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Hi,
I'm installing some recessed can lights in the kitchen. The drywall
on the ceiling is completely removed, so I have clean access to the
2x8 joists. The normal size can lights are 8 inches tall, so when
they're installed flush with the drywall, the top touches the ceiling.
Is that ok, or do I need to buy the "low profile" cans that are only
4-5 inches tall?


Thanks for any information. This is a great Usenet group.

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Hi,
I'm installing some recessed can lights in the kitchen. The drywall
on the ceiling is completely removed, so I have clean access to the
2x8 joists. The normal size can lights are 8 inches tall, so when
they're installed flush with the drywall, the top touches the ceiling.
Is that ok, or do I need to buy the "low profile" cans that are only
4-5 inches tall?


Thanks for any information. This is a great Usenet group.



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Its fine, just watch out for flooring nails from above
"TrueWest" wrote in message
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Hi,
I'm installing some recessed can lights in the kitchen. The drywall
on the ceiling is completely removed, so I have clean access to the
2x8 joists. The normal size can lights are 8 inches tall, so when
they're installed flush with the drywall, the top touches the ceiling.
Is that ok, or do I need to buy the "low profile" cans that are only
4-5 inches tall?


Thanks for any information. This is a great Usenet group.



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