Plugging the holes should be your first priority.
Can you insulate over recessed led lights.
On this page we cover thermal imaging comparisons of a living area with clearances and led lighting without clearances using a thermal downlight cover.
You can minimize this heat.
Active oldest votes 4 in order to cover your recessed light cans with insulation you need to have ic rated insulation contact cans installed regardless of the type of light installed in the can.
You can insulate more effectively if the cans are ic rated.
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With the advent of led lighting insulating downlights with clearances of 200mm can now be a thing of the past as most led manufacturers now recommend less clearance of insulation.
You could hire an electrician to replace each fixture with a sealed one rated for insulation contact ic.
The heat that recessed lights produce can affect temperature in the attic and in the room in which they shine.
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But here s another solution which you can do yourself.
I am losing a good amount of heat through my recessed lights.
Safe to put insulation around recessed light cans after convert to led.
Insulating over ic recessed lights.
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