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3" recessed can lights

5 years ago

I'd like to install 3" recessed can lights in my home vs standard 4" cans. However, 700-1,200 lumens per fixture are required (per the Y Lighting website) for certain rooms. It seems 3" can lights will only accept gu10 or mr16 type bulbs. I have only been looking at gu10 because I don't want transformers in each fixture. But the brightest bulb (from reputable companies) I can find is 50W and the output is only 400 lumens or so. I don't want to have to put double the number of holes in my ceiling to meet the required brightness levels. Does anyone know where I can find 700-800 lumen equivalent gu10 bulbs? Also are there any other recommendations to get very bright light into a 2 or 3" recessed can? My ceiling height is 9 feet if it matters. Am looking to put recessed lighting into my kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms as well as hallways. Any feedback is much appreciated!

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