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<blockquote data-quote="sl1000794" data-source="post: 202263" data-attributes="member: 6974"><p>Don't know how old your home is, but this is what I know about can lights.&nbsp; I'm in San Jose, CA and did a remodel and added a second story back in '93-'94.&nbsp; I put in 40+ can lights in both the first and second floor.&nbsp; When I called for an electrical inspection I was told that I needed can lights that were IC rated (insulation contact.)&nbsp; I got around it by showing that I was replacing existing windows with higher efficiency windows and upping the R value of my attic insulation.&nbsp; IC rated can lights can have insulation up against the can and (?) maybe over the top of the can.&nbsp; If your lights are not IC rated and are not insulated properly maybe that is causing the condensation.&nbsp; Maybe you can switch to curly cue fluorescent lamps or LED lamps - neither of which put out the heat of incandescent lamps and you can insulate up to and over the can.&nbsp; Get some expert advice before doing anything so you do not make a fire hazard!</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="sl1000794, post: 202263, member: 6974"] Don't know how old your home is, but this is what I know about can lights. I'm in San Jose, CA and did a remodel and added a second story back in '93-'94. I put in 40+ can lights in both the first and second floor. When I called for an electrical inspection I was told that I needed can lights that were IC rated (insulation contact.) I got around it by showing that I was replacing existing windows with higher efficiency windows and upping the R value of my attic insulation. IC rated can lights can have insulation up against the can and (?) maybe over the top of the can. If your lights are not IC rated and are not insulated properly maybe that is causing the condensation. Maybe you can switch to curly cue fluorescent lamps or LED lamps - neither of which put out the heat of incandescent lamps and you can insulate up to and over the can. Get some expert advice before doing anything so you do not make a fire hazard! [/QUOTE]

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