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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 -- --------------------------------- --- -- - Posted with NewsLeecher v3.7 Final Web @ http://www.newsleecher.com/?usenet ------------------- ----- ---- -- - |
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Wire type to use for recessed light?
Whatever is used for the existing cans will be fine for the new ones.
(unless it's cloth covered romex). New romex is fine. -- Steve Barker YOU should be the one controlling YOUR car. Check out: www.lightsout.org "Jeff Hildenbrandt" wrote in message ... 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 -- --------------------------------- --- -- - Posted with NewsLeecher v3.7 Final Web @ http://www.newsleecher.com/?usenet ------------------- ----- ---- -- - |
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Wire type to use for recessed light?
Romex would be the easiest thing to use, as long as there are no local
restrictions against it "Jeff Hildenbrandt" wrote in message ... 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 -- --------------------------------- --- -- - Posted with NewsLeecher v3.7 Final Web @ http://www.newsleecher.com/?usenet ------------------- ----- ---- -- - |
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Wire type to use for recessed light?
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. -- Joseph Meehan Dia 's Muire duit |
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