Recessed Lighting Close to Framing
Recessed Lighting Close to Framing
I am installing uninsulated recessed lighting in a bathroom and one of the lights is a couple inches away from one of the roof joists. It is actually the little box on the top of the can that houses the wiring. I know that the bulb side of the light is very hot, but what about that little box? I can post a picture if that will help.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.
I am installing uninsulated recessed lighting in a bathroom and one of the lights is a couple inches away from one of the roof joists. It is actually the little box on the top of the can that houses the wiring. I know that the bulb side of the light is very hot, but what about that little box? I can post a picture if that will help.
Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Lemme guess.. you bought the cheapest lights you could find.... ones without a junction box and without hanger bars.
If you're thinking of taking romex right into that box, don't. Romex isn't rated for the temperatures those boxes get.
If you're thinking of taking romex right into that box, don't. Romex isn't rated for the temperatures those boxes get.
Lemme guess.. you bought the cheapest lights you could find.... ones without a junction box and without hanger bars.
If you're thinking of taking romex right into that box, don't. Romex isn't rated for the temperatures those boxes get.
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If you're thinking of taking romex right into that box, don't. Romex isn't rated for the temperatures those boxes get.
What is NM?
edit: I figured it out. I don't have NM because my house is over 100 years old. My friend who is helping said I have tube-knob wiring. We are just running lines from that over to the new lights. I guess we could use NM, but I think we are going to re-use some of the tube-knob wires to save money (we took some other lights out and some other wires).
edit: I figured it out. I don't have NM because my house is over 100 years old. My friend who is helping said I have tube-knob wiring. We are just running lines from that over to the new lights. I guess we could use NM, but I think we are going to re-use some of the tube-knob wires to save money (we took some other lights out and some other wires).
What is NM?
edit: I figured it out. I don't have NM because my house is over 100 years old. My friend who is helping said I have tube-knob wiring. We are just running lines from that over to the new lights. I guess we could use NM, but I think we are going to re-use some of the tube-knob wires to save money (we took some other lights out and some other wires).
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edit: I figured it out. I don't have NM because my house is over 100 years old. My friend who is helping said I have tube-knob wiring. We are just running lines from that over to the new lights. I guess we could use NM, but I think we are going to re-use some of the tube-knob wires to save money (we took some other lights out and some other wires).
If you have to ask you need to hire an electrician.
What is NM?
If you have to ask you need to hire an electrician.
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What is NM?
Then you're already in over your head.
What is NM?
Then you're already in over your head.
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What is NM?
I'm impressed Ken! You have a finely calibrated crystal ball my friend! :thumbup:
Lemme guess.. you bought the cheapest lights you could find.... ones without a junction box and without hanger bars.
If you're thinking of taking romex right into that box, don't. Romex isn't rated for the temperatures those boxes get.
I'm impressed Ken! You have a finely calibrated crystal ball my friend! :thumbup:
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Lemme guess.. you bought the cheapest lights you could find.... ones without a junction box and without hanger bars.
If you're thinking of taking romex right into that box, don't. Romex isn't rated for the temperatures those boxes get.
You can not make any additions or modifications to knob and tube wiring!
See my post above. I already figured it out.
You can not make any additions or modifications to knob and tube wiring!
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See my post above. I already figured it out.
Did you realize he is a Architect and a General Contractor
Then you're already in over your head.
Did you realize he is a Architect and a General Contractor
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Then you're already in over your head.
So?
Judging by his post that he's in a K&T job, he's obviously not an electrician. Nor should he pretend to be one, either.
Judging by his post that he's in a K&T job, he's obviously not an electrician. Nor should he pretend to be one, either.
Did you realize he is a Architect and a General Contractor
So?
Judging by his post that he's in a K&T job, he's obviously not an electrician. Nor should he pretend to be one, either.
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Judging by his post that he's in a K&T job, he's obviously not an electrician. Nor should he pretend to be one, either.
Did you realize he is a Architect and a General Contractor
How could he not know what he is doing
So?
Judging by his post that he's in a K&T job, he's obviously not an electrician. Nor should he pretend to be one, either.
How could he not know what he is doing
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So?
Judging by his post that he's in a K&T job, he's obviously not an electrician. Nor should he pretend to be one, either.
So, I was just kidding! Once that first reply came in it was obvious someone was in a pissy mood.
Anyway, I found out the junction box doesn't have a requirement other than not touching anything. The can has to be 1/2" from anything flammable. And insulation needs to be kept 3" away.
Thanks for all your help 480sparky. You made my day. LOL. By the way, you may want to get your crystal ball checked out - you were wrong on all counts. Every single one.
Anyway, I found out the junction box doesn't have a requirement other than not touching anything. The can has to be 1/2" from anything flammable. And insulation needs to be kept 3" away.
Thanks for all your help 480sparky. You made my day. LOL. By the way, you may want to get your crystal ball checked out - you were wrong on all counts. Every single one.
So, I was just kidding! Once that first reply came in it was obvious someone was in a pissy mood.
Anyway, I found out the junction box doesn't have a requirement other than not touching anything. The can has to be 1/2" from anything flammable. And insulation needs to be kept 3" away.
Thanks for all your help 480sparky. You made my day. LOL. By the way, you may want to get your crystal ball checked out - you were wrong on all counts. Every single one.
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Anyway, I found out the junction box doesn't have a requirement other than not touching anything. The can has to be 1/2" from anything flammable. And insulation needs to be kept 3" away.
Thanks for all your help 480sparky. You made my day. LOL. By the way, you may want to get your crystal ball checked out - you were wrong on all counts. Every single one.
It's obvious he doesn't.
How could he not know what he is doing
It's obvious he doesn't.
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How could he not know what he is doing
Try reading Art. 394 of the NEC, bud. Or are you 'just kidding' because you know you're really wrong?
But what do I know. I'm just a lowly electrician who's job is it to keep people safe from the use of electricity. NEC 90.1.
It's every American's God-given right to burn their own house down.
How about a photograph of those boxes showing they're rated for 60°C wires?
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But what do I know. I'm just a lowly electrician who's job is it to keep people safe from the use of electricity. NEC 90.1.
It's every American's God-given right to burn their own house down.
How about a photograph of those boxes showing they're rated for 60°C wires?
So, I was just kidding! Once that first reply came in it was obvious someone was in a pissy mood.
Anyway, I found out the junction box doesn't have a requirement other than not touching anything. The can has to be 1/2" from anything flammable. And insulation needs to be kept 3" away.
Thanks for all your help 480sparky. You made my day. LOL. By the way, you may want to get your crystal ball checked out - you were wrong on all counts. Every single one.
Try reading Art. 394 of the NEC, bud. Or are you 'just kidding' because you know you're really wrong?
But what do I know. I'm just a lowly electrician who's job is it to keep people safe from the use of electricity. NEC 90.1.
It's every American's God-given right to burn their own house down.
How about a photograph of those boxes showing they're rated for 60°C wires?
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But what do I know. I'm just a lowly electrician who's job is it to keep people safe from the use of electricity. NEC 90.1.
It's every American's God-given right to burn their own house down.
How about a photograph of those boxes showing they're rated for 60°C wires?
So, I was just kidding! Once that first reply came in it was obvious...
OH MY GOD
Call the fire department now.
Call the fire department now.
What is NM?
edit: I figured it out. I don't have NM because my house is over 100 years old. My friend who is helping said I have tube-knob wiring. We are just running lines from that over to the new lights. I guess we could use NM, but I think we are going to re-use some of the tube-knob wires to save money (we took some other lights out and some other wires).
OH MY GOD
Call the fire department now.
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Call the fire department now.
What is NM?
edit: I figured it out. I don't have NM because my house is over 100 years old. My friend who is helping said I have tube-knob wiring. We are just running lines from that over to the new lights. I guess we could use NM, but I think we are going to re-use some of the tube-knob wires to save money (we took some other lights out and some other wires).
Maybe he's related to handyman99. :whistling
OH MY GOD
Call the fire department now.
Maybe he's related to handyman99. :whistling
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OH MY GOD
Call the fire department now.
Oh no, it's OK really, he's just kidding! 
OH MY GOD
Call the fire department now.
Oh no, it's OK really, he's just kidding!
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OH MY GOD
Call the fire department now.
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