If i replace those bulbs with leds will that reduce the heat enough so i can insulate around the existing lighting cans.
Installing recessed lighting in finished ceiling with insulation.
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The recessed lights in my house are accessible from the attic but there s no insulation around them because it says on the fixtures that they need to vent the heat generated by incandescent bulbs.
How to insulate around can lights.
Instead of hanging down from the ceiling like conventional fixtures can lights extend up into the attic so that the only part you see is the front edge of the.
Watch the entire process step by step.
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Use wire stripper to strip a few inches of the cable s insulation to reveal the interior wires.
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I installed this recessed lighting fixture between the trusses.
Replacing existing ceiling lights with recessed lighting can dramatically change the lighting effects of a room.
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Installing recessed lighting in finished ceiling with insulation.
If the area above the ceiling is a finished space you can insert a coat hanger or fish tape through hole to check for any obstructions.