Non-recessed lighting suitable for shower area

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OlaNH

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I am looking for suggestions for lighting that could be used within a tub/shower area. The house is a contemporary in which the wooden ceiling = the floor of the level above, so anything recessed is out of the question. There is a beam running along the ceiling along the entire length of the tub; it hangs down from the ceiling approx. 14".

As the only lighting in the room is around a bit of a corner, the shower area is dark. The homeowner would like to include lighting on the shower side of this beam. Again, no recessed lighting can be used, so some kind of track that can run along where beam meets ceiling is preferable, however, this area will be a wet environment, as steam collects within the area enclosed by the beam.

I have not found any track style lighting that is suitable for this kind of wet environment. Any suggestions? Thanks.
 

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How high above the rim of the tub is this area? I would doubt that this classifies as a wet location. Steam (or water vapor) present above the tub does not require wet location fixtures unless subject to shower spray.
 

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OlaNH said:
I have not found any track style lighting that is suitable for this kind of wet environment. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I agree with Trevor however I don't think you'll find a track that is damp location rated either. How about an enclosed fixture that is damp location rated.

Here is one made by Bega Lighting (expensive I am sure) but surely others make similar lights. This one is suitable for wet location

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