October 19, 201411 yr Micro Modules that would likely fit in the little boxes they give you to connect up the can lights. OR full size inline modules in their own junction boxes? These would be in the attic and exposed to the temperatures an attic sees. Minimal insulation up there currently, another dozen cans or more to install before I would have new thicker insulation put in or blown in. Would control from an 8 button keypad so I can get some individual element control, e.g. the wife can have her can on her side of the bed on while mine is off etc.
October 19, 201411 yr Full size boxes would be exposed and accessible for replacement and heat dissipation. My guess is those modules may overheat with no place for the heat to go and subject to the bulb and ballast heat. They sure won't get any RF. The pot (can) light should be in a larger box to be in an insulated ceiling and/or have thermal cut-outs built in.. Basic electrical code.
October 19, 201411 yr What climate conditions do you have? I have inlinelincs in the attic above insulation that work well. We see -20f to +100f outside conditions here.
October 19, 201411 yr Author My conditions should be the same, typically not that cold in the below but we can get there a few days and this year only a couple over 100. Although I like the idea of having it all in one spot, having it maybe up on a rafter not buried in the insulation would be a lot nicer to replace them! Maybe even move them over to close to the opening so I can just go up on a ladder to service one if I needed instead of crawing clear across the attic trusses!
October 19, 201411 yr The pot (can) light should be in a larger box to be in an insulated ceiling and/or have thermal cut-outs built in.. Basic electrical code. Where is that in the code?
October 20, 201411 yr Where is that in the code? The code states all devices must be approved by CSA or ULC etc.. I am not familiar with the NEC but it doesn't differ much to the CEC. Simple searches on the NEC should find you something as I think the NEC is available online. Canuckistanis have to dig through books the old way. On the side of the fixture. The USULCapproval sticker will tell you what locations the device is approved for and sometimes what it is not approved for. Since there has been so much improper usage many will state whether or not for usage in insulated ceilings as well as the maximum power rating of the bulb is stated on lamp fixtures. When they began adding thermal cutouts the usage restrictions relaxed. Edited October 20, 201411 yr by larryllix
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