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WAC Lighting HR-8H-MR16 2.5in Low Voltage Recessed Housing Kit with MR16 LED Lamp

WAC Lighting HR-8H-MR16 2.5in Low Voltage Recessed Housing Kit with MR16 LED Lamp

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Model: HR-802-LED-BK
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WAC Lighting HR-8H-MR16 2.5in Low Voltage Recessed Housing Kit with MR16 LED Lamp

The WAC Lighting HR-8H-MR16 delivers superb performance in a small package, purpose-built for under-cabinet and tight recessed spaces where a miniature 2.5 inch aperture is desired. This low voltage recessed housing kit is constructed of aluminum, includes an 8W MR16 LED lamp rated at 500 delivered lumens, 90 CRI, and 3000K color temperature, and is ETL & cETL UL #1598 listed for Dry or Damp Locations.

Key Features

  • Trade Size: 2.5 inch low voltage recessed downlight designed for under-cabinet and tight recessed spaces where miniature apertures are required.
  • Durable Construction: Aluminum housing with an integral electronic 12V transformer, 120V input, 1W minimum load, and 50W maximum load.
  • Housing Compatibility: Designed for use with HR-801 (Remodel) and HR-802 (New Construction) series low voltage housings, and compatible with HR-837 or HR-836 trims, purchased separately.
  • MR16 LED Lamp Included: Equipped with an 8W MR16 LED lamp delivering 500 lumens, 90 CRI, 3000K color temperature, and a rated life of 25,000 hours.
  • Smooth Dimming: Continuous dimming performance with an electronic low voltage (ELV) dimmer, dimming down to 10%.
  • Easy Serviceability: Transformer is accessible through the ceiling opening for ease of service, with three convenient knockouts provided for electrical wiring and connections.
  • Chain Wiring Capable: Suitable for chain wiring multiple lights from a single circuit.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ETL & cETL Listed, UL #1598
  • Listed for Dry or Damp Locations
  • Non-IC Rated — must be installed with 3in clearance from insulation

Technical Specifications

  • Bulb Base: GY5.3
  • Bulbs Included: Yes
  • Collection: WAC
  • Dimmable: ELV
  • Energy Star: No
  • Hardwired or Portable: Hardwired
  • Lumens: 450
  • Number of Bulbs: 1
  • Safety Rating: UL, cUL
  • Warranty: 5 Years Functional, 2 Years Finish
  • Beam Spread: Flood
  • Voltage: 120
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Country of Origin: Thailand
  • Total Wattage: 50
  • Style: Functional

Typical Applications

  • Under-Cabinet and Accent Lighting
  • Kitchen and Bath Recessed Lighting
  • Tight Recessed Spaces Requiring Miniature Apertures
  • Dry and Damp Location Installations
  • Residential and Light Commercial Remodel or New Construction Projects
  • Chain-Wired Multi-Fixture Layouts

Why WAC Lighting?

WAC Lighting engineers this low voltage recessed housing kit with an aluminum build and an integral electronic transformer for long-term reliability in dry or damp locations. Backed by ETL & cETL UL #1598 listing and a 5-Year Functional, 2-Year Finish warranty, it's built for consistent, code-compliant performance in professional lighting installations.

Product Specs

Bulb Base:
GY5.3
Bulb Shape:
MR16
Bulbs Included:
Yes
Collection:
WAC
Dimmable:
ELV
Energy Star:
No
Hardwired or Portable:
Hardwired
Lumens:
450
Number of Bulbs:
1
Product Type:
Recessed Housing
Safety Rating:
UL, cUL
Subcategory:
2.5" Housing Kit
Avg Rated Hours:
25000
Beam Spread Angle:
Flood
Product Voltage:
120
Product Material:
Aluminum
Location Rating:
Damp
Total Wattage:
50
Light Temperature:
3000
Product Style:
Functional
Mounting Method:
Ceiling
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Lighting
Product Subgroup:
Recessed Lighting

WAC Lighting HR-802-LED-BK – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do I need to buy a separate housing and trim for the WAC HR-8H-MR16, or is this a complete recessed light?
The HR-8H-MR16 is the 2.5 inch low voltage housing kit with the MR16 LED lamp included. It is designed for use with the HR-801 remodel or HR-802 new construction low voltage housings, and it takes an HR-837 or HR-836 trim. Those trims are sold separately, so budget a trim per location to finish the opening.
2) Can the WAC HR-8H-MR16 2.5 inch housing be installed in contact with attic insulation?
No. It is Non-IC rated, so insulation has to be held back 3 inches from the housing on all sides. In an insulated ceiling or attic that means building a dam or blocking box around it. If you cannot keep that clearance, this is the wrong fixture for the location.
3) Does the WAC HR-8H-MR16 need a separate low voltage transformer?
No separate driver or remote transformer is needed. The housing kit has an integral electronic 12V transformer with 120V line input, so you run standard 120V to it and the fixture steps it down. The transformer is reachable through the ceiling opening if it ever has to be swapped, and three knockouts are provided for the wiring connections.
4) Will the WAC HR-8H-MR16 work on a standard incandescent wall dimmer?
No, it needs an electronic low voltage (ELV) dimmer. On an ELV control it dims smoothly down to 10 percent. A standard leading-edge incandescent or TRIAC dimmer is not the right match for the integral electronic transformer, so spec ELV at the switch box.
5) Can the WAC HR-8H-MR16 go in a bathroom or over a kitchen sink?
It is listed for dry or damp locations, so a bathroom ceiling, a soffit, or a covered area over a sink is within the rating. It is not wet-location rated, so keep it out of a shower enclosure or anywhere exposed to direct water or weather.
6) Can I use this WAC 2.5 inch kit in an existing finished ceiling, or only new construction?
Both, depending on which housing you pair it with. The HR-801 is the remodel housing for cutting into an existing finished ceiling, and the HR-802 is the new construction housing for installation before the drywall goes up. Service access is through the ceiling opening in either case, so the transformer stays reachable after the ceiling is closed.
7) How many of these 2.5 inch WAC housings can I run from one circuit?
The housing kit is suitable for chain wiring multiple fixtures off a single circuit, which is how these are normally laid out in a run of under-cabinet or kitchen downlights. Each unit carries a 1W minimum and 50W maximum load on its own transformer, so your fixture count comes down to the branch circuit capacity and the dimmer's rating, not the fixture.
8) What lamp does the WAC HR-8H-MR16 use, and can I relamp it later with a different beam or color?
It ships with an 8W MR16 LED on a GY5.3 bi-pin base, flood beam, 3000K, 90 CRI, rated 25,000 hours. Because it is a standard GY5.3 MR16 rather than an integrated LED module, you can relamp with another 12V MR16 later if you want a narrower beam or a different color temperature, staying within the 50W maximum load.
9) Is the 2.5 inch WAC low voltage downlight hardwired or does it plug in for under-cabinet use?
Hardwired only. Even in an under-cabinet or shallow soffit application it has to be connected to a 120V branch circuit through the knockouts on the housing, and it mounts in a ceiling or horizontal surface opening. If you need a cord-and-plug under-cabinet light, this is not it.
10) What finishes does the WAC HR-8H-MR16 housing kit come in?
Two: black and white. On a project where the ceiling plane is dark, the black unit keeps the aperture from reading as a bright spot; white is the usual match for painted gypsum. Aluminum construction either way. Remember the visible trim ring is the HR-836 or HR-837, ordered separately, so match that finish to the kit.
11) Is the WAC HR-8H-MR16 Energy Star certified for a rebate submittal?
No, it is not Energy Star certified, so it will not qualify for programs that require that listing. For safety and inspection purposes it is ETL and cETL listed to UL 1598 and carries a UL, cUL safety rating.
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Does the WAC Lighting HR-802-LED-BK come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The WAC Lighting HR-802-LED-BK is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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