Probably a stupid question…
I’ve installed some recessed lights in my kitchen. The inside decorative bowl is attached to the cans with two flimsy springs. When you read the instructions they are to be affixed to two holes that are inaccessable when the adjustable plate with the bulb housing is in place. Is there a trick or is this just a crappy design flaw.
Byron
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I'm assuming your using a standard 6" Halo or Commercial Electric can light. You're attempted to attach the baffle ring to the unit? If you look in the can there's a wing nut that controls the depth of the light. You'll notice that the bulb receptacle is attached an "L"-shaped metal strip that holds it in place. If you LOOSEN the wing nut (don't unscrew it ALL the way, or you'll loose the unseen side!), you can move the bulb recepter farther into the can light. This will allow you to stretch you to stretch the baffle springs and hold it more firmly to the ceiling. If you look at the springs there's usually an "o" just before the hook. I usually stick a screw driver in this loop and use it to install the hook into the holes.
Edited 11/19/2005 10:37 am ET by Cooper
Edited 11/19/2005 10:38 am ET by Cooper
Griz, the bulb is not installed till after the trim.
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except for the ones where the trim attaches to the bulb. A pita, just to change the bulb,by the way...
Bud
Yes. You can probably bet safely that not many of the bigboys at those companies change their own lightbulbs.
But I gotta hand it to them for the remodel housings. Now that was brilliant. People see things in new construction and immediately want to adapt their own homes........ that they live in......... and want to use on a daily basis. Ease of install into existing finish excites me. A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.
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