2006-07-07 08:58:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Steam will not affect the recessed can if it is properly sealed. There are specific trims that are required by the NEC to comply with this installation.
We install recessed cans in the shower all of the time. This is something every house we wire has been getting for over 5 years now. We have installed these in several showers with a steamer and have never had any problems.
I highly recommend using a quality recessed can such as: Juno, Halo or Capri makes a recessed can that is specifically for a shower installation.
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2006-07-07 11:19:08 · answer #1 · answered by gilchristelectric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two of the three showers we have in our house have canned lights directly overhead. They have been there for over 10 years and we have had no problems with corrosion todate.
Our bath rooms are well ventilated and seldom have a great deal of steam so that might contribute to our good luck.
2006-07-07 09:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm, yep. You hardly ever see a light directly over a shower stall, and for good reason. Corrosion from steam.
2006-07-07 09:03:21 · answer #3 · answered by candl91402 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! If it isn't rated for damp locations. Also it shouldn't be located over the stall since you must stand in a source of water to change the bulb. They make low voltage systems for that.
2006-07-07 09:36:58 · answer #4 · answered by NubbY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So long as it is one that is sealed and you have adequate ventilation. I also have anti-mold paint and blue board for my walls and ceiling. I've had a sealed can light over my shower since 1964.
2006-07-07 09:50:25 · answer #5 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it'll be ok if sealed. They make special recessed lights for this purpose - we have one.
2006-07-07 09:10:06 · answer #6 · answered by stickyfuzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not if it is sealed correctly.
2006-07-07 09:02:46 · answer #7 · answered by kenatstcloudauto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋