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

The Can Converter R56 is a well-designed recessed light conversion kit that makes upgrading your ceiling lighting surprisingly easy. Whether you're switching to pendant lights, flush mounts, or even ceiling fans, this kit adapts 5" or 6" recessed cans with minimal tools and no need for an electrician. Installation-Friendly Users consistently praise the straightforward setup. The included hardware and medallion (available in beveled or flat styles) provide a clean, professional finish. With proper prep—like watching the installation video and using a stubby screwdriver or right-angle drill—the process is smooth even for trickier can configurations. Versatile & Durable Rated to support up to 50 lbs, it’s sturdy enough for heavier fixtures like chandeliers or fans. The satin nickel finish adds a touch of elegance, and the design blends well with modern or transitional décor. Why It Works • Converts recessed cans to decorative fixtures in minutes • No need to cut drywall or rewire • Holds securely and looks polished • Great for kitchens, foyers, dining rooms, and more If you're looking to modernize your lighting without a full remodel, the R56 is a clever, cost-effective upgrade that delivers both style and stability.

Love it, did the job. I was able to use holes already in the can so it wasn't quite the trouble others have had in drilling etc. Still an awkward angle to get the screws in, but pretty straightforward. It's too expensive for what it is, and even when you're done it all still seems a little rickety, but I've got a low weight ceiling fan installed where there used to be an LED can light, and it's working.

I am a contractor and I have used these several times with great success. Way cheaper than a drywall patch. After your 3rd or so install you get how to install them fast. The first couple are time consuming to get the parts in the right order but once you get it down its brilliant. I recently purchased one and it was missing the 3/8'' threaded nipple that is integral to the system, not sure if it was a return or what but it ended up being a big hassle. I have a misc fixture parts bone pile in the service truck so I grabbed an extra nipple and lock nuts... problem is that the threads in the can converter don't work with a standard 3/8" nipple... so i had to get a little creative. That being said... I will still buy them again, but i'll probably buy a couple extra for spare parts just in case.

This is a solid, well built kit. Since you're building it into a recessed can, getting the three screws in can be a bit tricky. All the parts of this kit are great. Thick metal. None of it easily bends. Final result is a secure mount for your new light. Installation is a bit tricky. The kit comes with three self tapping screws and you need to set them a couple of inches up and into your existing recessed can. There isn't much room to maneuver the screws and your screw driver to make that happen. While they are self tapping, I ended up drilling pilot holes. Once you get past that, the rest is easy. Wing nuts and simple wiring you could do in your sleep. Now we have a chandelier where we once had an outdated looking can.

Works great and looks good with light fixture.

This product performs exactly as described, but it is much harder to install than the description implies. I worked in the home-building trades for nearly thirty years. I had my own business for six years and I used a lot of remodeling products. This device serves a very important niche application, but the installation is a daunting challenge. Can lights were all the rage fifty years ago, and they are still useful in some application, but the bloom is off the rose, so-to-speak. Enter these conversion kits. The converter does exactly what it claims and that is what makes it such a good solution. The devil is, as they say, in the details. Luckily, having had my own business, I have all of the tools necessary to complete a professional installation, but it was a challenge. Pilot holes had to be drilled in the can so that the mounting screws included with the conversion kit could be attached. The only way to do that was using a right-angle drill (something most homeowners probably do not have). Once the pilot holes were made a stubby screwdriver was needed to attach the various pieces of the kit. Once completed the new surface mount light fixture was able to be flawlessly mounted. All-in-all this is a great solution to the problem of old, outdated can lights; the installation is just a lot harder than the marketing material indicates. If not for that I would have given it 5 stars.

Great kit to change a recessed light to a pendant light. The cans in the house I installed this product are 6" in diameter. Lukily, the can had three sheet metal screws in it that lined up perfectly with the three on this product. The cans are not very deep, so I needed to either cut or find a shorter threaded tube. The one that came with this product is 3.75". I found it to be a bit too long for the application I was working on. So, I bought a selection of these from a local home improvement store. The 2" long threaded tube was perfect. I am not sure why others struggled with the installtion of this product. It does not require an enginieering degree, only common sense and experience with a few tools. The lit is quite stout and I would have no issue hanging heavy light fixture from this. All in all, it was easy peasy.

Excellent product. Easy to install. I will definitely buy these again. Ted, the electrician