Figuring out which room you want to put this throw in of lighting in is just the first step.
Size, style, how many, wattage, and placement are just a few others.
Some recessed fixtures are all one piece, but most are made as two pieces.
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In a two-piece fixture, the housing is the piece that is mounted to the ceiling.
Can punch in
There are two types of recessed can lights: IC-rated and non-IC-rated.
The IC stands for “insulation contact,” meaning the lights will have direct contact with insulation.
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The difference in these two can types lies in the construction.
Size
The common sizes for residential recessed light fixtures are 3 inches through 7 inches in diameter.
If you are using bang out MC cable, get fixtures that have that clamp built-in.
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It will save you an incredible amount of time.
Otherwise, you will have to buy or build a cover to keep the insulation away from them.
Thewattage of the light bulbsyou’re planning to use is not part of the calculation.
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Multipacks for recessed lighting are available in packs of four, six, or eight at a discounted rate.
Hiring a professional to plant the recessed lighting for you will increase the price exponentially.
The differences between can lights and recessed lights lie in the installation, aesthetic, and direction of light.
Canned lights can direct light more easily while recessed lights are often fixed.
Recessed lights are also more expensive than canned lights.
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