recessed lights inside duct??

[dstmcat]

I am in the process of putting a bathroom in my basement and have had to drywall around ducts. A friend told me that it would be OK to install a recessed light right inside the heating/cooling duct as it passes right over the top of my lav/mirror. Can someone tell me if this is acceptable/advisable?

[JakeOfAllTrades]

I'm no electrician, but I would not put a light (or any other electric device, for that matter) inside the ductwork.



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[LazyPup]

it not only is not advisable, it is code prohibited.

[HayZee518]

No way! Putting a light fixture into a duct is like putting non plenum cable inside a duct. Against fire code regulations and the NEC.

[lonestarheir]

Whoever told you that should be hung by there toes!!!! Not only should you not do it for the reasons listed above, but just think about how much heat a can light puts off, now put that in an area where the temps are about 20 degrees lower than the room temp. What happens when you apply cold air to a hot surface.....bingo, condensation. do you really want a light that is pouring water out of it while you are standing in the shower???

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