residential recessed lighting options

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I was checking to see if anyone knows of alternatives for the standard 6inch icandescent can or bulb .One of my customers is looking for energy savings ideas wheather it be Led,flourescent bulbs for the can or a different type of can.It's a 11,000 sq. ft. home with 200+ 6 inch cans.
 
They obviously make the Flour. models now as well but can be costly. I know of a few EC's that have been installing the standard IC Rated can and putting in those new Flour. style floods which are like 15W but do a nice job. http://www.smarthome.com/903240d.html

I am sure you could install the standard recess can and simply buy the 15W flood style replacement bulbs to go in them.....that way they have options...put in Flour only models and thats about all they will GET...

Others may have some opinions...
 
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I put in some 4" cans (Halo) that were rated for 50w R20 lamps. The R20's would last a few weeks and then die. Smaller can gets really hot. Replaced with a 13w flourescent. Flourescents are a little more $ but they last much longer and they are brighter.
 
I have used flour R30 even ones that are supposed to be dimmable. One I have had for about a year, and have recently noticed that there are times that it doesn't seem very bright and other times no problem. I have on on a dimmer along with halogen bulbs.The flour does not dim. might need low vo dimmer? In addition I think you would have to have your lights on 24/365 to realize huge savings IMO.
 
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I put in some 4" cans (Halo) that were rated for 50w R20 lamps. The R20's would last a few weeks and then die. Smaller can gets really hot. Replaced with a 13w flourescent. Flourescents are a little more $ but they last much longer and they are brighter.
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Interesting enough I had called Halo about using fluorescents in their cans and they said it was approved for the purpose. They make special cans specifically for fluorescents.
 
I"m kind of surprised that an 11,000 sq. ft. home doesn't have a specification for the type of fixtures that are to be used. And I would think that some sort of dimming as part of the design is a must. I would make sure that whatever you do it is acceptable to the owner. You wouldn't want to install 200+ flour. downlights and have someone want them on dimmers at the end of the job. Could be an expensive mistake.
 
Use your supply house resources. Find the local representative for the brand of fixtures that you normally use, and arrange a meeting between him/her and the homeowner. These people are professionals and lighting design, and know a lot more than we do. They can determine what your client wants, and specify the proper fixture, and probably upsell the controlls (more $ for you). Don't forget about using airtight fixtures. 200+ holes in the ceiling will certainly let a lot of cold air in (or warm air out).
 
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