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On Aug 28, 4:53 pm, "John Grabowski" wrote:
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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?

Well, besides the double dry-wall, it gets better. I was just
assuming it was a 6" opening, but measured this am to be sure before I
ordered them. Assuming is bad - they are 7" openings, which puts me
back to the drawing board. Halo doesn't appear to have a remodel can
to replace the ones that are there. They have something but it is very
cost prohibitive at over $50 each. Is there another manufacturer that
makes them for this size?

BTW, there is no trim with these cans. The whole enchilada just pulls
out! There are clips placed between the layers of drywall holding
them in place.

oy vey.... maybe building boxes for them would be easier after
all! :-)



At this point I would just leave them as is unless there was some valid
reason for replacement. Check other brands such as Juno, Progress, and
Lightolier for sizes.