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I already have CFL's in there, and I see that the models I have will turn off the power to the bulb if theres an overheat.
What I think I might try as a quick temporary thing is to remove the bulbs and stick some of the metal tape I use on ducts over the vent slots and openings and then put the bulbs back in. That'll at least eliminate open air transfer although the metal in the cans would still conduct.
Pretty much free except for a few hours work. Some of the lights I have attic access to get on top of them. Several others are in a ceiling area about 25' up and no attic access. A bunch more are in the ceiling in the first floor...I dont think theres any insulation there and I can feel a little bit of a draft when I changed the bulbs.
What's probably the worst thing is that when I run the whole house fan, I get hot attic air shooting out and around the bulbs, along with plenty of dust. Pretty much no bueno.
What I think I might try as a quick temporary thing is to remove the bulbs and stick some of the metal tape I use on ducts over the vent slots and openings and then put the bulbs back in. That'll at least eliminate open air transfer although the metal in the cans would still conduct.
Pretty much free except for a few hours work. Some of the lights I have attic access to get on top of them. Several others are in a ceiling area about 25' up and no attic access. A bunch more are in the ceiling in the first floor...I dont think theres any insulation there and I can feel a little bit of a draft when I changed the bulbs.
What's probably the worst thing is that when I run the whole house fan, I get hot attic air shooting out and around the bulbs, along with plenty of dust. Pretty much no bueno.