Recessed Lighting in Garage Ceiling

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Dam* I can't get rid of text errors somethimes...I give up...lol

[Marc D. Shunk]

Originally Posted by pabernathy

• Socket can be used as a temporary work light
with ‘A’ lamp

What they mean there is that you can actually pull the socket out and let it hang like a work light during the construction phase, without a trim. It's a peculiar feature of the Progress cans. That's why I also posted the link to the trim for that can, which shows you can use a 100w a-19 lamp permanently with that trim (just a generic popular smooth open trim).

[Paul W. Abernathy]

Hmm...I did not see that statement Marc in the text....but you need to remember not all companies are the same...There are limitations to each recess can that we all need to be aware of. Some do not allow A-19 bulbs as shown in the PDF....it depends on the light itself.

Sorry I read it as "A" bulbs can only be used when sockets are used as Temp lights in the manner you have described...not all cans work that way.

I will look at it again but I did not see on the attachment that information about using a standard incand. for the perm. use.....still dont like the practice as it does not deflect the heat well....but then again what do I know...it's only my view.

[Greg Fretwell]

I can't imagine how any can will work with an "A" bulb much more than a 40 or maybe a 60. I assume they get the listing because they have thermal protection and the 100 will blink when it heats up the can.
It is really pretty amazing how well an "R" bulb sends the heat out of the can. I understand the same is true of the outdoor lamp holders and PAR bulbs.