Leviton R50-08827-CW4 1-Piece Top Wired Lamp Holder with Pull Chain, 660 W, Incandescent/Fluorescent/CFL, Medium,White

This inexpensive plastic fixture replaced an old porcelain fixture whose pull cord had broken in an unfixable location. Because the base unit was already in place, installation took no time at all. I'm not an expert when it comes to electrical installations, so that should tell you how simple it was (plus it didn't come with any detailed instructions). It works great because the holes were perfectly aligned.

Allyson Hogan

| Aug 08, 2021

I read several negative reviews about "45 degree screws," but I had no idea what they were talking about because there was no explanation or pictures, so I had no idea what they were talking about, which is: The screws that hold the wires in place on ANY OTHER light fixture, light switch, outlet, or ANYTHING are either parallel to the device or perpendicular to the device; Leviton no doubt thought it was clever to put them at a 45 degree angle, thinking "hey, this is a good compromise, it's almost right no matter which way the wires come into the box," but after trying to install it, I can confidently say it is a terrible idea, and the appropriate statement is "this " Pulling the wires out far enough to slide under the screws will be difficult, and tightening the screws will be nearly impossible due to their 45-degree angle. That means you might be able to get the first screw in by rotating the fixture a little, but you'll have to rotate the fixture 90 degrees (45 45) to get to the second screw, which will stretch the first wire several inches more and allow you to reach it with a screwdriver. (Note that a photograph would be insufficient to convey this, which is probably why no photograph has been included. ) ) In other words, you'll have to push it. Meaning that the screw base will pop out of the plastic fixture and must be oriented in the exact right position or the pull chain will not move (I ended up epoxying the base back into the fixture in the correct orientation; if it had come epoxied or otherwise rigidly locked in place, I would have given it another star). At long last, it worked, but I would have gladly paid a few dollars more for "normal" screws that stuck straight back or straight sideways, but always along the same axis.

Edgar Bartlett

| Jun 11, 2021

I chose an Eaton brand socket at first, but had trouble wiring it up and mounting it to the ceiling box. I'd get it all wired up only to have the wires fall out as I tried to line up the sloppy-looking connectors. mounted holes were made I eventually got it installed, only for the pull mechanism to fail after only a few pulls. It was a piece of cake with these Levitron sockets. The contacts make wiring up a breeze, as they eliminate the need for tedious wire tip bending. The punchouts took about 5 minutes, and then it easily slipped over the screws, allowing me to tighten it down. I had none of the problems I had with the Eaton brand because this product is better designed. br>br>This is a good product that I would buy again if necessary.

Sean Nielsen

| Jan 12, 2021

As a replacement, I've just put it in. The old one was a ceramic Leviton, and the insides had stopped working, and the metal pullchain appeared to be electrified. I couldn't find a way to replace the innards alone, so I purchased this. It's plastic, not ceramic, as others have pointed out. For several reasons, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. To begin with, working overhead is lighter and easier. Second, overtightening the screws reduces the likelihood of shattering. (Because it's less brittle, plastic is tougher. ) Finally, if the ceramic isn't shattered during installation, the innards will outlast the ceramic. The drawback is that there will be more plastic pollution in the future. However, given the expected long lifespan, it has a negligible impact.

Amora Hayden

| Apr 28, 2021

The screws are practically next to each other, causing overlapping wires, and the screws have a grate on them to keep them from rising when you loosen them, making wrapping the coils impossible. It appears that they want you to wrap it around the inside of the grate, but it's nearly impossible to hold the fixture, insert the wire, wrap it inside that strange grate while holding it, and tighten it (all of which just kept pushing out the wire because I only have two hands and the grate won't let me wrap the coils around tightly enough). Stick with the ones that have the classic straight line design for screws, rather than this deceptively advertised product.

Scout Webster

| Dec 25, 2020

I believe I will buy one that is designed for daily use. br>The pull chain on/off switch was locked in the off position after 7 times. br>And yes, you get what you pay for $$$br>My BAD.

Miguel Sandoval

| Sep 24, 2021

I didn't get it installed for a few weeks, so I used the time to come back. It was poorly constructed and would not work. While the electrician was here to install, I had to dash to Lowes and get a new one.

Josie Larson

| Sep 20, 2021

The electrical components fell out of the unit's white plastic part during installation. The wire attachment points sag and slide around inside the plastic framework. br>br>For a long time, Leviton has been my go-to. to brand for a long time I'll have to reconsider my decision now. or more.

Veronica BYRNE

| Nov 24, 2021