Replacing yard light on a pole with LED and bench testing.
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Bench testing a new LED dusk to dawn yard light and then replacing the old mercury vapor light on a pole with the new LED Brightech light from Amazon www.amazon.com...
Funny, I have the same light that you put up. I have tested many things by inserting 2 wires into an extension cord or receptacle as you did. I have stood on the top of a ladder (hating it) doing what you did. I did place 2 ratchet straps to lock the ladder to the pole (one about halfway and the other about 3/4 up). I found this steadied the ladder a bunch. My pole is round. I secured myself to the ladder with a belt also, in case I slipped. Growing up on the farm, my dad had me do more dangerous things than this, but I never liked this job. If anyone has ever priced an electrician with a bucket truck to do this, then they would understand why we take such risks. I also wear a tool belt to keep the tools and wire nuts handy. I could tell you have an understanding and respect for electricity, the aluminum ladder, and the danger you were in. This is another one of those jobs we hate to do but feel compelled, since we know how, and can save so much as a DIY. Awfully glad when their done though. Keep safe.
You folks that are commenting on how scared you are because Gordon had a task that needed to be done, How do you maintain your homes? (Clean out gutters,Roof repair,Vents etc) Gordon was up about 15-16 feet,Not the end of the world, My Roof on my home is 16' to the gutters and 20' to the ridge. Up there every year to clean and inspect
GEEEZZZZZ man, you scared me the whole time during the video. Glad you have a watching angle ON OVERTIME with you!
Battery ratchet?
Hell, even a regular ratchet would do you better than a wrench!
The optimal choice would be a simple battery powered drill with a socket on it.
Great video...thx for posting!
Nice job, glad you didn't fall.
Me too! Now I might need to go up there again tomorrow, the light quit this week. Thanks for watching.
Gordon I'm with you that made me tense up there, one thing I might have done is to tie or strap the ladder at the top. That LED is the way to go.
Thanks Eric.
Gordon Robertson what did you do with the old mercury vapor light you had up there ?
@@medleykatharine6736I’m guessing he threw it away.
I've done this before.... Aluminum ladder on a ROUND pole with live 200 amp service coming in. Pucker factor zulu!
Hilarious "it is what it is" lmao
If you want a non impact cordless ratchet Home Depots Husky brand has a nice 12v 3/8 kit for 50$ right now. I bought two of them and so far I am impressed. I wanted to give them a try instead of over paying for Milwaukee again!
That sounds good, I might try to get by there tomorrow after work. Thanks Will.
enjoyed your video on this replacement project. reminded of a similar job that i did a long time ago.
Thanks Otis.
where did you first get that mercury vapor light. I was thinking of getting one.
Good Job man i learn so much
Thanks AJ
If you put a square box under the light fixture you didn't have that much trouble with the wires.
rural living :) Someone leveled my mailbox two days ago lol
I've had mine knocked down a few times.
@@57bagre I'm surprised this one lasted since 2006, should build a solid stone or brick one so it hurts the next time :)
You should keep that old mercury light, or sell it for scrap.
Happy new year gordon!!
Thanks Ken, same to you.
I'll stick with the bright Metal halide and sodium lights for sure
Agree ! Led lights suck ! Especially the bright white ones
Me too!
MERRY CHRISTMAS GORDON
Thanks Rick. Same to you.
It do not like the LED street light that @Oncore put up to replace our perfectly good light. This new LED is a non directional light an shines in one direction an does not illuminate 360 degrees around the pole.
This light does a fine job of lighting up the whole area around it, I'm happy with it so far for the $55 I paid for it.
@@57bagre How many watts is your light? I recently bought a similar ~40w LED security light. Thank you for the closeup wiring tips. Just subscribed to your channel.
Gordon, I just wanted to add that in no way is this a job for the regular DIY person or the faint hearted. I have years of electrical experience and a history in electrical engineering. Aluminum ladders, electricity, loss of balance could be a bad combination. A mistake could cost you dearly. Just because a person with knowledge can do this, doesn't mean it is safe for everyone. FYI, I have a main breaker for the yard that kills all power which I now turn off.
You are a really tough man! I 'm very afraid of heights
New light won’t last as long as the old one.
Where. Did you get the light for 25$ I want one or two
Are you down yet so I can open my eyes lol.
Thanks for watching.
Thank You Sir for showing that Demonstration i found it to be very informative on what not to do!!!!
Those Wires are 120V Each Make it 240v!!
I say boo to leds
Damn dont think i would ever put two bare wires into a extension cord but to each his own.
Then don't ever put a plug in a socket. it's smart to fear or respect what you don't understand.
Hey Gordon, Thank you for sharing. I was hoping you or any others with electrical skills could advise me. I have a light that's installed on a post very similar to yours by Jim Way. For some reason now it just runs continuously. It has a North direction light switch if that helps. Should I replace it, the bulb, or something else? It worked well for the past 6 years but now it won't turn off.
If it's a light similar to what I replaced, it probably has a light sensor on top of the fixture that can be replaced by turning it to the left to unlock it and then pulling it off. Sometimes a dusk to dawn light has to be turned on by the switch for a few seconds and then turned off and then on again to put it in the automatic mode and then it will turn off after a few minutes and then on when getting dark outside. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
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can you share your shipping address in case someone wants to send a tool or other item that will help you do these projects?
That can be discussed through the email on my "about" page. I'm not open to letting everyone including internet trolls know where I live when I still have to go to work everyday, I might have a package sent to my job now and then until I have deliveries often enough to justify paying for a P.O. box.
Gordon is your old light a high pressure sodium? Can I have it ,?
It is mercury vapour
Somebody swiped this video already...………… just kidding, I don't like working on ladders either, I really wouldn't like working by hot lines even more so. You got her done, the LED lights are good, mercury vapour lights are a pain, sodium lights are even worse. Where I used to work the company electricians said LED is the way to go. Every street light and every other exterior light got replaced with LED.
Yes sir, those LED lights are good. This new one is shining bright and should be cheaper on the electric bill.
Gordon, Is there Anyway I can buy that old Fixture? I would love to have it.
where do you live?
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Gordon Robertson DIY Hey Gordon, Can I still Have it?
Hi Gordon, is there any way I can buy the old light off you? Would love to have it cuz its pretty rare where I live
Sorry, the light didn't work anymore and was disposed of shortly after it was replaced.
I hope that is a temp light setup DIY, cause that is NOT an approved electrical install and You have not helped anyone by showing how to electrocute themselves buddy.
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