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You might want to also check out the lights that RBM recommended. Keep in
mind that IC lights are only rated for a maximum wattage of 75 as opposed
to the non-IC which are rated for 150 watts.

I didn't realize that, but it's not a big deal. These lights are
rarely used, so going to a lower wattage is just fine.

It does look like the Halo H7RICAT will work. The only ssue I'll have
is the ceiling is double dry walled. Hopefully the Halo can adjust
that much for a celing of that thickness.



You didn't mention the double drywall before! Now other issues come up as a
result. Depending on the thickness of the ceiling the new remodel cans may
not secure easily to the drywall. Halo mentions in their catalog that the
ceiling thickness range is 3/8" to 5/8" for the remodel clips. My
experience is that you can push it to about 3/4". After that those clips
are pain to lock in. If the cans are along side of joists you can drill a
hole or two in the side of the cans and screw them to the joists.

Another problem which you may find is whether or the not the second layer of
drywall was added on after the existing remodel housings were installed. If
so, it will be more difficult to remove them. You should be able to check
for this by removing a trim and see if the housing is set back or if the
housing lip is on the surface of the drywall.

Why do you want to swap out the cans?