Size of Recessed Lighting in Kitchen? Help Me!!
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Comments (1)No, you cannot use a Cree "bulb" that I know of in a 5" can. There is no code that says you cannot use a 4" can. I like the look of 4" better, but I cheaped out and used 6" in my remodel. There are also more choices (perhaps) in 6" LED. Whatever type of can you use in the kitchen, it cannot have a screw-in type (Edison) socket. Unless you are skipping inspections, in which case you can use whatever you like....See MoreNeed help choosing recessing lighting bulbs and size
Comments (3)The Zephyr website lists a 50w PAR20 halogen bulb (screw in type) for your Breeze II. Knowing that, your local lighting store might be able to help you find lamps that would match up with it fairly closely. The lamps of this type that I found online were specified at 520 to 600 lumens, 2900K to 3500K color temp, and 90-100 CRI, so even buying the same type of lamp isn't guaranteed to give the same results when you replace a burned out lamp but maybe it's close enough. Since there's such a range in specs even on the same type bulb, you might go down to wherever you would normally buy bulbs (like Home Depot or Lowe's or your local lighting store) and buy one. Put it into a lamp that you own (it has a normal medium screw-in base) and shine it on the tiles. If you like that light, then look for lighting with those specs. This is a pretty simplistic approach, but at least you would know what kind of light you're going to get and know where to get replacements. If you have enough time, you could try calling the support people at Zephyr and ask about the specs on their lamps....See Morekitchen lighting help - LED recessed. How many and what size
Comments (3)Six isn't too many, but rather than locate them in the center aisle space, I recommend placing the centerline of the fixtures at the front edge of the counter. That's how we placed them and it works well. Otherwise, when you stand at the counter you are creating a shadow on the work surface....See MoreCan someone help me with recessed lights?
Comments (0)I am renovating the kitchen in my new house, there are 2 areas of recessed lighting, 1 area was easy to change the bulbs, but the ones on top of the sink seem to be different, the old lights that were there seemed like they were not made for this fixture and I have no idea how they held. I replaced with the exact same light (brand, size, etc) and it will not hold no matter what I do. These are the types of lights that are everywhere else https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/54d4463c-cc34-4663-816a-dc143987f501/svn/cree-recessed-lighting-trims-srdl6-1102700fh-12de26-1-11-64_1000.jpg This is the inside of the recessed light above my sink What kind of light do I buy? Is this a specific type or brand?...See Moresombreuil_mongrel
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