I bought an Edgemont 52'' Fan w/ LED. Is there a BRIGHTER replacement LED kit?
Probably be easier to take it back and going to a real ceiling fan store. That's just a low-end store brand fan!
You need these parts:
- Low profile GU24 socket (Maxlite MLGSIIB)
- GU24 CFL bulb (Progress Lighting MLS13GUSWW6)
- Threaded pipe fitting, nut, washer
- 2 wire nuts
Here is how to fix it for a few bucks. You need a low-profile GU24 socket (Maxlite MLGSIIB), which is readily available in large mail order channels. You also need a GU24 compact fluorescent bulb (Progress Lighting MLS13GUSWW6) that is available through Home Depot mail order or other internet retailers. To my knowledge, these are the only parts that fit into the low-profile glass.
You'll also need a threaded pipe fitting and a proper size nut for attaching the GU24 base to the holder, both readily available at the ceiling fan section in HD. You'll also need a washer underneath the nut to hold the socket in place. Put your MacGyver skills to work.
To change the parts, uninstall the light fixture by unscrewing the glass, then removing three screws that hold the LED plate in place. Disconnect the LED wire connection and a larger white connection behind it. Then remove three more screws that holds the rest of the light fixture up and remove it from the fan.
Once on the desk, remove the back plate wire cover (3 screws) so you have access to the wires. Unscrew and remove the rectangular box (120v-12v converter), you won't be needing it any longer. Cut the black and white wires close to the module - you'll be attaching the GU24 socket wires to those wires.
Remove the LED circuit board from the plate by pinching the plastic standoffs and then pulling them out. Install the GU socket to the larger hole at the center of the plate using a pipe fitting, washer and a nut. Notice that it fits perfectly - it was probably originally designed to use this socket! You may need a washer that is the appropriate size to hold the socket in place. I also used a piece of bent paperclip underneath the washer to hold everything tight.
Remove the white thermal sleeve from the LED module wiring and insert it over the GU24 socket wires just like it was with the LED wire. This is to prevent heat damage to the wires when they touch the metal edges. Using smaller wire nuts, connect the black and white wires to the wires you cut off earlier when removing the 12v module.
Put everything back together, install the light bulb, and enjoy a much brighter light from this beautiful ceiling fan.
That was really helpful information! We have the same exact fan and it has a blacklight LED bulb in it. It drives me nuts because it produces NO light and would only be useful to listen to Bob Marley, Pink Floyd and Jimmy Hendrix while staring at a black light receptive poster. I just want to replace the dang bulb with a normal one though. I don't want to change the lighting to a GU socket. The bulbs are a pain in the nether regions to find. That's all I wanted to say. Your post is very informative! I am saving it for future reference! :-)
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SOURCE: I have a Hampton Bay
Replace the LED assembly with CFL lamps..
Go here for details and pics..
http://buttrynet.dyndns.org/BNETWeb2/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=325
SOURCE: I have the same Hampton Bay Edgemont LED light kit.
That, my friend is a question to ask Hampton Bay.
It is my idea you could increase the light output by putting a different kit on the fan or by using other task lighting solutions.
Why doesn't the manufacturer do something ... maybe they are waing for you to tell them ...
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