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Post by Brian L. on Jan 3, 2016 17:32:19 GMT -5
How does someone install a fan on super high two story ceilings?
My aunt thought of replacing a fan that is high on the ceiling but no ladder can access it.
My dad thinks that I can remove the fan from the downrod and only cut the wires, and use the previous wires and connect them to the new fan.
Is this possible? I disproved him and said that his idea wasn't the safest, but he still stands on his argument.
And are there any other ways to install fans on high ceilings?
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Post by Cullen D. on Jan 3, 2016 17:50:45 GMT -5
You may have to get a scaffold. But those are huge and expensive, so yeah, I'd say just go with his method, as long as the new fan is the same finish.
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Post by Brian L. on Jan 3, 2016 18:01:04 GMT -5
You may have to get a scaffold. But those are huge and expensive, so yeah, I'd say just go with his method, as long as the new fan is the same finish. Alright, but I cannot find any fans more than 52" that have a non-thread mount. She currently has a very odd finish builderfan(close to brown) so Would it be worth doing? or just best to leave it there. |
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Post by Cullen D. on Jan 3, 2016 18:21:18 GMT -5
You may have to get a scaffold. But those are huge and expensive, so yeah, I'd say just go with his method, as long as the new fan is the same finish. Alright, but I cannot find any fans more than 52" that have a non-thread mount. She currently has a very odd finish builderfan(close to brown) so Would it be worth doing? or just best to leave it there. What kind of fan do you plan to put there? |
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Post by Jonathan A. on Jan 3, 2016 18:28:54 GMT -5
Do you have a picture of an old fan?
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Post by fancollector12 on Jan 4, 2016 0:11:38 GMT -5
I would hire someone to install the new fan. They will most likely put scaffolding across to get to the fan and install the new one. I would not cut any wires. You do not know if the old fan was installed correctly, and you would not want to install the new one incorrectly.
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Post by Cullen D. on Jan 4, 2016 12:04:51 GMT -5
I would hire someone to install the new fan. They will most likely put scaffolding across to get to the fan and install the new one. I would not cut any wires. You do not know if the old fan was installed correctly, and you would not want to install the new one incorrectly. This idea is better. Hire someone to install it. |
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Post by veteater on Jan 4, 2016 12:21:32 GMT -5
Rent a big and tall ladder...If you can get a scissor lift into the location, I would use that. Replace the fan properly. Do not cut corners. If a scissor lift and/or tall ladder is not available, hire somebody to do it.
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Post by Brian L. on Jan 4, 2016 12:43:28 GMT -5
Alright, Thanks for the help guys!
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Post by Max C. on Jan 4, 2016 18:12:58 GMT -5
Your father's suggest is actually not a terrible one, so long as the wires are properly terminated. Honestly, I would suggest doing one of the following: - Rent a tall ladder/scaffolding
- Hire a qualified electrician.
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