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Review on Set Of 20 Retrofit Recessed Downlight Housing C Clips With Self-Tapping Screws - Compatible With Torsion Spring For Easy Hook-On Feature Ideal For Down Light Can Lighting (10 Pairs) by Marc Burke

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I stand corrected—They worked great!

After becoming extremely frustrated with how flimsy these things were, I wrote a scathing review and placed an order for a different type of clip. When I had the same issue, I realized it had to be a matter of stupid user syndrome so I had to rethink it. It dawned on me that the problem was that the springs on my lights were narrower than the canister, so of course they would put too much inward stress on the clip. Once the light came on in my brain I just bent the clip 45 degrees, and then they worked great—I was GLAD they were flimsy enough to bend! :) Please add instructions for idiots like myself who didn’t know they could be altered to fit!

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Pros
  • These work fine for recessed cans that don't have them.
Cons
  • Not suitable for outdoor use