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Non-IC light housings are for use in areas where they do Not make direct contact with ceiling insulation. If your application requires the housing making direct contact with insulation, purchase housings that state they are "IC" rated.This means that these housings can NOT make direct contact with insulation. Some codes allow you to use and space the insulation 3" away and some codes do not allow you to use NON "IC" Housings at all if insulation is present. These housings are still used ...

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A "New-Construction" Housing  is meant to be used when there is open access to ceiling joists. A New-Construction housing has hangers bars that allow the recessed  housing to be mounted directly to the joists. If you have open ceiling access a New Construction housing can be used on existing homes as well.

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A Remodel Light Housing is meant to be used in existing home with no access to the ceiling joists. Remodel housings attach to the ceiling drywall with clips, so these housings cannot be used in open ceilings.

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IC stands for "Insulation Contact", and should be used in ceilings where the recessed light housing would be in direct contact with insulation material. If your home has insulated ceilings you should purchase housings that state that they are IC rated.

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A low-voltage housing requires lower power input than the standard 110V/120V found in most homes requiring the use of a voltage transformer. Many housings have integrated transformers which convert Line-Voltage (120V) to Low-Voltage (12V), which other housing need a remote transformer.Low-Voltage lighting is best suited for applications such as accent lighting but is also used for general lighting.

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