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    sealmartin Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 9, 2013, 07:57 AM
    Electrical
    How can I fix the problem with recess can lite. Before I blew the inserlation in it was working fine after I blew it in, the stay on for awhile and go off for awhile. How can I fix this problem?
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    stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279
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    Jul 9, 2013, 10:40 AM
    Drop the can out of the ceiling and remove the insulation from all around the can by at least 3". It's probably not an "in-contact" can.
    Do this with all cans you insulated around.
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    hfcarson Posts: 1,003, Reputation: 49
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    Jul 9, 2013, 10:43 AM
    Sounds like you are heating up the fixture and the thermal is opening.
    Please read the instructions for the recess can. You are usually not allowed to place insulation within 3 or more inches from the can.
    This is protecting the recess can from catching fire. You must refer to the installation instructions and do "exactly" as they require...
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    Jul 9, 2013, 12:47 PM
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