On Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:05:01 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
wrote:


Chet wrote:

Guys, thanks for all the useful info!
I'm going to try the outlet box removal trick, an access hole in the ceiling
next to the wall to route the wire, and the installation of an 'Old Work'
outlet box for fans...
Still not sure how I'm going to deal with a 'waterfall' of loose insulation
when I make both holes, especially the part about putting it back!
If I pull it off, I'll post the process...


There are special ceiling boxes designed to hold the weigh of a
ceiling fan. A regular 'old work' box will pull out and the fan will
hit the floor, or whatever is in it's path.


Correct. They most often have long arms that rest on adjoining rafters
and support the weight.

Ive seen what happens when you DONT use them. Particularly when one
Hunter fan was placed over a custom leaded glass dining room table. A
very expensive table.......

CRASH!!!...Wap wap wap...tinkle tinkle tinkle....


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