I need Electric Help... Any electricians out there?

[good sam]

Please post the model number of your cans.

Where is it?

[yos9694]

Tried something similar. The lip is inside the can about 3/4 the way up so the metal clips that hold it in place are unable to slide all the way up.

As a last resort then, I'd go back to the retrofit models that have the V-shaped clips and cut them off. Then line the can with double sided foil tape (like the kind for heating ducts) to hold the lights in place.

[ElectricCPR]

As a last resort then, I'd go back to the retrofit models that have the V-shaped clips and cut them off. Then line the can with double sided foil tape (like the kind for heating ducts) to hold the lights in place.

Please don't do that. There is no reason why the "V" clips wont work

[good sam]

As a last resort then, I'd go back to the retrofit models that have the V-shaped clips and cut them off. Then line the can with double sided foil tape (like the kind for heating ducts) to hold the lights in place.

As a last resort, wouldn't it just be easier to replace the cans?

Please don't do that. There is no reason why the "V" clips wont work

How do I get them to slide past the lip?

[ElectricCPR]

As a last resort, wouldn't it just be easier to replace the cans? How do I get them to slide past the lip?

What lip? I don't see any! Squeeze the "V" clips so it grabs the 2 brackets (1 on each side) and slide it up

[good sam]

What lip? I don't see any! Squeeze the "V" clips so it grabs the 2 brackets (1 on each side) and slide it up

The lip is even with the metal plate held up by the bracket. When I remove the plate and the bracket, the clips don't slide all the way up leaving the fixture protruding 1/4 inch from the ceiling.

[yos9694]

Please don't do that.

Why not

[yos9694]

As a last resort, wouldn't it just be easier to replace the cans?

Doesn't that seem a lot harder?

[David R]

Where is it?

Your model is H27RICAT from HALO which is specifically designed for shallow ceilings, so it does not leave you a lot of extra room. Nevertheless, there are LED retrofit models that are specifically documented to be compatible with this model can.

[good sam]

Your model is H27RICAT from HALO which is specifically designed for shallow ceilings, so it does not leave you a lot of extra room. Nevertheless, there are LED retrofit models that are specifically documented to be compatible with this model can.

Thanks! Why would the electrician have used those??

[good sam]

Your model is H27RICAT from HALO which is specifically designed for shallow ceilings, so it does not leave you a lot of extra room. Nevertheless, there are LED retrofit models that are specifically documented to be compatible with this model can.

Can you link to compatible retrofits?


ETA this looks like it might work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075LVPF9T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-efkCbFXD72MH

[David R]

Can you link to compatible retrofits?


ETA this looks like it might work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075LVPF9T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-efkCbFXD72MH

Here is the info about your cans: http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/lighting/products/recessed_general_purpose_downlighting/incandescent/_6_inch_housings/_269338.html

Look for you model towards the bottom of page 2 of this:
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public/lighting/products/documents/halo/spec_sheets/halo-lt56-td518042en-sss.pdf

Thanks! Why would the electrician have used those??

if inside your ceiling there is insufficient height for the regular size  can.

[good sam]

Here is the info about your cans: http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/lighting/products/recessed_general_purpose_downlighting/incandescent/_6_inch_housings/_269338.html

Look for you model towards the bottom of page 2 of this:
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public/lighting/products/documents/halo/spec_sheets/halo-lt56-td518042en-sss.pdf

if inside your ceiling there is insufficient height for the regular size  can.

Wow thanks so much. The one I posted above actually fit.

[tzifanya54]

For a regular one way switch to a standard 2 bulb fixture how bad is it if it’s not grounded?

[Mplace]

For a regular one way switch to a standard 2 bulb fixture how bad is it if it’s not grounded?

all old electrical light switches don't even have a neutral