arw01 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryllix Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbates Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arw01 Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stusviews Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryllix Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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