I am installing new retro fit recessed lights in my house and i got the ones with the V- springs not the clips. Can i install the V-springs without a housing (directly onto the ceiling hole)
I had previously Installed 30-40 of these.
At first I didn't know better and was buying an 8 pack from Lowes at 119$ and give or take same price at HD(rather a 6pack, Lowes just added 2 more to the box for free.)
Now I just bought another 6 pack from amazon for a fraction the price and they worked like a charm and seem to be great, the reviews seem authentic and greatly priced.
Shows a 5 year warranty so let's hope they actually last for quite some time.
Though my old cans were 6inch + so I had to use a goof ring to put around my lights to keep it in the ceiling.
Now it was an off color ,but when the light is in its not noticable. Or just paint then over the color of the ceiling.
Paid around $8 for a pack of 5.(goof rings) will post a link.
Though I know they make custom sizes and all, but they wanted an arm and a leg for that. ( Yes I won't lie that I took a razor blade and had to score the inside for about 1 min to shave away some of the plastic so my lights would fit.
Here's a link to both.
If someone has a link or a store that has these goof rings sold at a reasonable price I would buy a bunch, meaning different sizes.
1 4 6 12 16 pack.. many colors to choose from, 4 or 6 inch..
https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/65D02574-0F55-4073-A3C2-9A502AC7B097?ingress=2&visitId=3e14d884-758e-4d7e-a73c-6e9b7255dede&ref_=ast_blnI bought these and these. Choose what's best for your install.
Goof rings.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZY157WG?Lights.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08KG3QN1M?