I have a ceiling mounted light fixture with what seems to be aluminum foil covering fiberglass in a circle shape.
Ceiling light fixture foil.
You can affix the foil to the insulation with an adhesive that can handle the heat some possibilities are dap auto marine sealant which can withstand temperatures up to 400 f and most if not all of the ge silicone products will do the same just read the label.
The insulation is simply that insulation to help reduce drafts around the electrical box light fixture.
That thin tin foil layer came off and now the light bulbs radiate directly on to that fiber insulation material.
Not only is each fixture is designed specifically for small spaces where height clearance is limited such as beams or ductwork you can change the color temperature with a flick of a button.
Even so an enclosed fixture tends to build up a lot of heat especially with incandescent bulbs.
Removing the foil insulation may cause the fixture to operate in an unsafe manner.
Lighting is an integral feature that helps determine the mood of the room as well as how everything looks in it.
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Is this a fire hazard.
Wall sconces are ideal as hallway light fixtures by the bedside or on either side of your mirror in the bathroom.
From another post here.
The foil backing is attached to a thin layer of insulation.
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Hello when removing a bulb that needed changing i noticed the foil backing was damaged and pulling.
It is one of three and i don t want to replace it but i also don t want to replace the house and my family either if you know what i mean.
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The combination of the foil and the insulation deflects the heat from the light bulbs away from the ceiling where the electrical wires are located.
Other choices to increase overall brightness in your room are ceiling light fixtures like chandelier ceiling fans.
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My huge concern is it will catch on fire from the heat as i have been using the fixture many months and the lights finally burned out i dismantled the piece and found the aluminum was broken in a few spots and not adhering so well to the clear stuff fiberglass above it.
