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    May 23, 2010, 05:43 PM
    Kitchen can light spacing
    How do you determine can light spacing over kitchen counters?
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    May 24, 2010, 02:32 AM

    This is relative to size of kitchen, number of lights and wattage used.

    Chuck
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    Aug 4, 2010, 01:00 PM

    can light spacing for a kitchen 11X21
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    Aug 4, 2010, 01:02 PM

    what is the usual spacing for can lights in a kitchen 11X21
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    Aug 4, 2010, 06:59 PM

    Still can't tell. For general lighting and an 8 ft. ceiling, the light cone should slightly overlap. If task lighting they are directed at the task. Start at 2 ft. from the walls and about 5-6 ft apart, maybe 8 cans.
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    Aug 4, 2010, 09:40 PM

    Can u give us a lay out of kitchen cabinets. This will help with light location.

    Chuck

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