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| Hello,
I seem to have a fly problem that I think could be some flies in the attic that are getting into the house through recessed lighting. I was advised to seal the lights (I have about 13 total) but I'm not sure what to use. Do you just caulk around it? I'm a first time homeowner that is clueless. I plan to use one of those insect foggers first to try to kill any flies, then seal the lighting. |
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| It will be difficult if not impossible to do unless they are the air-seal type (and they should be if they are below an attic) with a gasket at the ceiling trim ring. |
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- Posted by energy_rater_la (My Page) on Thu, Jul 22, 10 at 14:02
| ICAT insert insulation contact air tight insert that goes inside of recessed light. youll need name brand model number. go online to mfg's website and search for ICAT. gaskets only seal oversized cut in sheetrock at can housing we have had some success with using foam ice chests-- best of luck. |
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| I'm not aware that anything can be put inside a recessed fixture and still maintain its UL rating. There are enclosures that can be added to the outside of a fixture but it must be IC (insulation contact) rated |
Here is a link that might be useful: air seal enclosure
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