Gasket for shower light fixture?
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10-27-14, 09:44 AM
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Gasket for shower light fixture?
So I decided to replace the old light in my shower with a new LED recessed fixture. It is wet rated and the company told me it can be used in showers. Anyway, the old fixture had a little cheap foam gasket around the edge and at first I left it on, but noticed there was a tiny gap and thought removing the gasket would close that gap so I called the company (Cree) and they told me the gasket isn't needed and anything extra would just be a hindrance. So I removed the gasket to see if that would get rid of the space, but it didnt.
So, what I'm wondering is...should I trust the company and just keep the foam gasket off? Should I get another one? Should I use something else?
Thanks!
So, what I'm wondering is...should I trust the company and just keep the foam gasket off? Should I get another one? Should I use something else?
Thanks!
#2
10-27-14, 04:27 PM
When you say that you called the company, do you mean the manufacturer, of the product or the vendor? I don't know why the manufacturer would have the gasket there, in the first place, if it's not needed.
#3
10-27-14, 10:16 PM
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The gasket keeps excessive moisture out of the fixture.
Possibly the can is sticking down below the ceiling. If that's the problem.... it can be adjusted up.
Possibly the can is sticking down below the ceiling. If that's the problem.... it can be adjusted up.
