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Posted by RBM on February 18, 2008, 10:23 pm
>I have a soffit that overhangs about five feet beneath the exterior wall.
>The soffit is lined with T4 wood panels. There are recessed light every
>five feet or so along the soffit around the inside and outside perimeter.
>These are very old lights (30 years) and in bad shape. I am wondering
>since these are outdoor lights and may be subjected to the elements
>(driving rain), should they be recessed lights rated for wet locations, or
>they can be normal lights since they are on the underside?
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> The cut out holes are 7" in diameter, I did a quick search and it seems 7"
> housings are very rare. Anyone know of a good source?
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> Thanks,
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> MC
Pull a trim down and see which manufacturer you have. Find whatever
replacement trim they make for "Damp locations" that fit in that frame
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