The heat that recessed lights produce can affect temperature in the attic and in the room in which they shine.
Can you insulate over recessed led lights.
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Safe to put insulation around recessed light cans after convert to led.
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On this page we cover thermal imaging comparisons of a living area with clearances and led lighting without clearances using a thermal downlight cover.
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Insulating that attic hatch the type with fold out steps.
You could hire an electrician to replace each fixture with a sealed one rated for insulation contact ic.
Go to a home center and buy a fire rated recessed light cover like the ones made by tenmat for every fixture.
Since you mentioned your cans have holes in them they are most definitely not ic rated.
You can minimize this heat.
With the advent of led lighting insulating downlights with clearances of 200mm can now be a thing of the past as most led manufacturers now recommend less clearance of insulation.
But here s another solution which you can do yourself.
Insulating over ic recessed lights.
I am losing a good amount of heat through my recessed lights.