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Insulating recessed lighting

6 years ago

So I've watched YouTube videos and they all tell me to put a fire proof cap over the lights and seal it with spray foam and then put the insulation over it. So im just wondering is this correct first of all and also what kind of caps are recommended and any other tips.

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formulaross20
6 years ago
If lights are rated for insulation contact they will be labelled as such. If not, yes, installing the cap before covering with insulation is required. Or, you could have installed insulated cans such as these and insulated right over them:

https://www.galesburgelectric.com/juno-ic2-recessed-lighting-6-universal-ic-housing/
Saxon Elliott
Original Author
6 years ago
I should have mentioned I'm in the process of buying the house. Thanks for the quick reply. I wonder why they didn't just do that in the first place ?
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formulaross20
6 years ago
Why? The uneducated will generally by the cheapest thing at the box stores. You might want to look around for other things they have modified.

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