy LED batten lights in the loft without breaking my house wiring. NOTE: I am not an electrician - I just wanted to learn some basics with Wago connectors, wire strippers, etc, and opted for an easy DIY for beginners route. VIDEOS MENTIONED: I was hugely inspired by two videos here if you want to check them out: ➡️The DIY Guy (cuts into the house's electrics) - https://youtu.be/f1rTZqJggSw?si=WZCtA_xmndiS1nnK ➡️Stuart @ Proper DIY (uses a plug on a cable) - https://youtu.be/xwTN8ByiB4o?si=CXVUA2XtqAy9LjzU Anyway - I hope you enjoy and if you'd do anything differently, then feel free to leave me a comment! If you're new here, you can catch up on my whole auction property renovation adventure here: ➡️ How I installed a DIY loft ladder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahcxrf8PF_A ➡️HOW we lost THOUSANDS struggling to get back on the property ladder: https://youtu.be/2a5UEX5fgjw?si=geDhFfxCrz3Z7XyY ➡️Our experience risking all of our money bidding on an auction property: https://youtu.be/VUqRhnC2gnE?si=FinJgdMQKrdw19p1 ➡️A sneak peek inside our new house: https://youtu.be/zVr0dQeUQNA?si=CuqUH3BSaPWmCgR6 ➡️And how we found it's worse than we thought due to a mouse infestation: https://youtu.be/HNvkIW95siw?si=mjVfRms8jk3PREP8 ➡️ Trying to fix leaks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lxV55nVelo&t ➡️ A drone tour of our new 4 acre abandoned farm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMDHhOOpr5g&t ➡️ Plasterboarding our dining room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9JD2v61MII Or find the FULL PLAYLIST here: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a5UEX5fgjw&list=PLV5z5fnF1kfcOPnm9Hz-sN_1W1uBNn12P THINGS I USED: *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases made through links. ➡️V-TAC LED Batten bright lights (60W 6ft 7200 lumens) https://geni.us/6wd4M4 {amazon} ➡️ Stanley wire strippers https://geni.us/3ai7Pq {amazon} ➡️Earth sheath https://geni.us/Usge3 {amazon} ➡️Wago lighting box https://geni.us/73Nd0M {amazon} ➡️Wago XL junction box https://geni.us/RAbv {amazon} ➡️Wago 222 connectors (selection) https://geni.us/FYJI {amazon} ➡️1.5mm flexi cable 10m https://geni.us/51qvIX {amazon} ➡️Twin and Earth LSOH prysmian basec electric cable 300/500v bs7211 6242b 2x1.5x1 ➡️Cable clips https://geni.us/Ayeu8B {amazon} ➡️ Loft ladder https://geni.us/rUY5vWz {amazon} ➡️ Plasterboard screws https://geni.us/xpA656 {amazon} ➡️ Worklights https://geni.us/TmmlQz {amazon} ➡️Evolution mitre saw https://geni.us/IJ3Lhj {amazon} ➡️ Worx worktable https://geni.us/gyLz8vg {amazon} (gifted) ➡️ Stanley Impact driver https://geni.us/Rjo60E {amazon} --------------------------------------------------------------- You can also find me at the following places: 🛒Shop in my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarpentersDaughterGB Support Me Via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecarpentersdaughter The Carpenter's Daughter Blog: http://www.thecarpentersdaughter.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarpenters_daughter/ My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Carpenters-Daughter-1581968535377709 Pinterest: http://uk.pinterest.com/carpenterslass/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/carpenterslass --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOD: My Food Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TastefullyVikkie My Food Blog: http://www.tastefullyvikkie.com My Food Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TastefullyVikkie Instagram: https://instagram.com/tastefullyvikkie/ Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/tastefullyvik/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tastefullyvikki ---------------------------------------------------------------
Light Up Your Space: Essential Attic/Loft Lighting
AI-recommended products based on this video

Gritin Under Cabinet Lighting Rechargeable-84 LED Super Bright,3-Color& 5-Brightness,4 Modes,Motion Sensor, Long Lasting- Easy Installation Strong Magnetic Wireless Under Cabinet Closet Lights-2 Pack

ChicZhiNest Queen White Metal Bed Frame with USB Charging Station, LED Ambient Lighting, and Wooden Storage Headboard - Includes Under-Bed Storage, No Box Spring Needed, Noise Free, Easy to Assemble

ChicZhiNest Queen Size Black Metal Bed Frame with USB Charging Station, LED Ambient Lighting, and Wooden Storage Headboard - Includes Under-Bed Storage, No Box Spring Needed, Noise Free, Easy Assembly

Low Voltage Landscape Lighting 6 Pack, 12V LED Outdoor Landscape Spotlights Outside Graden Pathway Lights, Plug in Spot Lights with Waterproof Transformer for House Yard Flag Tree Lawn Decor

KIWI design H4 Boost Battery Halo Head Strap Compatible with Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S, Lightweight and DualFast Charging

Socket Fan Light, Eonini 2-in-1 Small Ceiling Fan with Lights and Remote, 3 Colors Dimmable LED Light Bulb Fan, 1000LM, Easy Install Screw-in E26 Base for Bedroom Kitchen Garage Living Room

ROCHECASA Queen Bed Frame with USB Charging Socket and LED Light, Upholstered Bed with Height Adjustable Headboard, Noise Free, Easy Assembly, Dark Grey

Socket Fan Light, Eonini 2-in-1 Small Ceiling Fan with Lights and Remote, 3 Colors Dimmable LED Light Bulb Fan, 1000LM, Easy Install Screw-in E26 Base for Bedroom Kitchen Garage Living Room

Gritin Under Cabinet Lighting Rechargeable-84 LED Super Bright,3-Color& 5-Brightness,4 Modes,Motion Sensor, Long Lasting- Easy Installation Strong Magnetic Wireless Under Cabinet Closet Lights-2 Pack

Socket Fan Light, Eonini 2-in-1 Small Ceiling Fan with Lights and Remote, 3 Colors Dimmable LED Light Bulb Fan, 1000LM, Easy Install Screw-in E26 Base for Bedroom Kitchen Garage Living Room

LED Desk Lamp with Dual Heads, Height Adjustable, USB Charging Port, 5 Light Modes & Dimmable Brightness, Bedside Lamp for Reading, Crafting, Work, Study (White, 15W)

ECOELER Motion Sensor Light Switch, PIR Motion Detection Wall Switch with Adjustable Sensitivity, OCC/VAC Selectable, Neutral Wire Required, Single Pole Occupancy Sensor for Bathroon, Laundry

Brita 6 Cup Elite Filter Pitcher with Smart Light Indicator, Reduces 30+ Contaminants including Lead and Microplastics, Filter lasts 6 months, Metro, White

Hydroponics Growing System, Growell 16 Pods Indoor Garden with 28W Full Spectrum LED Grow Light, Auto Timer, 3 Smart Light Modes, 8L Large Herb Garden, Ideal Gardening Gift for Women, Men (Black)

Smart Hydroponics Growing System, LetPot 12 Pods Indoor Garden, 24W Light, App&WiFi Control, Water Shortage Remind, 20" Adjustable Rod, 5.5L Tank, Herb Garden for Home Kitchen, Stainless Steel




