Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need a certified electrician to install pot lights ?
2. Can pot lights be installed in finished home?
3. What does the cost of pot lights installation depend on?
4. Why LED Lights is better?
5. Will my electrical usage increase if I install pot lights?
6. Why is it more expensive to install pot lights on the top floor?
7. Can old builder’s lights fixture be turned into a pot light?
8. Why do the recessed lights in the upper floor of the house turn off and on again by themselves after they have been on for a while?
9. Why does my dimmer hum?
10. What is the definition of CSA?

Q.1. Do I need a certified electrician to install pot lights?

A. Electrical Safety Code dictates that all electrical work is done by licensed electrical contractor.

Q.2. Can pot lights be installed in finished home?

A. Yes, most of our customers have finished houses.

Q.3. What does the cost of pot lights installation depend on?

Q.4. Why LED Lights is better?

A. LED’s have 50 000 + hour life span. That means if you were them on for 12 hours a day the would last more than 12 years. LED’s produce a minimal amount of heat and the bulbs remain cool to the touch. Doesn’t attract insect so no more ugly yellow bulbs. LED’s will reduce your energy cost by up to 90 percent. LED’s are made from non toxic-materials and contain no mercury. LED’s are the most environmentally friendly lighting product available today.

Q.5. Will my electrical usage increase if I install pot lights?

A. Pot lights are one of the most efficient choices of lighting today. In fact, a halogen light produces higher amounts of light than regular incandescent with the same energy consumption. Pot lights with LED’s bulbs will reduce your cost by up to 90 percent.

Q.6. Why is it more expensive to install pot lights on the top floor?

A. It is more expensive because additional labour and materials are required to install pot lights on the top floor (below attic). All pot lights installed in insulated areas must be totally enclosed in metal box (insulated ceiling box), which keep the hot pot lights away from the attic insulation.

Q.7. Can old builder’s lights fixture be turned into a pot light?

A. Yes, a professional electrician will convert any existing fixture opening into a 4-inch pot light.

Q.8. Why do the recessed lights in the upper floor of the house turn off and on again by themselves after they have been on for a while?

A. Blinking is when the light goes on and off intermittently due to overheating. This can occur for a couple of reasons, first when the light fixture is installed in an insulated area without a proper IC box and/or installing a bulb of a too high wattage. Most pot lights are thermally protected. The thermal protector is a security device which is located inside the pot light and its function is to shut off the pot light if the temperature rises to an unacceptable level. After a while the temperature of the pot light drops and goes back to normal causing the pot light to turn on again.

Q.9. Why does my dimmer hum?

A. The dimmer may be making an audible noise for variety of reasons, some of which can be remedied. First of all, you should make sure that you have a good quality dimmer- poor ones are often the source of this problem. In the case of dimmers, this is an area which buying brand name products makes sense. Secondly, you should ensure that you have the right type of dimmer for the type of lights being controlled. Low voltage lights dimmers designed for low voltage loads. Beyond these factors, it may be appropriate to have the situation inspected by qualified electrician.

Q.10. What is the definition of CSA?

A. CSA stands for Canadian Standards Association. It is the Canadian safety testing association, although there are branches for International Standards as well. Which is why it is highly recognized and widely accepted. This organization has the authority by law of establishing standards and the qualification of products. CSA certification means that a product has been tested and meets applicable standards for safety. CSA field representatives conduct more than 50,000 factory visits worldwide each year to ensure that CSA certified products continue to meet the standards of the organization.