Pros of installing pot lights.
Installing pot lights in ceiling with insulation.
You just need the light.
Instead of hanging down from the ceiling like conventional fixtures can lights extend up into the attic so that the only part you see is the front edge of the.
Apply the sealant around the cable and along the edge of the cover where it rests on the ceiling.
Now it will be safe to heap insulation onto that spot.
They remain hidden while performing their main function.
Up in the attic clean the ceiling surface around each fixture slit the cover to accommodate the electrical cable and place the cover over the fixture.
The ability to hide a pot light right in the ceiling is the main benefit of this lighting type.
In some cases you don t want to see the light fixture.
How to insulate around can lights.
Run nm b cable from the power source to a switch box and then to the first hole allowing at least 18 inches of extra cable to make wiring easy.
Good solution for low ceilings.
The fixture is not visible.