While we are on the subject, the popularity of retro-fitting recessed incandescent fixtures, especially with regard DIYers, presents a few other headaches. Even with electronic stud sensors, you may not detect a pipe that is a few inches back from the ceiling until you cut your hole... oops! Then there is the issue of using the connection box to loop through to other similar fixtures on the same circuit. Some of the cheaper fixtures have the box mounted directly on top of the housing, and although I've seen it done, I dont believe you are supposed to use this box as a junction to feed other fixtures. In the absence of explicit permission printed directly on the cover to do so, along with the # of additional conductors allowed, I think this is a violation. There is also the issue of a homeowner not understanding IC designations or clearances from combustible material.
Originally posted by sparky:
What is a good method of installing new light fixtures that to older wiring?
These new fixtures have instructions that say that the conductor temp rating must be of a certain caliber, and that older NM may not comply...???
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