I just bought my recessed lights for my sloped, cathedral ceiling. I got the Lightolier, it was the best deal of all that I looked at and researched. But, one thing I didnt know until I was at the store was that they use a halogen bulb - PAR38. The incandescants are a bit too long and dont fit the guy said. Anyway, I bought the lights, but now I have some questions. Doesnt halogen get REAL hot. Is it something you want in your ceiling? I know they are safe - they are a respected name and these lights are made specifically for ceiling (sloped ceilings at that). But it just seems different to me. I have 9 recessed cans in my kitchen, 10 in my basement, and 3 in my bathroom (I never realized how many recessed lights I have!) and they are all incandescant, so maybe its just what Im used to. I like that the incandescants are 1/2 the price too! Anyway, is there any reason I should not want halogens in this application. They will be about 12 feet above the floor so I guess a halogen 90 watt will give me good light. I always thought of halogen as specialty lighting. What do you think?

I am thinking about using 13 watt recessed fluorescent cans in my basement remodel vs. 60 watt incandescent cans (can save over 1000 watts). The cans are more expensive, but the $$ on electric will be worth it in the long run. Does anyone have any opinions on this? Any tips on placement or how many watts of light per square foot are needed?