Abstract: A recessed lighting fixture apparatus is disclosed. An example apparatus includes a light fixture housing including a first opening configured to face an opening in a ceiling and a light assembly housing configured to slide horizontally within the light fixture housing. The light assembly housing includes a second opening configured to face the opening in the ceiling and a light receptacle. The example apparatus also includes a driver electrically connected to the light receptacle. In a first position, the light assembly housing is positioned within the light fixture housing such that the second opening is aligned with the opening to enable the lighting element to emit light out of the light fixture housing. In a second position, the light assembly housing is slid horizontally within the light fixture housing to enable access through the first opening of the light fixture housing to the driver.

Abstract: A current limiting recessed lighting fixture prevents operation with lamps exceeding a rated wattage. Laws coming into effect place limits on lamp power consumption. The laws require that light fixtures include features to prevent a compliant lamp being later replaced by a higher wattage lamp. Further, limits have been placed on air flow from recessed lighting fixtures into ceiling plenums resulting in retention of heat in fixtures. Most high efficiency lamps include heat producing circuits in the lamp base and recessed lighting fixtures suitable of a lower wattage high efficiency lamp may overheat if a higher wattage replacement lamp is installed. Such overheating may drastically shorten the life if expensive LED lamps. The current limiting recessed lighting fixture shuts off when a lamp is installed which draws current above the rating for the fixture thereby addressing both the requirements of the new laws and also the potential overheating.