This is not yet prohibited by the code. Therefore I suppose agencies are somewhat obliged to approve a product provided it has the proper warnings.
You can resolve the situation by moving the existing wiring into an additional box and provide a short length of new wire to the fixture's device box (note, you must make splices in a box). Some fixtures actually solve the problem by providing a wiring box at the end of a short pipe so it is cool enough for standard wiring. Recessed incandescent fixtures have always been a problem in this respect, especially with the advent of extra thick and loose attic insulation. Remember as well to pay attention to the recommended wattage rating for lamps or you can cook wires in a lot of fixtures, and if there's a little wafer of insulation between the fixture and the box, remember to leave it in place. Note that in many localities, a "qualified electrician" (= licensed) is required even to replace the fixture. Bob [email protected] wrote: > During a recent re-model at home I decided to replace the ceiling lamp in > the dining room. Reading the instructions for the new lamp it stated: > > " Warning, light fixture to be connected to wiring rated 80 degrees C. Most > home older than 1985 will have 60 degree C wiring. Consult a qualified > electrician". > > I was surprised that 1) I could buy a common light assembly and not have it > correctly rated for the application, 2) a "qualified electrician was > required" and 3) I question what changes would be necessary to properly use > the light. Obviously you could run a new 80 degree C line, but this seems to > be a bit of an overkill. Is this REALLY what they are suggesting? I would > think that adequate thermal insulation between the fixture and the existing > wiring would be all that is required The fixture itself would have 80 degree > c wires. > > My apologies for submitting this national electrical code question, I > realize it is not generally applicable to the products generally discussed > on this list, but perhaps someone has some thoughts on it. > > Rick > [email protected] > > --------- > This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. > To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] > with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the > quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], > [email protected], [email protected], or > [email protected] (the list administrators). --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
