Attic insulation after pot light installation

[look 171]

I don't know what to tell you about that because we don't use those boxes. We use IC cans doesn't matter what's up there in the attic. Its not worth the few bucks in saving, plus, they are screwed to the joist so it will never come off. You might be able to remove the lights and snake your hand in there and peel off the tape. Better yet, leave the hole and remove the light and vacuum out the insulation after its all done. Since they are remodel cans, it can be remove with ease. You gotta let the heat our somehow.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

I thought this was about something very, very different.

LOL! Me too.

[Christien]

I'm just going to build a box around them. Seems like the simplest and most fool-proof solution. A measuring tape, some drywall or styrofoam, a cutting knife and some adhesive and I'll have it done in less than an hour.

[beepbeep]

I assume insulation is mineral wool and as such, it's non-flamable
(otherwise, you couldn't have it on the attic )

What's the wattage? I have 20W pots and they need less of a inch (19mm) free space above them to be "legal".

If using 10W, they don't need free space or pots.

I think you'll be all right.

[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by Christien

seal off the attic for good.

how are you gunna get the pot out of the attic when it ready?

[look 171]

I think he meant no one goes in there unless it is absolutely necessary.

[Christien]

Originally Posted by look 171

I think he meant no one goes in there unless it is absolutely necessary.

Well, harvesting the pot would be absolutely necessary I think he was playing on the joke. Maybe we should call them cans, not pots...

[look 171]

siht, I completely missed that one.

[DanielDudley]

You need to be careful, as some lights are designed to work in insulation, and some are not. They do have thermal limiters now, but you have to make sure the ones you buy are the ones you need to use.

[stealthn]

Did you not get a permit? If not if anything happens your insurance won't cover anything.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Did you not get a permit? If not if anything happens your insurance won't cover anything.

A permit for pot lights?

[Nostril Cheese]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

I thought this was about something very, very different.

So did I.

[stealthn]

If they are new wiring, then yes. Code will also dictate what you can and can't enclose

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

I thought this was about something very, very different.

What? You do not smoke Can?