"Virtual Voyager" wrote in message
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I bought an inexpensive light fixture for back porch ceiling and it
has a tag on the wiring that says:

Caution: Risk of fire, most dwellings built before 1985 have supply
wire rated 60 degrees C, consult a qualified electrician to ensure
correct branch circuit conductor.

What does this mean? Never saw this tag on electrical fixtures
before.

Thanks,
Vv


Means what it says. The newer cheaper fixtures run hotter and require wire
with the better rated insulation.

It really is a potential hazard to use this fixture with older wires. It
can bake the insulation to a brittle state.


Colbyt