Greetings all,

I know this is an old thread, however the question still exists and the question needs to be directly answered.

I find the number of available pull-switch available lights to be very rare, so I've learned to do this without issue.

A fluorescent fixture is an excellent choice in many cases such as this as it delivers a better coverage of light and looks much better. There are a couple of things to be aware of here.

1. Find a place in the light where the light and the mounting of the light will not be effected by the pull chain and the actual act of pulling down on the chain. You are better off having to make an extension to the pull-chain line if necessary, than mounting it to a flimsy area of the light. Near a corner or a reinforced area of the metal housing, usually are stronger mounting places. A 5/16 drill bit will be needed to make the hole in the housing (check your switch for exact size, and usually you will need to drill at least 1 pilot hole because of the thin material. My "step" drill bit works very well here.

2. The switch interrupts the hot line and needs to be located where both you can work and the switch can be mounted. Sometimes the ends of the light are too far away.Be careful on the ladder while wiring.

Tape, Label & Be safe.