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#1 ·
i am looking for info on these. searching, well, i guess i am not using the correct terms.

i want some for my new kitchen. i am thinking 6 would be fine. new construction. insulation contact. stylish would be nice, if not too expensive.
gosh, i don't even know what else to ask.
 
#2 ·
Can you be more specific?

Having installed five of these in my kitchen I can say it is not that hard if you have access to the area above the kitchen. if you don't, well lets say it requires more skill.

you can buy a box of 6 at a big box store for like $65 - $80. Plus the cost of the special tool to cut the holes.

Also though we call them "can lights" the technical term is "recessed lights"
 
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the ceiling is completely open = no drywall, and will be insulated.

i am searching around. and i find that some IC cans are not air tight. is that common ? i want air tight. perhaps i should use those "covers" (or make my own ?).

as far as the "light" i want. something not a harsh white. i want a warm light.
and it will only be for general lighting. i was going to put a basic ceiling fan/light in, but have changed my mind to cans. i will have under cabinet lights also.
 
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The main issue is make sure you get proper trim for the IC cans so you may end up get ICAT ( Insluated concat air tite ) trims but watch the wattage ratings on them.

Some of the ICAT trim may not allow to use the CFL lamps so watch the depth of that trim.

Look around and see what it will fit your style what you like the most.

If more question just holler one of us will help ya.

Merci,
Marc
 
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:eek: that floor is FANTASTIC !!! :thumbup:

but yeah, those look ok. though imo they are placed too close to the cabinets.
i am going to check out a few stores and see if they have displays.

but, right now, my main concern is heat = i don't want to be heating the attic. i see problems with that. should i be concerned ? what can i do about it ?
 
#12 ·
I would have added one more light to the right of the sink edge to match the left side ...

No those are exactly where they are suppose to be ... Centered on the edge of the counter top ....

Think about why you need light there. .... To work ... If they were behind you then a shadow would be on your work space and they would be useless ...

IMHO
 
#14 ·
How would you loose heat with an IC air tight can? You can add spray foam on the back side and run the insulation right over and around it.
If you think there out of style you better start calling the builders that are installing these day in and day out by the thousands.
 
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How would you loose heat with an IC air tight can? You can add spray foam on the back side and run the insulation right over and around it.

If you think there out of style you better start calling the builders that are installing these day in and day out by the thousands.
the bulb heats up the can. this puts heat in the attic.

i didn't say they were out of style. someone in another thread did. that is why i asked.
 
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I have 8 can lights in my kitchen for general lighting. Put them all on a dimmer and most of the time it sits at about 75% of full on. One of the lights is over the sink. Mistake I made was leaving it on same dimmer as rest of lights. I should have put it on its own switch or dimmer. For the best selection in trims, you will need to go to a real lighting store, not the big box stores. There are literally hundreds of trims to chose from so you should be able to find one that suits your tastes.
 
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