Install Ceiling Fan Saddle Box

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Install ceiling fan saddle box.

Locate the stud for a ceiling joist using the stud finder. Install a new ceiling fan mounting box. 1 gang box ceiling fan mounting box recessed boxes brackets 3 4 in. This box is for anchoring a ceiling fan or hanging light.

Most building codes require ceiling fans to be mounted on special fan rated boxes which are made of metal or strong plastic and have deep threaded holes for the mounting screws. Electrical box and a ceiling fan wiring hanger bracket family handyman feed the existing wire through the cable clamp in the top of the new metal ceiling fan junction box slip the box over the saddle screws and tighten the nuts to clamp the box to the shaft with a nut driver or a deep well socket. Step 1 precautions tips and advice. Boxes brackets 5in round electrical box 12 x12 x6 box how doers get more done need help.

This video is about how to install a ceiling fan box using a saddle box. Raco the market leader in electrical boxes offers a full line of ceiling fan support products. Turn off the power supply before you begin working with electrical wiring. The family handyman editor in chief gary wentz will show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan brace so you can properly install a new c.

Installing a ceiling fan chandelier or other heavy light fixture in an existing ceiling requires the right junction box j box. The box must be mounted firmly either by attaching it directly to a framing member or by using a fan rated brace. Turn off the circuit for the room at the. Mark the location of the stud with the pencil.

Ceiling boxes in older homes may not have special fan boxes. Place the ceiling fan saddle box so that it is. On today s hubbell how to we will go over the install of a. Turn off the power to the room where you want to install the ceiling fan.