TORCHSTAR Basic Series 12-Pack 10W 4 Inch LED Recessed Lighting with Junction Box, 2700K Soft White, 5%-100% Dimmable, ETL and Energy Star Certified

It had been a long time since I had done any electrical work. These were installed in the basement, and the ceiling joists had V and W studs (engineered trusses?). ), making fishing wires relatively simple. br>br>I've received a lot of questions about which dimmer to use. I used the one below, and so far there has been no buzzing, flickering, or other issues. I needed to daisy chain these, so I built a mockup in my garage to see how difficult it would be to get an IN and OUT wire tied to the light driver wires. br>br> It worked fine, but because there was little electrical work to be done, it was difficult to get everything into the driver box while standing on a ladder. So I put a junction box in front of each driver (in, out, and pigtail out to driver bo) to make replacements easier if something goes wrong. My ceiling was mostly empty, so I could safely place both boxes there. br>br>One trick is to completely move the spring-loaded clips a couple of times to loosen them up. The first time I tried it, I nearly broke a finger because these things are incredibly strong, and I made a mistake and caught my finger in it. After the electrical was checked, all I had to do was actuate one spring and place it in the hole. Then carefully open the other and slid it into the hole, centering it. You should check the diameter of your hole saw; I set mine to 6 1/4" and it fit perfectly. br>br>I used the hole saw to drill the holes. Overall, it's not a bad choice, but the blades began to dull after the eighth hole. I understand that replacement blades are unavoidable, but the manufacturer should provide at least one set. I completed all 12 holes, but each one was completed at a slower pace. After each hole, I cleaned the blades and drill bit to make sure there were no problems. br>br> The lights and other accessories were all very useful and acceptable. I'll be purchasing more of these lights in the future.

Banks Erickson

| Jul 22, 2021

I used a drywall saw to cut a hole and devised a simple method of measuring the opening. Simply cover a standard one gallon paint can with a screw in the middle, secure to the ceiling, and outline with the smaller inner rim. I cut outside the line because it was a tight fit, but I'm sure the outer rim would work just as well. The paint cover, in either case, aids in visualizing where the light will be placed.

Ford Glenn

| Feb 25, 2021

These lights have a few flaws, so I will not be using them in my home. I tried both 5000K (too blue) and 4000K (still slightly too blue) in my kitchen, but neither produced a very crisp light. You can tell the CRI is low, and in the kitchen, you want a high CRI value. They are, however, quite bright, so they might work for someone who is less formal. The 18 gauge multistrand wire and the lack of space inside the box, in my opinion, are the most serious problems. I tried using fancy push connectors but the wire was not stiff enough to insert them, so it was a pain to wire nut these with 14AWG wire. The wire nuts were the most effective, but they didn't seem to twist tightly. Another issue is that there are only two 3/8" punch outs, which means that if you have three pairs of Romex going to your first light, you'll have a hard time getting it to work. The junction box is made of flimsy material and is poorly constructed. br>br>At $10, I'm scrutinizing these lights because, for a dollar more per light, you can get a much higher-quality light like Commercial electric lighting from Home Depot (currently on sale for $10). 97). CE has a CRI of more than 90, making it a superior all-around choice. I simply do not trust these lights and have returned both sets, awaiting a refund.

Shelby Simpson

| Sep 26, 2021

In effect, I paid $12 per light. This is dirt dirt cheap when compared to the price of recessed lighting. This has a lot of advantages:
1. It's a good dealbr>2. Installed, it looks great. br>3. The lights are built with a sturdy, high-quality mechanical design. br>4. Installing it is a breeze. There are no more complicated cans to screw into the joists as there were in the past. The light is the same thickness as the drywall and attaches to it with clips. All that is required is to drill a round hole and connect it. br>5. When a unit fails, the vendor replaces it immediately (within days) and without question. I'd installed 22 units so far, and two of them needed to be replaced. I believe it will last nearly indefinitely once it is replaced. As a result, 10% of things go wrong in a short period of time of time% The other units have now been running for a year without a hitch.
6. It only uses a small amount of electricitybr>7. br>8. Produces a small amount of heat. Warm white was the color I chose, and it's a lovely shade. br>9. The room is light and airy. For me, this is the perfect amount of brightness. I did, however, install some with a dimmer so that the mood could be controlled. br>br>Note: If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "creative Despite the fact that two of the 22 units I installed failed, these appear to be very reliable once the defective units are identified and replaced. Good units are built like tanks, while bad units are doomed to fail right out of the box. Mechanically, the overall construction is very strong. The lights themselves were fine in both cases; it was the power supplies that were failing inside the individual junction boxes that caused the problems. I have the impression that the product is well-made. For all intents and purposes, once replaced, the units should last virtually indefinitely. br>br>Everyone who saw the lights had nothing but praise for them.

Braxton McConnell

| Jul 22, 2021