Comments on: Recessed Vs Surface Mounted – Basement Lighting

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:58:16 +0000

Ed – Be sure to check with your local building code official. Typically I’d say you are correct.

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:49:00 +0000

Are IC cans required if there is no insulation? Using in a besement I wasn’t planning on insulating.

Can I use Non-IC?

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By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:04:00 +0000

You'd be best off checking with lighting design folks at a electrical supply house or showroom. My preference would probably be four recessed in a 10'x10' I'd go with five recessed for a 12'x12'.

There are many different types of recessed lights for many different applications. There are three basic issues, first is the application of remodel vs new construction. If you're installing the fixtures prior to a ceiling then you have new construction, if you're installing in holes of an existing ceiling you'll need the remodel cans.

The second issue is whether or not you will have the fixtures in contact with insulation or not. For me I like to play it safe and always use a "contact" fixture to completely prevent a fire.

The third issue deals with the "trim" or finish of the light. There are so many options to choose from. You asked about "silver" lined and "glass covered". Typically the glass lens fixtures are for bathrooms, showers, etc. The "silver" lined ones are reflective and help transmit both the heat and light in a more focused down pattern.

It's not really possible to discuss all the options but a lighting professional can certainly point you in the right direction.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:47:00 +0000

It’s very helpful to know how many recess lights we should install for 10×10 room in basement. That’s one of the reasons we were hesitating to go with recess lights since basement lighting is totally different world comparing to the one upstairs.

I always wonder which type of recess light fitting we should choose in order to maximize the lighting capacity as well as green matter (insulation? bulbs?). I see about 20 type of fitting in Home Depot/lowes. Are they only cosmetic?? Some has glass cover, some has silver color inside instead of white, …etc.