NICOR Lighting 17575 Recessed Trims, White
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Because it is designed to fit 6 inch recessed housings, we call it a "6 inch trim." In reality, this trim has an 8-inch diameter and a 5-inch lens aperture. 5 inches.
The glass lens on the Albalite is frosted rather than clear.
Albalite Glass is used on this.
The trim must be removed in order to replace the bulb behind it. Don't be concerned; it's a simple process.
Selected User Reviews For NICOR Lighting 17575 Recessed Trims, White
I had to replace two of these "trims," and I wasted a lot of time trying to put the first one together. I was attempting the near-impossible task of connecting the wires' ends to the light "can's" hooks. Dummy! So simple! I lowered the second fixture to see how it was mounted inside. Don't even consider the hooks on the wire's end (they act as a "stop" mechanism to keep the fixture from falling out of the ceiling!) ) Simply slide the wire into the can's hooks, and once both wires are in place, push straight up and you're done. The trim is insulated with a thin layer of white foam insulation. Leave it where it is. Remove the existing fixture's foam trim (which is most likely stuck to the ceiling!). ) The end result: a perfect seal with no light leaking around the outside of the trim (as one other reviewer had complained about). ) You may not require all of these instructions, but they may prove useful to someone like me, who had no idea what I was doing but figured it out! Thank you for your interest.
I just received these rings, and prior to ordering, I inquired about the Lexan version being "tougher. " These rings are exactly that, to my complete satisfaction. I had a previous set of rings from Home Depot that had been in service for about 5 years when one of the plastic hold-down rings broke when changing a bulb. The ring was rendered useless after the springs snapped off in my hands. The ring had become brittle with age (only 5 years), so I was willing to pay more if the Lexan version was a better product. The plastic on the new rings is not only thicker, but the springs are also thicker gauged, so I expect these rings to last much longer. The glass reflector is also of good quality, and the area illuminated appears to be brighter as a result. Don't be hesitant to buy these rings; they're fantastic!.
To replace a similar light fixture, I purchased one of these and one of the Halo version. The plastic mount section of the broken model had cracked and broken off, leaving only one of the two side mounts to hold it in place. That mount, too, had a flaw. br>br>As it turns out, the model that was broken was a Nicor. This is the most important aspect of how they're put together. The arm made of metal The plastic frame is attached to the ceiling by springs, and the Halo design is clearly superior. The Halo metal arms are threaded through a hole and then pulled up, allowing the entire unit to support the weight of the connection. On the Halo model, this plastic is also thicker. The Nicor one is pressed down on the lip and over a single notch, distributing force over a smaller area. and it's much more likely to break at this point (where the plastic is also thinner). Halo is the way to go for the same price.
The cover is quite nice, and the glass is quite heavy, but when I opened the package, I noticed that the glass was not properly seated in the ring; instead, one side was not under the tab used to hold the glass, and the class had a chip in the side; I was able to fix the glass and get it in the proper spot, but it took some time. br>br>It was simple to install in the light can and it looks nice. br>br>Aside from the defective issue, it was a good value.
This is precisely what I was looking for to replace an open recessed lighting trim piece outside. My neighbors smoked like chimneys outside all day, and the smoke was blowing in through the open trim, into my walls and subflooring. This may not completely stop it, but it will help to alleviate the problem. Because this is a closed design, I made sure to use an LED bulb underneath it (incandescent bulbs may be too hot, but I'm not sure). This cover is well-sealed and fits flush against the ceiling. It's incredibly simple to set up. I'm overjoyed that I came across this. It was a very reasonable price; It appears to be more attractive than the previous open trim. Also, bugs should be kept out. Because the trim is made of metal, it may rust over time, but it was designed for showers, so that shouldn't happen too soon. Even if it does, the cost is low enough that I would not hesitate to replace it.
I was putting it into the light box when I noticed something unusual. The round cover slid off the hinge and shattered glass all over the place as it fell to the ground. Cleaning up the shards took an hour. Just in case, take the glass out. Check to see if the hinges are still secured on the side of the light once they've been inserted. Push up after resetting the glass. Glass was extremely heavy, and I believe it should have been replaced with plastic, especially for a shower cover.
I purchased three of these to replace fixtures from the mid-century period. We recently bought a home from the 1980s. There's one for the shower, one for the porch, and one for the kitchen. The trim had been painted over and all of the original fixtures had broken or cracked glass. br>br>At less than $10 each, these new fixtures look great and are a great value. I also like how the glass plate inside the fixture is held in place by small lips so it doesn't fall out if you turn it on its side or upside down while it's out. The Lexan trim doesn't look cheap or cheesy despite being made of plastic, and it won't rust like the old metal fixtures did, which is an important feature in fixtures used in high-moisture areas like the kitchen, bathroom, or porch.
It was ideal: the price was excellent, installation was simple, and my husband now believes I am capable of accomplishing anything! Thank you.
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