Wire type to use for recessed light?
 

Wiring Recessed Lighting in/from Insulated Attic

What wiring to use (Bx/Romex or Conduit?)

2 of the upper rooms in our home need some more lighting. Each room already has recessed lighting installed. I'd like to tap power off the
lights already installed in the room to power the new recessed lights.

I've purchased recessed cans for insulated areas (applicable for direct contact with insulation). Can I use Romex to run from the existing
can lights to the new cans? Or should I really be using conduit or flexible conduit instead? The installation will be performed from the
attic.

Code issues? I know I cannot be advised specifically on the code in my area (IL), but generally speaking, I want to be sure I remain within
code.

Thanks,
Jeff



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Whatever is used for the existing cans will be fine for the new ones.
(unless it's cloth covered romex). New romex is fine.

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"Jeff Hildenbrandt" wrote in message
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Wiring Recessed Lighting in/from Insulated Attic

What wiring to use (Bx/Romex or Conduit?)

2 of the upper rooms in our home need some more lighting. Each room
already has recessed lighting installed. I'd like to tap power off the
lights already installed in the room to power the new recessed lights.

I've purchased recessed cans for insulated areas (applicable for direct
contact with insulation). Can I use Romex to run from the existing
can lights to the new cans? Or should I really be using conduit or
flexible conduit instead? The installation will be performed from the
attic.

Code issues? I know I cannot be advised specifically on the code in my
area (IL), but generally speaking, I want to be sure I remain within
code.

Thanks,
Jeff



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Romex would be the easiest thing to use, as long as there are no local
restrictions against it



"Jeff Hildenbrandt" wrote in message
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Wiring Recessed Lighting in/from Insulated Attic

What wiring to use (Bx/Romex or Conduit?)

2 of the upper rooms in our home need some more lighting. Each room
already has recessed lighting installed. I'd like to tap power off the
lights already installed in the room to power the new recessed lights.

I've purchased recessed cans for insulated areas (applicable for direct
contact with insulation). Can I use Romex to run from the existing
can lights to the new cans? Or should I really be using conduit or
flexible conduit instead? The installation will be performed from the
attic.

Code issues? I know I cannot be advised specifically on the code in my
area (IL), but generally speaking, I want to be sure I remain within
code.

Thanks,
Jeff



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Jeff Hildenbrandt wrote:
Wiring Recessed Lighting in/from Insulated Attic

What wiring to use (Bx/Romex or Conduit?)

2 of the upper rooms in our home need some more lighting. Each room
already has recessed lighting installed. I'd like to tap power off
the lights already installed in the room to power the new recessed
lights.

I've purchased recessed cans for insulated areas (applicable for
direct contact with insulation). Can I use Romex to run from the
existing can lights to the new cans? Or should I really be using
conduit or flexible conduit instead? The installation will be
performed from the attic.

Code issues? I know I cannot be advised specifically on the code in
my area (IL), but generally speaking, I want to be sure I remain
within code.

Thanks,
Jeff

Also check the instructions with the lamps as they sometimes include
minimum heat capability for the wire, make sure whatever you use meets those
specifications.

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Joseph Meehan

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