Hi Everyone, wondered if you could advise me on what pot lights we should purchase to install in the cottage. We know we require the I/C type since we are blowing the ceiling insulation in. after reading the forum I will also look for air tight.
Are some models better than others, these light will be for the kitchen and the entrance way.
thank you for your help.
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Most of the growers I know use the 1000 watt metal halides. Could be an issue with heat, though. 8o)
I've heard the full-spectrum florescents will work, and they put out a lot less heat. Good idea to use a small fan anyway.
i heard there was a really big bust in port st lucie not long ago, and you should be able to get a whole bunch of them there real cheap.
and then there is the local entrepreneur who is selling tee shirts,
"come grow with us"
"pot st lucie"
Ignore those guys - geez what a crowd. It's like asking a teenage boy to use the word "lay" in a sentence; after the giggles stop you might get a straight answer . . .
Someone will come along shortly with real advice.
All I can say is pay attention to the costs of the various trim ring styles. Home Depot seems to think their's are made of gold.
The usual term is "Can Lights". (now just wait for someone to comment on poorgirl's nice cans) I tell ya - no respect . . .
(grin)
Well.... there was a reason I used the term "Pot Lights" and stayed away from the "Cans" , So I wasn't hit to badly.
I did check at Lowes last night, $20.00 for the 5" unit, $15.00 for the trim and another $8.00 for the Vapour Barrier cover that gets sealed onto the vapour barrier. So.... $50.00 per pot light with taxes. Unless we don't need this cover.
Turns out there is only one unit in each size that is avaialbe for new construction that has the I/C in Lowes anyway.
Wow, we eliminated a few of them on the drawings, but still we require 12 pot lights and that was with the standard trim package nothing special.
I've had really bad luck with any of HD or Lowe's "house brands". I'd say the least expensive good quality ones are Halo, and even those I've had occasional issues with...PaulB
The pots were Halo Brand. Any suggestions.?
What other info are you looking for? In terms of size, it's largely an esthetic choice. Larger lights will generally give you the option of using higher wattage bulbs, and more diffuse, less dramatic lighting but more even. Let me know what else you're trying to find out?PaulB
We would be looking at the 5", the 4" was 2 small and the 6" to big, so... 5".
What do you thin of the price? Do you need to use that vapour cover that is $8.00.?
I think the price seems about right... you might save a little either by buying the contractor packs, which IIRC have 10 in the box, or by going to a commercial supply house, like Electrical Wholesalers but you should know exactly what you want as they aren't big on hand holding ;) I've also seem very good sales running from time to time, at HD anyway.
I'd advise that you use the vapor barriers...
If money is very very tight, maybe install only the lights you must have now and then add a few later, just buy the "remodeling" style as opposed to "new construction"?PaulB
Ohhh, the guy in Lowes said we had to have the new construction, there is a difference in the cost of the "remodeling versus the new construction" do you know if there is a difference in the unit.?
Well, if this is new construction, I'd use the new construction lights... the installation will be easier and in some respects more secure. They mount on hangers that attach to the ceiling joists. Remodeling cans are held in place with spring clips, and just push into holes you cut in the sheetrock...PaulB
Yes, I think we will just bite the bullet and do it. are there different types of light that I need to be concerned about 120V with Par20 Bulb , MR16 bulbs.?
Thanks for your help. I am now going to check on the bulbs.