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Old 01-25-2009, 03:42 PM   #1
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Hello sparkys i got a quick question for you. i just bought halo cans that are allowed to be in contact with insulation does that mean they can touch the plaster ceiling above? i assume they can but i just wanna make sure. thanks guys

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Hello sparkys i got a quick question for you. i just bought halo cans that are allowed to be in contact with insulation does that mean they can touch the plaster ceiling above? i assume they can but i just wanna make sure. thanks guys
IF it is "IC" rated it can come in contact with the insulation as well as touching the ceiling above.
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thanks tangi. yes it is "IC", had to take the thing apart to see the top of the sticker.
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