I have bought insulation.
Attic insulation over recessed lights.
Discussion in electricians talk started by matt h dec 7 2016.
Smartcap attic recessed light cover is a pre assembled easy to install fire rated recessed light cover that simply unfolds into a perfect cap over non ic rated attic light fixtures requiring a 3 gap between fixture and insulation.
Unlike site fabricated light covers that require excessive time labor and cost to build smartcap attic recessed light cover is an easy solution to a.
The cans have holes in them so my precious warm air is leaking right out of these areas.
Place a stepladder under one the lights climb it and remove the bulb.
Well when we moved into our present house bungalow i noticed in the attic that all the led s were covered with insulation.
Turn off the lights.
I have a ranch home in the kitchen there are recessed lights.
Look for a label marked ic inside the can.
I took a look at the insulation around the recessed light cans from the attic and there is none.
Insulation over led lights.
If you don t see the ic go into the attic and look on the.
Smartcap attic recessed light cover is a pre assembled easy to install fire rated recessed light cover that simply unfolds into a perfect cap over non ic rated light fixtures in the attic.
I want to replace them with these led ones that home depot sells.
Unscrew the bulb from each of the recessed lighting fixtures and look for the letters ic inside the can.
No way was i going to let that stay the same so i went out and bought these.
Replace the bulb go into the attic and check the outside of the can if you.
Unlike site fabricated light covers that require excessive time labor and cost to build smartcap attic recessed light cover is an easy solution to a complex.
Smartcap attic recessed light cover is a pre assembled easy to install fire rated recessed light cover that simply unfolds into a cap over non ic rated light fixtures in the attic.