I actually think I can do that. Doesn't seem to be a big selection of replacement light kits but sure I can find something that will work. Thanks.
Yes! Most of the newer ones have a plastic plug that connects to one in the box for the light kit. If they don't match you can cut them off and splice the wires-white to white and black/blue/red to the wire in the fan using small wirenuts.
On June 16, 2020, at 8:16 PM, "Jan Flood oakridgefarm@gmail..com [DoIt_Yourself]" <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Thanks Mike, the light is high but easy to access, and if just a few screws and wires, much easier than trying to take down the entire fan. Are the kits an entire assembly and you just connect the wires and screw it on?
Most of the light kits I've installed will fit multiple fans, BUT that doesn't mean it will fit your older fan. If it is easy to get to, remove the old light (2 or 3 screws and 2 wires) and take it with you. At least take photos of what you have it you can't take the light with you. The sockets can be replaced but the wiring may be bad if the sockets have gotten too warm from bad connections.
On June 16, 2020, at 7:46 PM, "Jan Flood oakridgefarm@gmail.com [DoIt_Yourself]" <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
We have a ceiling fan upstairs which is probably original to the house, 1994. I believe the sockets have burned out as new bulbs will no longer work. We could buy a new fan but this one is perfect for the room. I had a handyman install new sockets for another light fixture, so know it can be done but the fan, or at least the light section would have to be taken down on the fan. I've heard of light kits for ceiling fans - any idea which would be best DIY? Install a new light kit (would a new one fit this old fan?) or put in new sockets?
Posted by: Jan Flood <oakridgefarm@gmail.com>
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