The Can Converter-- Converts Recessed Can to Surface

[Dennis Alwon]

Has anyone every used this product. It converts a standard downlight to a surface mounted fixture. It is a great idea. Comes with a medallion http://www.thecanconverter.com/

I just got 2 of them for this retro job and I noticed that it is UL listed for ceiling fans. I can't imangine trusting a recessed can that is spanning in the middle of say a 24" truss for fan support. It is listed for it but I don't think I would use it for that purpose.

Anyway it is an interesting product. I will install it tomorrow morning for a conversion from downlight to lightweight pendant.

 

[mdshunk]

Yeah, throw a paddle fan on one of those kits mounted on an Emerald or Commercial Electric can, and see what happens.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Yeah, I can't understand how it could be UL listed for ceiling fans.

 

[chris kennedy]

It converts a standard downlight to a surface mounted fixture.

I just spent 2 decades taking out octagons with a 3/4" HR and three 1/2" EMT's in it and installing recessed fixtures. Now they want the ceiling fixture back???

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I just spent 2 decades taking out octagons with a 3/4" HR and three 1/2" EMT's in it and installing recessed fixtures. Now they want the ceiling fixture back???

This part is easy now with the kit ($32.00) and you can convert back to the can when the next generation wants cans again.:grin:

 

[LawnGuyLandSparky]

I just spent 2 decades taking out octagons with a 3/4" HR and three 1/2" EMT's in it and installing recessed fixtures. Now they want the ceiling fixture back???

Everything old becomes new again. Nothing to worry about until what becomes new again is stuff you remember as a kid!

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I just finished converting two recessed cans to pendants with this kit and it took less than 30 minutes to do both. Was very easy and quite strong. I still don't think I would put a fan on it.

 

[mdshunk]

I ordered one of these things today just to have around. I can't even remember the last time somebody wanted a can changed to a regular fixture, but I figure it will be a neat novelty to have just in case.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I noticed the website was selling it for $39.99 with 7.99 shipping.

I paid $32.00 from our local lighting Showroom.