"old work" Halo cans

[ItsHot]

Anyone know any secrets to getting the push clamps to do right on "old work" Halo can fixtures. About half slip right down and locked in. The others just bend, bow and kick back.

 

[chris kennedy]

If I have a problem I bend them up a bit before pushing the can into the ceiling.

 

[active1]

Just ask for Juno at the parts counter.

 

[Bobhook149]

Just ask for Juno at the parts counter.

I agree Juno's are nice and easy

 

[jxofaltrds]

Anyone know any secrets to getting the push clamps to do right on "old work" Halo can fixtures. About half slip right down and locked in. The others just bend, bow and kick back.

Have you checked to see if any drywall is bent back and in the way?

 

[Article 90.1]

My friend notched the ceiling for each bracket then after sticking the can into the ceiling he rotated the whole thing to lock it into place. I just laughed.

I usually set the spring steel with a screwdriver and lineman's pliers, it usually works.

If I have to fight the springs more than once, it's time for a block of wood screwed to the rock, then a screw through the can into the block. I just did this about 3 hours ago in my own house. But now that the factory springs are removed one of the trim ring springs found it's way into the old slot and I can't get it out. Projects in my own house rarely go according to plan for some reason!

 

[LarryFine]

You need to push the black spring tabs a bit father up with the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver for them to wedge in place.

 

[celtic]

I usually set the spring steel with a screwdriver and lineman's pliers, it usually works.

You need to push the black spring tabs a bit father up with the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver for them to wedge in place.

Screwdriver and a pliers tap usually works for me as well.

 

[ItsHot]

thanks!

thanks!

Thanks! As you have said, Kliens and screwdriver are the trick! If the first attempt failed, I pulled the spring steel clip and slightly opened it , and that was the key! Thanks again!! Hava a great week!