Place a stepladder under one the lights climb it and remove the bulb.
How to insulate pot lights in attic.
Once you ve decided which type is best for you examine the material options and prices to home in on the right product.
If you are using incandescent bulbs the cans can get hot.
One guy told me it doesn t matter what you buy led s dont produce much heat so you can buy this package of 4.
Up in the attic clean the ceiling surface around each fixture slit the cover to accommodate the electrical cable and place the cover over the fixture.
Where you have access to the attic you can insulate and air seal in one step by creating a top hat to isolate the fixture sealing it to the surrounding materials then insulating around it.
Apply the sealant around the cable and along the edge of the cover where it rests on the ceiling.
Turn off the lights and leave them off for at least 10 minutes before you touch them.
For diy attic insulation you ve got two choices.
I want to know i m getting the proper lighting and that it will be protected from fire since my attic is filled with blown in insulation.
I know i want 4 inch pot lights recessed into the ceiling.
Both can be added to uninsulated attics or layered over existing material.
How to insulate around can lights.
Now it will be safe to heap insulation onto that spot.