Recessed lighting IC or Non-IC
#1
03-19-17, 12:11 PM
Recessed lighting IC or Non-IC
Is it possible to tell if recessed lighting is IC or Non-IC just by looking at it? It have read all the stickers in the can and it does not say. I have tried to figure it out myself, but all the info I found in the can ended up a dead end. I've taken some pics and attached them. Anyone here have an idea? Thanks for any info you might have.
#4
03-19-17, 01:46 PM
Tolyn, the label says, in both English and Spanish:
Caution: Risk of Fire. Use with "Commercial Electric" Trims only
for each lamp type and wattage indicated.
Notice: Inherently protected. Blinking light of the thermally protected
luminaire may indicate overheating.
Yes, I am thinking of more insulation. If I replace the cans with IC cans, can I just lay the batt insulation over them? Or is there a special way you are supposed to insulate around IC cans?
Caution: Risk of Fire. Use with "Commercial Electric" Trims only
for each lamp type and wattage indicated.
Notice: Inherently protected. Blinking light of the thermally protected
luminaire may indicate overheating.
Yes, I am thinking of more insulation. If I replace the cans with IC cans, can I just lay the batt insulation over them? Or is there a special way you are supposed to insulate around IC cans?
#5
03-19-17, 02:15 PM
You have two options.. You can either replace the cans with IC-rated or install a "cap" over the top of the can. In either case, if you are using batts, you cut a hole in the cavity batt for the can/cap to fit snugly through, then if you aren't doing another cross layer, put another batt square on top.
