What is IC rated housing?
“IC” stands for Insulation Contact. IC rating is essentially a measure used to determine if a recessed downlight is suitable to come into contact with your building insulation or not. Most Australian homes these days are protected by a layer of insulation within the walls and ceilings.
How much area does a 4 inch recessed light cover?
A common rule of thumb is that you use one recessed light for every 4 to 6 square feet of ceiling space. Doing so provides even, overall illumination.
How much does 4 recessed lights cost?
Recessed lighting costs $125 to $300 per downlight to install in an existing ceiling or $65 to $175 per pot light for new construction….Recessed lighting cost.
| Number of cans | Existing ceiling | New construction |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $250 – $600 | $130 – $350 |
| 4 | $450 – $1,100 | $260 – $700 |
| 6 | $700 – $1,650 | $390 – $1,000 |
How do you tell if a recessed light is IC rated?
Look for the label on the inner chamber of your lighting fixture. Most IC-rated fixtures have the letters “IC” in the model number, and non-IC rated ones usually say “NON-IC”. The label will also tell you the maximum wattage that the light fixture can allow.
What makes a recessed light IC rated?
IC rated means that it’s safe to have insulation directly in contact with the light, but it’s not synonymous with airtight. You can usually tell if a recessed light is airtight just by looking inside it; if there are a bunch of holes inside the housing, it probably isn’t airtight.
How many Potlights do I need?
Total wattage divided by 60 watts (or whichever wattage you select) = total amount of recessed can lights. Example: 240 square foot room x 1.5 = 360 divided by 60 (the bulb wattage I’d like to use) = 6 recessed lights needed.
Do recessed lights add value to home?
Does recessed lighting add home value? Recessed lighting can absolutely add home value of you take the time to place them correctly and use the right light temperature for the room. There are also ways to make recessed lighting more energy efficient which is not a bad additional benefit.
