I wanted to replace some old fluorescent fixtures in the ceiling with track lights. So I went down to Home Depot to check out what they had and the boxes had these big warnings about pre-1980 houses having wiring rated only to 60 C and that I should call an electrician. Since our house was built in 1978, I’m now wondering if it’s dangerous to install track lights. What’s this 60 C rating about anyway? I thought this would be a simple DIY job.
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The warning is because of the heat generated by SOME TYPES of lighting fixture. Mainly those that are flush to the wiring box.
With track lighting I can't see how that would be a problem. I think that is just a CYA.
I have see the warning some other kinds of lighting fixtures where there is no way for the heat of the bulbs to get to the wiring in the box.
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A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.
Edited 10/29/2007 8:44 am by BillHartmann
With track lighting I can see how that would be a problem.
I don't. Bill, was that a typo?
Ed
Yes. Thanks, I corrected it..
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A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.