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Post by Heath K. on Apr 23, 2014 14:46:26 GMT -5
ok so i want to put a fan up on the ceiling where no light is ive seen fan collectors make rigs to hang them on jsut wood boards and stuff is it safe to just mount an electrical box to the ceiling in a stud using a stud finder its not gonna be wired to the ceiling i jsut want something that can hold it up there so i can plug it in and use its mostly for show
so what all do i need for this rig?
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Post by Daniel G. on Apr 23, 2014 15:33:58 GMT -5
-Metal fan-rated box -Decently thick extension cord with the FEMALE end cut off. Romex is okay too, just buy a plug. Since the box will be sitting on the surface of the drywall, use longer screws to bolt it to the joist, not the provided ones. This is how I did my testing rig. I switched to Romex later on. For good measure:  |
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Post by fancollector12 on Apr 23, 2014 15:36:53 GMT -5
I secured a metal box rated for ceiling fan use (they're like $2 a piece at Lowe's or Home Depot) to a joist in my basement using Philips-head wood screws and a drill. Fan mounting brackets mount directly to box.
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Post by Heath K. on Apr 23, 2014 15:52:37 GMT -5
fancollector12 i already have the cord attached to the fan it runs im gonna put this rig in my bedroom i cant see the joists i will need a the fan box and screws the cord heres a pic of the cord and fan this is the cord my cousin attached to it
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Post by Heath K. on Apr 23, 2014 15:56:06 GMT -5
is this cord ok to use cuz it runs the fan i just need a stud finder and mounting screws since the fan didn't come with the mounting screws to hold the fan to the box to hold the canopy up what do i need for these
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Post by Heath K. on Apr 23, 2014 15:58:31 GMT -5
and the cord is attached onto the fan with ductape it looks like it doesnt have wire nuts i can get pics if need be
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2014 18:16:48 GMT -5
Duct tape isnt safe. You need wire nuts.
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Post by Heath K. on Apr 23, 2014 19:21:17 GMT -5
here is a pic of how the cord is wired
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Post by Heath K. on Apr 23, 2014 19:23:44 GMT -5
i'm not sure if there's any wire nuts in that bundle but its very thick
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Post by fancollector12 on Apr 23, 2014 20:35:25 GMT -5
Duct tape won't protect you from electric shocks... use wire nuts with fire-retardant vinyl electrical tape!
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Post by Heath K. on Apr 23, 2014 22:06:36 GMT -5
it hasn't shocked me and i touched it while the fan was running so maybe it has wire nuts in there
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Post by Jordan U on Apr 24, 2014 10:02:33 GMT -5
Duct tape is an insulator, the way its attached now probably won't shock you. However, you really should have a three-prong plug with it so you have grounding. The fan will work without the ground, but its a good safety measure to have it. I would strongly suggest getting a new plug and cord to use. Wirenuts inside the electrical box is the best way to connect it, however if you don't have any or would rather use the tape, electrical tape is a better option over duct tape, it offers better insulation.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2014 10:48:10 GMT -5
Duct tape is not a good insulator, and I wouldnt bother with a grounded cord.
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Post by Max C. on Apr 24, 2014 15:18:45 GMT -5
Whatever you do, don't use duct tape! It's not a good insulator and will not protect you from a shock long-term. Wire nuts can be found at any hardware store for about $1.00/a pack. Duct tape is not a good insulator, and I wouldn't bother with a grounded cord. I'd use a grounded cord. It reduces the risk of shock if the fan is in electrically questionable condition. |
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Post by Max C. on Apr 24, 2014 15:19:03 GMT -5
Could a moderator please delete this? I accidentally double-posted.
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