Inquiry regarding recessed lighting fixture
Right now I have puck lighting on my low ceiling with remote transformer. I want to replace them with shallow recessed lighting like LBL Lighting Optika 3” Shallow Low-Voltage Halogen Recessed Lighting Housing - R3-050. I do have a 4 ” clearance. What exactly do I need to complete a fixture. Do they have compatible decorative glass trims? I am interested in the smaller sized (3″ wide) Thank you.
Answer: You will need to purchase the housing that corresponds with the recessed light that you need. Also, there are trims that you can choose from depending on the recessed light that you choose. First, you will need to look at the housing that you need, I assume this is not a new construction as you are replacing pucks so you will need a “remodel housing” you will also need to choose between IC (insulated ceiling) as the IC housing is rated for direct contact with insulation and combustive materials. If this does not apply to your situation, that you can use standard housing. Another thing to consider is if you are going to use compact fluorescent lighting, incandescent, or low voltage? Also, how many recessed lights will you be implementing? Hope this helps.