Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - Replacing 'old' lighting fixtures to new/modern fixtures

Hi:

I plan to change new and more modern form of light fixtures, however, my house was built around '50 to '60 without NO ground wiring system.

When I went to local stores, there are many lighting-fixtures that are required ground/green-colored wiring.

I just wonder whether I should be able to put new/modern lighting fixtures
by replacing all of those/dingy lighting fixtures.

Thanks for your suggestion, input and experience on this regard in advance.

Snowflake

I would not be concerned about no ground for a light fixture. You could just leave the fixture ground disconnected.
However most new fixtures will require 90ºC temp wiring. Your house won't have that. I would not ignore that requirement.

Look for "semi-flush" or pendant style fixtures that don't have the 90 degree C requirement.

They're not as common as the ones with the 90 degree restriction, but they are out there and many are quite nice.

How does one tell if it has a 90 degree restriction. I just purchased a westinghouse contempra IV which is a hugger type fan with a light kit, but it does not say anything on the box or in the directions about heat restrictions. I have the '50s wiring - bx type without a ground. Should I be concerned?

Mike

1950s wiring is definitely ot 90-degree wire.

If the fixure did not come with a warning, then it probably does not apply. Most of the heat from fixtures comes from incandescent light bulbs. In a ceiling fan, even a hugger fan, the bulbs are usually at least 6 inches from the ceiling, so it's usually not a problem.