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bkennedy
04-27-07, 01:12 PM
So what's the difference here???

You got your IC (fixtures that CAN touch insulation)...
You got your NON IC (fixtures that CANNOT touch insulation)...
Then.... you got your IC / NON IC fixtures... (fixtures that either can/ or can't touch insulation).

Am I missing something? Do we need a 3rd category? Isn't ANY IC fixture an IC / NON IC fixture?

It's kinda like the difference between Partly Cloudy and Mostly Sunny...

I need shallow recessed cans ones for my remodel, and the only lo-pro ones I can find at the local superstore are IC/Non IC. It kinda scares me! makes it sound like there is still a chance that it'll burst into flames!

Thoughts?
-BK

pcboss
04-27-07, 02:46 PM
Those housing will meet the standard for either category. Certain trims are only rated one way though. The trim will determine if it needs to be used in an non-IC type usage.
Just Bill
04-27-07, 04:15 PM
If it meets the IC test, you can put it anywhere, but the trim may have some effect.