Can these be installed in contact with insulation. I think I need "IC" rated fixtures if installed where it'll be covered by attic insulation?
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These are just replacement bulb with cover. You keep the existing insert in place.
759106
These are light bulbs not the recessed can receptacle. Install the correct recessed can, IC, and these bulbs will be fine. Super bright.
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I believe they cannot be installed where they would be in contact with insulation. You should install these lights in 4" cans that are rated for insulation. I do not know of any way they are able to be installed without proper cans.
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Yeah if you are putting it in an area where there is insulation I'd get the ic rated can, the fixture fits deep in the can so i wouldn't risk it, I put cans in a soffit with no insulation so I didn't use ic rated cans. But they are great lights they put out good light and no problems yet
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I installed these in the ceiling of our Ranch house and first went up into the attic to mark where we would place the speakers (I didn't want to start a hole close to a beam or wires) while up there I moved the insulation out of the way and placed foam flower protectors over the center of the hole (amzn.com/B00448J1FY), Then I replaced the insulation. That way there is an insulated cavity above the speaker and it doesn't interfere with the speakers. Speaker wire was run to each location and the wired poked through the foam pot protector. I found the foam protectors at a local store for a few bucks each. I installed these in the ceiling of our Ranch house and first went up into the attic to mark where we would place the speakers (I didn't want to start a hole close to a beam or wires) while up there I moved the insulation out of the way and placed foam flower protectors over the center of the hole (amzn.com/B00448J1FY), Then I replaced the insulation. That way there is an insulated cavity above the speaker and it doesn't interfere with the speakers. Speaker wire was run to each location and the wired poked through the foam pot protector. I found the foam protectors at a local store for a... » Read More I installed these in the ceiling of our Ranch house and first went up into the attic to mark where we would place the speakers (I didn't want to start a hole close to a beam or wires) while up there I moved the insulation out of the way and placed foam flower protectors over the center of the hole (amzn.com/B00448J1FY), Then I replaced the insulation. That way there is an insulated cavity above the speaker and it doesn't interfere with the speakers. Speaker wire was run to each location and the wired poked through the foam pot protector. I found the foam protectors at a local store for a few bucks each. « Show Less
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It is not designed for this application based on what I can see. The non weather rated 110V connector would be exposed to humidity.I would recommend some other fixture.
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I have bought these same FF130E's to install over my recessed lights to insulate the holes. The interiors of these covers measure at 10 inches, so you should have ample room for your lights. To completely seal the fixtures so that no heating or cooling air escapes and they are well insulated you may want to also purchase Touch 'n Foam 4004501212 FireBreak Flame Resistant Sealant to go with the covers. Just follow the directions that they provide.
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Anthony, I'm a bit slow on installing these, I bought 8 fixtures last year and another 2 recently. T8 fixtures are supposed to work well in low temperatures (20 F) so I'm trusting the liturature I read and what I've heard from coworkers enought to buy 10 of these fixtures. Sorry I don't yet have first hand experience.
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These are not sealed, and would likely corrode and fail over time. You may be able to install it in a rated fixture for showers. Refer to appropriate NEC standards for shower installations. An alternative would be an LED bulb installed in a fixture designed for showers.
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Its not really a relevant concept I suspect. IC is a heat related issue, and IC recessed lights have a larger casing around the overall bulb housing that protrudes into the insulation space to dissipate the heat. These produce almost zero heat, as well as don't protrude into the insulation space as they're flat, not much thicker than the sheetrock.
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No, I don't believe you can. I would research for you, but my lights are deep in the attic. I will say they looked great in my yard last year.
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It's not IC rated. The light housing does get hot and the instructions state that 3" of space must surround the housing. They are good lights and I'm happy with them. Use a 3-1/4 " hole saw for the cutouts.
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I'm sorry, but I hired an electrician to install these for me so i don't have a clew. I am pleased with the performance of these fixtures.
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I would say no. You will not be able to reach the securement screws if you bury the sides in drywall. If you are able to overcome that issue I would note that these bulbs are very hot when on for a short period of time and I would suggest shielding the ceiling drywall if you are going to raise the unit any closer to the ceiling. I would just use it as it is honestly.
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Hello,To be honest, I haven't used them outside yet. My fixtures outside are different than inside.
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If you have a mesh top. Cover your top with aluminum foil. It will help retain heat. If not get a bigger bulb and bigger fixture. I stopped buying these because they only last a month or two until they blow out. The element melts to the copper conductor inside the fixture. No problems with the outlet it was plugged into either, the house in only a year old.
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Absolutely. I installed mine in IC cans. The "IC" just means "insulation contact", so the can has a heat sensor that trips the power if the can gets too hot - to prevent a fire. Retrofitting the IC can to a halogen bulb or an LED equivalent means there will be less heat generated than the incandescent flood or spot light you are replacing.
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I seriously doubt it but you could write or call Polk. I have insulation behind mine (pink roll) and no issues. There is no electricity or heat that I am aware of.
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The packaging indicates you should not use these bulbs in a completely enclosed fixture. It doesn't say if there are safety concerns, or if the primary concern is decreased bulb life due to heat generation (which is minimal anyway).
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Sure. Mine are in recessed ceiling fixtures and work fine. Keep in mind this type of light produces like one-tenth the heat of an old-fashioned incandescent bulb. That's why it is so energy-efficient- minimal energy lost as heat.