and does this light need to be put in a can?
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Well I didn't put my lights in a can. I went to home depot and there they have plastic pipe which fits tightly around the light. I Drilled a hole in the pipe in which I installed a wire clamp to use to hold the heavier house wire. The lights wires are small and the pipe keeps them from being pulled apart from the larger wire. These lights are bright and initially I was going to use 3 lights to cover a 12 foot ceiling area but after seeing how bright just one was I installed only 2 and then still I used a dimmer switch with them. I used the LEVITON switch No. 6674-P which I also bought off Amazon. Very happy with these lights, Well I didn't put my lights in a can. I went to home depot and there they have plastic pipe which fits tightly around the light. I Drilled a hole in the pipe in which I installed a wire clamp to use to hold the heavier house wire. The lights wires are small and the pipe keeps them from being pulled apart from the larger wire. These lights are bright and initially I was going to use 3 lights to cover a 12 foot ceiling area but after seeing how bright just one was I installed only 2 and then still I used a dimmer switch with them. I used the LEVITON switch No. 6674-P which I also bought off... » Read More Well I didn't put my lights in a can. I went to home depot and there they have plastic pipe which fits tightly around the light. I Drilled a hole in the pipe in which I installed a wire clamp to use to hold the heavier house wire. The lights wires are small and the pipe keeps them from being pulled apart from the larger wire. These lights are bright and initially I was going to use 3 lights to cover a 12 foot ceiling area but after seeing how bright just one was I installed only 2 and then still I used a dimmer switch with them. I used the LEVITON switch No. 6674-P which I also bought off Amazon. Very happy with these lights, « Show Less
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No. This light comes complete. Great for new construction or a remodel when new sheetrock is being used just be sure your hole cutout is cut out the correct size and the attached clips pull the light snugly to the ceiling. The trim ring is attractive. Only negative (does not come with a cut out template) love these lights. I installed 9 of them all on dimmers. They burn cool and look great. Independent. No can needed.
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You would need a casing. The black around the light itself is rubber but the back of the light is open. I'm fairly certain you could find something suitable, it just isn't included in this particular kit.
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Would make the light difficult to store in a pouch. Hole generally used if you add a lanyard (paracord) makes a great lanyard on this light
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We just had canned lighting installed in our kitchen and my husband realized there is something inside the can that can be adjusted to determine how far the bulb sticks out. He adjusted several to see where I preferred the bulb to sit within the can. I'm sure yours must have this feature also.
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The way this light it's installed you need to have a box where you could put the transformer inside
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No, just simple clips. If you need a can to isolate it from your insulation this might not be the proper one. I used this because I have really tight space to insert a normal housing-based recessed light.
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I think the fixture would need to be enclosed as the light has vents. Also with the sensor being on the bottom it wouldn't register movement it can't see.
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I believe they cannot be installed where they would be in contact with insulation. You should install these lights in 4" cans that are rated for insulation. I do not know of any way they are able to be installed without proper cans.
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It goes in a regular lamp so long as it fits. I used a $6 clamp light fixture from Walmart to screw it into.
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Yes it needs light. But if it is dark you probably have your headlights on. Just place in the headlights for a few seconds and you are good.
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I wouldn't recommend that, but I'm sure the shipper could best answer this question. I used my light in the closet....it works great.
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It is a closed system so I need have to worry about dirt or Cobb webs. I like the look of the Edison bulb but not in a can light. The light has the ability to be dimmed. It upgraded the look of the 6" cans I had. Hope this helps.
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You should be able to put this light anywhere, as long as you can wire it into the ceiling. Typically we recommend having an electrician do it.
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Depends on the diameter of the can. The diameter of the bulb in 3-3/4 inches.
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Yes. The light by itself and/or the mounting bracket can be detached almost instantly for portability.
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no, but the light is small enough, that you could just put some white duck tape over it. Plus it's not very bright.
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I am not sure how your can light worked before with out the socket to hold the lamp???? if there are the power wires in the can, you can connect direct with out the socket part attached to the led light.