Broan SR111630 Lamp Socket Assembly Review

Installation was easy, access to sockets was a little twisted, better to have 2 people for installation. 1 on the counter to access the Phillips head screws. Use 5 #8 1/2" hex head screws for easier installation. Phillips heads don't hold up well. If you can't get the hex bolts, use wax or melted candles to secure the bolts, the cover will lose a lot. If you get 1, the rest might get easier. A piece of wood at a height from the top of the stove to the lid to support it before starting work…

When one of my cooker hood's sockets failed after 11 years I was happy to find an inexpensive replacement block. Local electronics stores charge three times more per item. The exchange was quick and easy and works great. This unit replaces both outlets. The light sockets are connected by wires, so after removing the access cover, unplug the old unit, remove the light sockets, insert and plug in the new unit and reinstall the access cover, screw in the bulbs and voila! Finished. This is helpful…

Sockets in the original assembly began to fail due to a combination of heat from 50w halogen lamps, vibration from a fan and heat from a stove. As the cooker hood was bought 9 years ago I wasn't too upset that the lighting unit had to be replaced. The installation process was pretty easy. Disconnect the old assembly, extract it and install the new assembly. One thing to watch out for is where the wiring goes. If you don't operate it in exactly the right spot, there's a chance the fan will hit…