green2012
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- highland park, il
If I use a 10 watt LED in a non IC rated can (yes insulation will be covering the can) is this really an issue. This is for my own home and if I were ever to move I would remove the can lights. I have a sloped ceiling that is tight to my rafters and obviously has insulation. What I need is an IC rated, angle, remodel can but no one makes one. I want to install the NON IC rated angle can and use LED to solve the heat issue. Its my understanding that the only difference between IC and non IC rated is thier capacity to dissipate heat. In an IC rated can, the heat trip is set lower because it will be covered in insulation and wont dissipate heat as well. A NON IC rated can has a higher heat trip and can handle more heat( more wattage bulb) because it can dissipate from the top. I know what the UL approved method is. I know that if this was a costumers house I wouldn't do it. All That being said, will using LED ( that has no chance of ever getting hot) be safe. I know its not the right thing but will it be safe.......