Why choose an IC housing
The RF405 is a 4" new construction IC housing. The IC rating means it is designed to be in direct contact with thermal insulation. In Canadian homes, top-floor ceilings are almost always insulated, and a non-IC housing would require clearances that leave gaps in the insulation. With an IC housing, the insulation can be installed right against it, keeping the ceiling continuous and the home comfortable.
Medium base socket for bulb freedom
The housing uses a medium base socket, the familiar screw-in socket of standard household bulbs, and its name specifies a 120V, 50W rating. Choose the LED bulb that suits each room, from warm light in a bedroom to a cooler, crisper light in a kitchen or workshop, and replace it in seconds when needed. Always pick a lamp that respects the housing and trim markings.
New construction installation
Lay out the lights on the floor or with a laser, transfer the marks to the framing and fasten one housing at each location while the ceiling is open. Run and connect the supply cable according to the installation instructions and your local electrical code. Check the whole row for alignment before the insulation and drywall are installed. Have a licensed electrician make all connections to the circuit. After the ceiling is finished, install a compatible 4" trim and the bulb.
Choosing the trim
The trim sets the final look and the light effect. A baffle trim reduces glare for a soft, even glow; an adjustable trim lets you aim light at artwork, a fireplace or a kitchen island; a white or black finish either blends with the ceiling or makes a design statement. Pick trims made for this 4" housing so the fit is clean and flush with the ceiling.
Where it is used
New homes and additions, bungalows, top-floor bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, cottages and multi-unit residential buildings. Wherever recessed lights go into an insulated ceiling during construction, count one RF405 per location, add trims and bulbs, and enjoy a warm, well-lit home.
