Incandescent downlights

• Are your line current downlights UL detailed?
  Yes, these are typically UL and CUL indexed for the United States and Canada.
  
• How can I decide between which housings to utilize?
  Initially you need to see whether that is a new building or a remodeling situation. After that see whether the housing is in contact with insulation (IC housing) or otherwise not (Non-IC). Next determine your wattage demands. Finally look at your current WAC Lighting catalog or our internet site, for fixture proportions and trims selection.
  
• Can your housings be properly used on a drop roof? If so, exactly how?
  Yes, utilize new construction housings. The hanger taverns remainder in the T-Bars and they are secured in place.
  
• I am not certain which trim I should make use of for my application, which kind do I need to make use of for basic ambient lighting effects?
  The Basic Baffle and Open Specular may be great choices. The baffle helps reduce glare as the specular reflector increases the spread of light from fixture.
  
• I do want to utilize some screw-in compact fluorescent lamps inside R3 Series downlight. Is possible?
  Yes, however, there's two essential points to bear in mind when likely to try this. Very first, will the lamp properly fit within the housing? Your screw-in CFL lamp may extend beyond the lip regarding the housing, that'll cause a distressing appearance. Second, some trims are designed around particular lamp types. If you utilize a “cone” design trim that will have a reflector style lamp, if you utilize a “spiral” kind CFL then a lot of the light output won't be distributed properly. When you are considering utilizing a screw-in CFL lamp in the place of an incandescent in any downlight, it is advisable to talk to the company for compatibility recommendations.
  
• Can these accessories be put in in your bathroom?
  Yes, they all are appropriate moist areas (porch or restroom) utilizing any trim. Damp locations, above a shower or out-of-doors, need the usage of particular trims. Consult your existing WAC catalog or our site, for the existing offerings.
  
• What downlight is the greatest option for installation in a loft or any other hot environment?
  The WAC downlights are UL approved for many ceiling applications. For applications in unusually extreme circumstances we advice IC-Rated cans with PAR lights. This combo will provide you with a housing and lamp that is the most durable and a reduced maintenance choice for this particular environment.
  
• Kindly describe what you indicate by Air-Tight downlight and exactly why would i wish to use one?
  Any Airtight rated downlight has actually demonstrated in a completely independent evaluation laboratory environment that it'll avoid air flow through the fixture. This is really important given that it saves money in heating and cooling prices. Equally crucial, some state regulations are now requiring that new home construction use this type of downlight.
  
• Do any of the fixtures include lamps?
  No, our downlights use lamps being easily available in every electric supply centers.
  
• The recessed lights i've within my room tend to be providing too-much light. Exactly what can i really do about this?
  You will find three quick approaches to your problem.

- you might install a lesser wattage lamp. With all incandescent downlights you can simply use the most affordable wattage lamp available with the exact same base type.
- You may use a covered specialty lamp. Most top lamp makers are now making “color corrected” frosted incandescent lamps that provide a softer white light that will not seem since harsh as the light supplied by a typical light frosted incandescent lamp.
- you might install a dimmer to lower the light degree. The extra advantage of this option is it will increase your lamp life.

• What is the distinction between the remodel and brand new building housings?
  Brand-new building housings are attached to joists or T-Bar kind ceiling grids. Remodel housings are employed after a drywall roof is put in. A hole is manufactured: the housing slips through and is mounted into drywall panel with spring clips.
  
• How do I choose from the different dimensions downlights?
  For aesthetic reasons you might select tiniest aperture size, but look at the different lamp wattages designed for the aperture size. Like a 4” fixture is bound to a 50watt optimum PAR lamp, which is suitable for many 8’ ceilings but not greater. Generally a 5” aperture will take to 75 watts and a 6” around 150watt lamps (subject to trim compatibility as listed in the catalog). A lamp overall performance chart in the back of the catalog helps your choice.
  
• Just how many downlights must I use to light an area?
  It is very faqs, and something that doesn't have a regular solution.

The light amount and coverage differs with area consumption. For basic lighting effects applications an excellent rule of thumb should space accessories only half the ceiling-height. For instance if a space has actually an 8’ roof you would not meet or exceed 4’ between fixtures. This guarantees even coverage but could be much more than a den needs and less than a reading area or work section needs. Use this concept as a base line.