IC rated pot lights question.

Hi,

Not an HT related question but with all the knowledge here, someone may have the info I'm looking for. Thanks in advance.

Just wondering if it is considered acceptable to have ridgid foam insulation in contact with an IC rated can light? According to the Owens Corning site, the ridgid insulation softens at 104 degrees celcius. I can't find the temperature rating of the can light (Halo or Commercial Electric from HD). I also can't find the melting point of good ol' poly VB (6 mil) as I'm sure that can be in contact with the pot. If the VB can be in contact and it has a similar rating then I would assume the ridgid insulation will be fine.

Reason I'm asking is in my attic I have a water line going to a rainhead in my shower. Pipe is about 2' in length. I want to build an enclosure for it out of ridgid foam, then cover with VB, then attic insulation. I also happen to have a pot light close to the pipe which might make it difficult to just enclose the pipe. Therefore, I'm considering enclosing both under a ridgid foam enclosure. Any problem with this?

Hopefully I'm clear with my questions.

Thanks in advance.

Dan

Yeah, I guess if I can't enclose just the pipe, then I'll make the enclosure large enough to provide 1" clearance for the light. Such a simple solution... Duh.

Correct, this is in the attic, no ply on top, just blown in insulation.

Thanks,

Dan