Ic Recessed Light Fixture

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Ic recessed light fixture. A recessed light or downlight also pot light in canadian english sometimes can light for canister light in american english is a light fixture that is installed into a hollow opening in a ceiling. Most ic rated lighting fixtures applies the double can or can within a can approach. The ic rated lights are usually rated for a maximum of 100 watts. 1 unscrew the the light bulb.

Please enter in your email address in. The letters stand for insulation contact and they are your assurance that you can cover the the fixture with as much insulation as necessary to keep your house warm. Ic airtight rated recessed lights ic rated airtight recessed lights refers to lighting fixtures with two separate ratings. Ic rating lighting fixtures when a light fixture is to be placed in a ceiling filled with insulation it requires an insulated contact ic rated fixture.

Cloudy bay 6 inch 3000k 4000k 5000k three color temperature selectable dimmable 15w cri 90 led recessed light ic rated air tight ultra thin recessed downlight with junction box white 6pk 4 7 out of 5 stars 299. An ic rated fixture shall be permitted to be in contact with combustible material or blanketed with thermal insulation according to the canadian electrical code section 30 906. There are two basic types ic and non ic rated. Usually ic rated recessed lights are rated for 75 watts.

Get free shipping on qualified ic rated recessed lighting housings or buy online pick up in store today in the lighting department. Get 5 off when you sign up for emails with savings and tips. As long as the wattage limit of 100 watts is followed the ic rating will help reduce the chances of fires. Ic is an acronym for insulation contact a recessed canister housing with this designation is rated for.

An ic or insulated contact rating on a recessed light fixture indicates the fixture is designed to be safely installed with zero clearance from the fiberglass or cellulose insulation used within the plenum or attic space above the fixture.