The Can Converter R56 Recessed Can Light Conversion Kit w/ 7"¾ Beveled Ceiling Medallion - Home Improvement for 5" & 6" Cans, Ceiling Fan & Light Fixture Converter Kit, UL Certified, Oil Rubbed Bronze

Worked as advertised. Nothing is ever as easy to install as the brochures say. I had to do some drilling and can mods but it works well.

As advertised

I bought a light for my entryway. Previously it had a can light! I was so happy to find this converter!

This converter kit works as advertised in that it attaches to an existing recessed light fixture and allows you to hang a heavy light or fan. In my case, it was a chandelier in the bathroom which was right over the tub. The can converter works well but I did not have three screw holes in the existing can but four. So that means only one screw hole lined up with the converter. The 'simple' solution in the instructions are to use the included self tapping screws and just put them into the sheet metal. If you've ever done that before you know it's not that easy, especially at an angle, while balancing on a ladder, trying to keep the screw from sliding around. So I had to pre-drill some holes for that which was the extra work. Not sure how to avoid that with the converter kit, just letting you know this did not install in "minutes" as advertised ... more like an hour or so. It's still a great product as I did not have access to the attic at this spot so this was my only option.

Used this to convert a 5-inch can light to something I can hang a fan on. Worked great, instructions a bit lacking for fan operation and I would suggest a couple of changes to make the product better (I would recommend a slot to push wires through for fan installs as the present way requires you to push the incoming power through a tube and then the bottom of the tube and locking nut interferes with the fan bracket that came with my fan requiring a back and forth of the protruding tube to optimize the clearance between the tube and my bracket, but it works and I will be purchasing another two of these conversion kits as a result. Now that I know how this works, I expect the install of this unit to go much faster.

Instructions could state to take the adjustable ends off after marking the holes and installing them separately to later install the 3 prong main section afterwards. That makes the install a lot easier plus higher quality self drilling screws would be a bonus. Price is considerably higher than Westinghouse's version, but WH doesn't work to keep the light centered for anything over 4" light, where this product does. So a 6" can replacement will keep the new pendant light centered. With the high price, over double of WH, the finish came with blemishes, specifically the inner ring had lines in the chrome finish that were not surface scratches and are noticeable, but a 10' ceiling high, only slight, but still, a disappointment.

Worked just as described and intended. Great product.

The price seems on the high side, but it is well constructed with easy to follow instructions. Most importantly, the reducer to get the size down to normal fixture size is an attractive and sensible solution, worth paying for in my opinion having seen some pretty awful ones over the years. Installation is a little tricky but anytime you are working on something in the ceiling simple tasks get more complicated. Overall very happy with this product.