recess lighting housing, remodel type

[PoorOwner]

Has anyone used this kind of cans to add recessed lighting?

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=60554-337-H7RICT&lpage=none

Do you have to attach the square box to a near by stud? What if the stud is too far from the spot you choose?

Thanks

 

[tfi racing]

The JB is intended to just float in space,the clips hold the fixture in place.Make sure the hole you cut is fairly accurate,too big or too small will cause you a bit of grief.

 

[Kevin54]

Read the box closely. Some of the fixtures can be in direct contact with insulation, the others have to have the insulation pulled away from them. So if you ceiling is insulated you may not be able to use it.

 

[PoorOwner]

I am definitely getting IC contact cans,
another question I have is does the wire just go through the knock out in the JB or do I need a fitting for to secure or protect the wire? ( I do plan to just staple the romex wire to the nearby joist)

 

[mackrmnn]

I am definitely getting IC contact cans,
another question I have is does the wire just go through the knock out in the JB or do I need a fitting for to secure or protect the wire? ( I do plan to just staple the romex wire to the nearby joist)

Use one of these...

 

[rburke65]

Yes you will need the above pictured connector....it's called a "Romex connector".

 

[tfi racing]

They should have built in romex clamps,no connector necessary.

 

[PoorOwner]

I am a little confused about bulb and the cover/reflector selection, does the cover determine the kind of bulb that I can use? I just go and pick out a same size (6") cover preferably of the same brand, correct?

 

[red98gt]

If you are using Halo brand go to their website and look for the cover/reflector info it gives Model number and bulb/wattage.
It does make a difference. I have the 310 white reflectors with 65 watt PAR 40 bulbs. May change to CFL some day but the bulbs came free from the electrian that installed my cans.

I'll try to find the Halo info and post a pointer here...
Found it.... This lists all the Trims and bulbs.

http://www.cooperlighting.com/content/design/easy_selection_guide/6_inch_example.cfm

 

[PoorOwner]

Thanks that was very clear, I will bring that to lowes.
I wonder if there is no entry for the suggested bulb does that mean it does not work for that housing.

 

[nebben]

For reasons I don't understand, I had two CFLs flicker and die after about 100 hours of usage (each) when mounted in a 5" IC rated can like that from Lowes. I forget if the bulbs themselves had warnings about not using them in enclosed fixtures, or if it was the can stating not to use CFLs.... either way, there does seem to be a reason for the warnings!

 

[red98gt]

Do think you have to watch what you put in a recessed fixture. When mine were installed the electrian threw some regular bulbs into mine just for some light while we finished the remodel of the kitchen. They were 120watt bulbs and very short/squatty. Well the next day i'm working in the kitchen and one of the fixtures shuts off! After about 30 minutes it pops back on!?!?

Then another does the same thing! Called the electrian, he came out and found out the the combination of the short bulb and 120wats was overheating the fixture. The Halo's I bought have a temp sensor in them that will trip if the fixture gets too hot!

Pulled the 120's out and put some regular ol 60 wat bulbs in and no more problem!

After we were finished I installed the PAR bulbs and they work fine!

So be carefull....... you can put too much in a recessed fixture!

 

[boiler7904]

Do think you have to watch what you put in a recessed fixture. When mine were installed the electrian threw some regular bulbs into mine just for some light while we finished the remodel of the kitchen. They were 120watt bulbs and very short/squatty. Well the next day i'm working in the kitchen and one of the fixtures shuts off! After about 30 minutes it pops back on!?!?

Then another does the same thing! Called the electrian, he came out and found out the the combination of the short bulb and 120wats was overheating the fixture. The Halo's I bought have a temp sensor in them that will trip if the fixture gets too hot!

Pulled the 120's out and put some regular ol 60 wat bulbs in and no more problem!

After we were finished I installed the PAR bulbs and they work fine!

So be carefull....... you can put too much in a recessed fixture!

That's why every fixture sold in the US that is UL labeled is marked with the maximum lamp size. Gets to be real important in commercial work when you're dealing with different voltages, power phasing, and lamp types.