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Yes, all recessed lights have thermal protection, normally a bi-metal thermal overload. They must be to receive a U.L., (Underwriters Laboratories) approval sticker and be allowed to be sold in the U.S. The overload works on heat, not current, so that if you say put a 200 watt lamp into a fixture rated for 60 watt maximum, the overload will overheat and open the circuit.
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Are 6 recessed lights allowed in a 1 hour ceiling?
Recessed lights would be considered a penetration in the fire rated system.
Can 20 amp breaker with 12 gauge wire handle 8 recessed lights?
Yes. I am assuming this is a residential question. A better answer is...if the 8 recessed lights draw fewer than 16 amps together, it is good.
Can you convert existing 6 inch recessed lights to 4 inch recessed fixtures?
Yes you can, that is the easy part, you have to close the opening from 6 inches to 4 inches.
Can you install 6 inch non - ic recessed lights in a basement ceiling that will have drywall on it?
Yes, you can.
What to do if you want to install new recessed lights in the kitchen the lights that are in the ceiling now do not have a box therefore nowhere to put the ground wire which is on the new light?
See View Discussion below.
Are all recessed cans thermally protected?
No. If you will have insulation around a can, make sure it is thermally protected.
How high a ceiling for recessed lights?
There is no code limitation for the height distance for recessed lights.
Are all recessed lights pot lights?
No, the fluorescent fixtures that are installed in dropped ceilings are also know as recessed lighting.
How many recessed lights in kitchen?
Well, it depends on the size of your kitchen and the watt of the recessed light. But I think if you choose LED recessed you don't have to own many of them. For my kitchen, I only use 6 of LED recessed lights.
Are 6 recessed lights allowed in a 1 hour ceiling?
Recessed lights would be considered a penetration in the fire rated system.
What is different thermal over load relay and thermally protected?
no difference
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Can 20 amp breaker with 12 gauge wire handle 8 recessed lights?
Yes. I am assuming this is a residential question. A better answer is...if the 8 recessed lights draw fewer than 16 amps together, it is good.
How many recessed lights are needed in a 14 X 14 room?
That depends on the usage of the room and the recessed lights you have selected. Some rooms, like bathrooms, need more light while others, like closets do not.
Can you convert existing 6 inch recessed lights to 4 inch recessed fixtures?
Yes you can, that is the easy part, you have to close the opening from 6 inches to 4 inches.
Can you install 6 inch non - ic recessed lights in a basement ceiling that will have drywall on it?
Yes, you can.
What is thermally protected MOV?
Thermally protected MOV (TMOV) is a new patent technology in the field of surge protection. TMOV is a fail-safe device, which integrated a disk varistor and a thermal fuse in a single package. The thermal fuse is designed to disconnect the MOV from the circuit, in case of MOV's failure. Because MOV might thermally run away due to the increasing leakage current, or burn and burst in the event of a short-circuit fault.
