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Ceiling fan light kit question scott21230 01-09-2007
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Posted by on January 9, 2007, 9:59 am


Are the light kits brand or model specific? The ones I saw in the
store didn't appear to be usable with my existing ceiling fan. All I
want to do is change the light fixture part of it.


Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on January 9, 2007, 1:21 pm


> Are the light kits brand or model specific? The ones I saw in the
> store didn't appear to be usable with my existing ceiling fan. All I
> want to do is change the light fixture part of it.
>


It certainly makes sense that they'd be brand & model specific. However,
within certain brands, you may find light kits usable with more than one
model.



Posted by RBM on January 9, 2007, 3:35 pm


Some are, some are not. If your particular light kit is attached via an 1/8"
threaded nipple, it's a universal light kit, and can be replaced with almost
any of that type. Usually the less expensive fans have universal type light
kits



> Are the light kits brand or model specific? The ones I saw in the
> store didn't appear to be usable with my existing ceiling fan. All I
> want to do is change the light fixture part of it.
>



Posted by on January 10, 2007, 1:29 pm


> Some are, some are not. If your particular light kit is attached via an 1/8"
> threaded nipple, it's a universal light kit, and can be replaced with almost
> any of that type. Usually the less expensive fans have universal type light
> kits

It looks like there a threaded nipple, then there is the piece
containing the motor switch(s) for direction and speed, then the
lighting fixture mounted on the bottom of that piece. It almost looks
like I can use a standard one but cut the top off and drill three holes
in it for the screws though.


Posted by RBM on January 10, 2007, 4:23 pm


You might want to post a picture. Typically the "box" with the motor
reversing switch and pull chain control,for the fan, has a bottom cover,
which screws to the box, It would have a 1/8" threaded tap in it for a light
kit, which would simply screw onto the nipple


>> Some are, some are not. If your particular light kit is attached via an
>> 1/8"
>> threaded nipple, it's a universal light kit, and can be replaced with
>> almost
>> any of that type. Usually the less expensive fans have universal type
>> light
>> kits
>
> It looks like there a threaded nipple, then there is the piece
> containing the motor switch(s) for direction and speed, then the
> lighting fixture mounted on the bottom of that piece. It almost looks
> like I can use a standard one but cut the top off and drill three holes
> in it for the screws though.
>



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