[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by Cpoorbaugh1

This has to be brain dead easy, but I'm now 0 for 2 attempts. After I install the light kit on the fan, I test the light before I button up the new install and each time I get around 8 volts on the two leads (Line and neutral) dedicated for the light. The only thing I can figure is there is a module or two in the wiring for the basic fan that is dividing voltage between fan speeds and the light, and a lightening strike took out the light side of the module. Fan works perfectly-the two light leads are clearly marked-I can't believe there is any wiring adaption needed to have voltage go to the light kit....has anyone else encountered difficulty installing a light kit on an existing ceiling fan?? Am I missing something??

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[Kgcetm]

And for the same reasons. Dark is still dark.

[GNXGuy]

I wrote this up in response to somebody else’s inquiry a few months back. Maybe this will help actually is very simple

The kichler fans are actually an Excellent quality fan and you can buy a universal LED light kit at Home Depot that plugs into the fixture. I just installed light kits on all the fans in my mothers new house and I also wired it so one wall switch turns the fan on and the other wall switch turns the light on the fan by simply rewiring and disabling the switch that turns on the useless wall outlet for a lamp. easy Peezy takes about 15 minutes per light completely installed. At the wall switch Just remove the red wire from switch That controls the wall outlet and then unbundle the red wire that’s in the group of black wires and move that red wire to the existing switch—- super easy.

Originally Posted by Cpoorbaugh1

This has to be brain dead easy, but I'm now 0 for 2 attempts. After I install the light kit on the fan, I test the light before I button up the new install and each time I get around 8 volts on the two leads (Line and neutral) dedicated for the light. The only thing I can figure is there is a module or two in the wiring for the basic fan that is dividing voltage between fan speeds and the light, and a lightening strike took out the light side of the module. Fan works perfectly-the two light leads are clearly marked-I can't believe there is any wiring adaption needed to have voltage go to the light kit....has anyone else encountered difficulty installing a light kit on an existing ceiling fan?? Am I missing something??

[gemini5001]

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[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Luggage

A light centrally located can be very effective and all that is needed. Further it has a wall switch. Where as the table lamp may not

There are lots of simple options to control lamps remotely.

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Slightly off topic, but I never understood why someone would want to put a light on a ceiling fan. It reminds me of the ceiling lights they used to put in the middle of every room back in the fifties. Light from a table lamp is so much more pleasing and less harsh on the eyes than a ceiling light.

But they don’t provide enough for doing anything other than reading in bed.

[MrGolf]

Call Larry Days. I’ve used him for various projects. He gets it right the first time. 508-561-8020.

[rjm1cc]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Slightly off topic, but I never understood why someone would want to put a light on a ceiling fan. It reminds me of the ceiling lights they used to put in the middle of every room back in the fifties. Light from a table lamp is so much more pleasing and less harsh on the eyes than a ceiling light.

And I do not see why you would put up a fan and not add the light. It is there when and if you need some extra light in the room. Maybe you only use it a few times a year but you have the option.

[Miboater]

I bought 3 Progress Lighting light kits from Amazon for my home in Hawkins. They were about $90 each but about $70 cheaper than the Kichler light kits. The connectors on the light kit plugged into the connectors on the fan and took about 15 minutes to install.

I do like the extra light in the bedrooms when needed.

[phousel]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Slightly off topic, but I never understood why someone would want to put a light on a ceiling fan. It reminds me of the ceiling lights they used to put in the middle of every room back in the fifties. Light from a table lamp is so much more pleasing and less harsh on the eyes than a ceiling light.

Gee IDK! Maybe fan is in bedroom. Ceiling light is very helpful there.

[rtinder]

Originally Posted by Cpoorbaugh1

This has to be brain dead easy, but I'm now 0 for 2 attempts. After I install the light kit on the fan, I test the light before I button up the new install and each time I get around 8 volts on the two leads (Line and neutral) dedicated for the light. The only thing I can figure is there is a module or two in the wiring for the basic fan that is dividing voltage between fan speeds and the light, and a lightening strike took out the light side of the module. Fan works perfectly-the two light leads are clearly marked-I can't believe there is any wiring adaption needed to have voltage go to the light kit....has anyone else encountered difficulty installing a light kit on an existing ceiling fan?? Am I missing something??

My sister wants to remove the lights from her ceiling fan but does not have the cover. Since you won’t be needing it, may she have it? What brand fan is yours?

[jamorela]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Slightly off topic, but I never understood why someone would want to put a light on a ceiling fan. It reminds me of the ceiling lights they used to put in the middle of every room back in the fifties. Light from a table lamp is so much more pleasing and less harsh on the eyes than a ceiling light.

I had lights installed in my livingroom and office/bedroom. Love them. Wish I had done it to other guest bedroom!

[Garywt]

We added light kits to 4 fans last year. Followed the directions on the box. Did not check the voltage as we just put a lightbulb in and if it works we are good. Sometimes just because something is marked does not mean it is correct.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Garywt

We added light kits to 4 fans last year. Followed the directions on the box. Did not check the voltage as we just put a lightbulb in and if it works we are good. Sometimes just because something is marked does not mean it is correct.

Very true but if the lightbulb blows up and all your lights go out it could ruin your day.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

There are lots of simple options to control lamps remotely.