4" IC rated, cut-in fixture
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I don't have any specific fixtures in mind but I'm sure that most manufacturers make a old work IC fixture. Check the Juno or Lightolier websites:
www.juno.com
www.lightolier.com
www.juno.com
www.lightolier.com
From a faq I found on the web:
Q) Why do you not have an IC remodel housing that is 3 inches or 4 inches in diameter?
A) To the best of our knowledge no lighting manufacturer makes such a housing and here's why. On the one hand, to be rated to be used in an insulated ceiling an IC housing must have some kind of additional protective shroud preventing the ceiling insulation from coming in direct contact with the hot metal cone surrounding the lamp. On the other hand, to be considered a remodel housing the housing must be small enough to fit through a hole in the ceiling that measures only 3 inches or 4 inches in diameter. Thus, this small ceiling opening cannot accommodate a large IC housing being installed from below the ceiling. However, please keep in mind that if there is access to the space above the ceiling (for example, an attic), a regular IC housing can be used.
http://www.pegasusassociates.com/products/RecessedLighting/RecessedLighting.html#ICRemodel
Yet, I definitely recall someone posting a link to the cans I'm looking for.
Q) Why do you not have an IC remodel housing that is 3 inches or 4 inches in diameter?
A) To the best of our knowledge no lighting manufacturer makes such a housing and here's why. On the one hand, to be rated to be used in an insulated ceiling an IC housing must have some kind of additional protective shroud preventing the ceiling insulation from coming in direct contact with the hot metal cone surrounding the lamp. On the other hand, to be considered a remodel housing the housing must be small enough to fit through a hole in the ceiling that measures only 3 inches or 4 inches in diameter. Thus, this small ceiling opening cannot accommodate a large IC housing being installed from below the ceiling. However, please keep in mind that if there is access to the space above the ceiling (for example, an attic), a regular IC housing can be used.
http://www.pegasusassociates.com/products/RecessedLighting/RecessedLighting.html#ICRemodel
Yet, I definitely recall someone posting a link to the cans I'm looking for.
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electricmanscott
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I remember the link too I think. But as I remember it they were mistaken. They linked to a new construction housing.
I think that is a mistake. When you click on the specifications for that fixture, it says NON-IC rated.
There was another thread either here or on ECN where someone linked to Lightolier for an IC rated 4" can, but when I followed the link it was for a new construction can like Scott said.
I don't believe an IC rated 4" can exists.
There was another thread either here or on ECN where someone linked to Lightolier for an IC rated 4" can, but when I followed the link it was for a new construction can like Scott said.
I don't believe an IC rated 4" can exists.
Thanks anyways everybody. Yep, it appears to be non-ic.
http://www.progresslighting.com/pdfs/P832.pdf
http://www.progresslighting.com/pdfs/P832.pdf
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