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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?
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