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Recessed lights or "can lights" have thermal protection for safety that cuts the power to a light fixture if it heats to a set temperature. Obviously, this is to protect the fixture and more importantly, to prevent a fire in the attic. Check for insulation of other material directly above and around the affected light to make sure it has the proper clearance.

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Why would smoke detectors go off intermittently?

Smoke detectors may go off intermittently due to issues such as dust accumulation, low battery power, or interference from humidity or steam. It's important to regularly clean the detectors, replace batteries, and ensure that they are not placed too close to the kitchen or bathroom where false alarms can be triggered by cooking or shower steam.


When a home circuit breaker opens the lights in some rooms go off but the lights in some rooms stay on. Explain why.?

The circuit breakers in a panelboard feed separate circuits. The lights that stay on are on a different circuit than the ones that go off. To fine the circuit that feeds the lights that stay on, go to the panelboard and turn off the breakers one by one until the lights go out. This is the circuit that feeds that circuit of lights. Remember that lights and receptacles can be on the same circuit together.


Can you convert an existing flush mount ceiling light into a recessed light?

Sure. Get a recessed light that is designed to be installed in "old Work". You must hav eenough room in ceiling to contain the recessed light. There may be some issues in some locations where the recessed fixture may overheat if for instance there is insulation around the fixture. Light should have an over temp cutoff. There should be a template with recessed light and a built in box to wire in the power from the old light. If you carefully cut out the sheetrock in ceiling according to the template dimensions, you will be able to use the piece you remove to repair the hole should there be no room for the recessed light. If there is attic access where the new light will be installed, you may be able to use a "new Work" light fixture since you can mount it from above. Go to someplace like Home Depot or Lowes and see what they have available.


Can a 130 flood light go into a 120 volt recessed light fixture?

yes <<>> There might be a problem. It depends on what the wattage of the flood light is. If the wattage is higher than what the fixture is rated for then it is not a good idea to use it. Look inside of the recessed fixture and look for the label that was put there by the manufacturer. It will state what the maximum wattage the fixture can legally handle.


How many canned lights can go on one breaker?

The number of can lights that can go on one breaker will depend on the wattage of each light and the maximum load capacity of the breaker. It's important to calculate the total wattage of all the lights and ensure it does not exceed the amp rating of the breaker to avoid overloading it. Consult with an electrician to determine the appropriate number of can lights that can safely go on one breaker.

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