Replacement old work ceiling cans
BryanSayer
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I know recessed can lights are generally hated (and I hate them too) but I need to replace 3 old work ones, or at least the spring clips that are supposed to hold them in place. The cans are sliding out of the ceiling and the clips don’t have any spring left. The holes are 6″ in diameter.
Is there a particular brand and/or model that any recommends? Or are those clips universal and I can just replace the clips?
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Bryan, I gotta say I have never thought the clips were available ....
kinda like trying to replace the thermal cutout on the cans, the things probably only come with each fixture and not as replacement parts..
BUT , I 've been wrong before, once or twice.!
might end up having to change out the whole can
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I'm assuming that I do have to replace the cans, which is ok as they are not particularly expensive.But I would like to get the best ones I can, as long as it is the same hole size.
Bryan , I think that Lightolier is quite good... probably the "best " but I have only used their stuff on commercial jobs, and do not know if they even make "old work " resi cans. Halo would be my next choice as I have installed hundreds of those and then Juno.
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Bryan, how much ceiling thickness do you have to work with? Some models have limitations as to how thick the clips work with.
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This ceiling is lowered to 8', so plain old 5/8" or maybe even 1/2" drywall. Thickness ain't the problem, but thanks!
I think halo's provide a good remo-can. Juno's are fine, air tite but on occasion a bit of trouble with the clips. The housings are all reasonable.A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
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