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I'm a little leary to use an IKEA product, but I like the look and the price is pretty darn good. It says keep them a safe distance from insulation or other flammables... like a stud? How far away from a stud are we talking?
I'm not an electrician, but I've done a lot of recessed lights. Unless they have brackets designed to be fastened to a stud/joist/rafter I always try to put them in the middle of two joists, that way they'll be as far as possible from the wood. There's almost never insulation in ceilings on the first floor of a two story house. If it's a ceiling with an attic above it, it probably is insulated and you might want a different light; wiring in an attic is a lot easier than a first floor ceiling unless there's an existing light or fan. I've used the little "puck" lights Ikea sells for lighting cabinets, under counters, etc. The only problem I've had is the little plastic connectors they use on the wires can be loose- use electrical tape to secure them. One more thought, you might be able to use a lower wattage bulb than the fixture calls for, it won't get as hot, and maybe you don't need it that bright anyway. Also, I read those lights are rated for wet locations, which would inspire me with confidence. I wonder if each light has its own transformer or what. I like Ikea's instructions with the furniture-no words!
