I was changing out a ceiling fan and cannot figure out how to take the old one down. I have hung a few fans, ceiling huggers and down rod types. This looks like a down rod type with the ceiling trim right against the motor with no rod to see and it is mounted solid as a rock.Any ideas?
Thanks,
Rodney
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I just hung a similar fan. It's much easier getting the trim on then off.
Look where I placed the red arrow. That piece of plastic trim will turn roughly one inch counter clockwise and drop down revealing three mounting screws. Those three screws hold the fan up to the mount.
Got it replaced. Ironic that the fan I hung was made for close ceiling installation if needed. Never seen it before. I always bought ceiling huggers for low ceilings. Thanks for the help.
Hi,
First some background. My condo building (in Chicago) was built in 1998. We have 16 stairwell light fixtures: they are Cooper Lighting Fail-Safe (not sure of model number) manufactured in 1997. Label on fixture says it accepts a maximum 100 Watt A-19 incandescent bulb. Fixtures are hard-wired and always on - no dimmers involved. The bulb is completely enclosed by a clear plastic lens. All fixtures now have CFL bulbs (and have for some years now).
Recently I had to replace a cracked lens and had a very difficult time finding a replacement (we still have 7 original lenses). When researching replacement lenses and striking out, every sales guy or company rep said "well looks like it's time to replace the fixture with an LED fixture." I did finally find a replacement lens online. But the experience got me thinking...
What benefits, if any, would there be to replace these 16 fixtures with LED fixtures vs. just replacing the CFL bulbs with LED bulbs (and replacing the 7 other lenses)? The 7 lenses would run about $300. I've searched a bit and seems keeping the old fixtures may reduce LED bulb life, among other considerations. On the other hand, I suspect it would take an awfully long time for any cost savings related to new fixtures to pay for the upfront cost (fixtures themselves, electrician) to replace.
We are replacing resident hallway recessed can BR30 floodlights CFL with LEDs as they burn out, and haven't to my knowledge experienced any issues.
Any thoughts / opinions?
Hello! I was hoping someone might recognize this type of post light and help me track down where I could get a replacement glass (or poly) pane. I’ve attached a photo for reference.
I’ve only tried the big box stores so far without any luck. I did find on menards website a replacement glass pack for clear panels.
The piece is just rectangular 5-9/16” x 9-1/2”, but it is frosted and has some sort of design on it. I did verify that the panes are removable so I’m hoping for some luck in tracking down a replacement.
Thanks!
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