Install and Wire Ceiling Fan Boxes from an Attic

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  • Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
  • In this video, Chris installs 3 different ceiling fan support boxes and powers them from an existing circuit in the attic.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 28

  • @PrimidMedia
    @PrimidMedia 11 місяців тому +5

    I swear it always the people with less views and subscribers that have the most detailed videos. Thank you so much.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much 😊

  • @neshawhite4518
    @neshawhite4518 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for this video! I’m having fans installed in two bedroom that currently have a light fixtures installed. Since I know absolutely nothing about home improvement, I wanted to research the topic to make sure the guy I’ve hired is doing everything he’s supposed to and that his work is up to code. I had no idea about the mounting boxes. Good job! I have learned something completely out of my area of expertise, and feel a little more confident in talking to the fan man when he comes out. 🙂

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Місяць тому

      Hopefully your guy is more qualified than me and you’ll be fine.

  • @fooey88
    @fooey88 21 день тому

    Excellent video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @tedpearson8015
    @tedpearson8015 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the explanation of different mounting box options, helpful for my project!

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  2 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

  • @larryseibold4287
    @larryseibold4287 Місяць тому

    Great video. Lots of good points.
    One minor thing; you made the point about metal boxes needing a ground (true), then you placed a metal cover on one (now needs a ground), which i would simply change out to a plastic one (chose an upgraded fiber one vs the supper thin ones).

  • @chadjackson5814
    @chadjackson5814 11 місяців тому +2

    Excellent video. That adjustable box is a great invention!

  • @samh9885
    @samh9885 Рік тому

    Amazing video thank you for being so detailed in every step. I’m going to attempt this with a ceiling fan in a patio.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  Рік тому

      Be sure to get a fan rated for outdoor locations.

  • @DCDura
    @DCDura 9 місяців тому +1

    Dude! Walking with flip-flops on top of insulation in the attic. You like rolling the dice.

  • @zekenzy6486
    @zekenzy6486 Рік тому

    Great Video. Those are nice Ceiling Fan. Thank you for sharing

  • @daphlavor
    @daphlavor 7 місяців тому

    I have to replace fans in two bedrooms, they were originally wired all on one circuit(labeled bedroom fans) all have pull chains, and have wall switch to control an outlet, (which I am not a fan of, no pun intended) so I intend to eliminate the switched outlets, and use that power to wire the fans. The biggest issue will be fitting all of the wires into the switch box. Wish me luck. Thanks for your detailed videos.

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  7 місяців тому +1

      It might be easier to remove the switch and cover it with a blank plate. Just connect the two wires with a wire nut. No?

  • @FandFFabricaNY-vd3ec
    @FandFFabricaNY-vd3ec 17 днів тому

    Great video.
    I’m running wiring (12/2) up in the attic in a 70s house that never had fans in any of the rooms, is a 14/2 constant on wiring in the attic ok to tap 12/2 wiring into ?
    I haven’t checked the gage of the wiring in attic yet but I want to know in advance if this is ok and if not what is the solution?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  16 днів тому

      You can use 12 gauge wire on any circuit up to 20 amps. 14 gauge is only for 15 amp circuits, so you can extend the circuit with 12 gauge but it’s thicker and more expensive than 14.

  • @alfredlim7582
    @alfredlim7582 11 місяців тому +1

    Nicely done. What's the size of your ceiling fan?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks 😊 they’re 52 inch.

  • @kneel513
    @kneel513 3 місяці тому

    Hi Handy dad! I have a couple of questions as I would love to add a ceiling fan to my mom’s room in our house.
    1) how can you tell what amp your circuit is? Meaning how to tell which gauge wire to add.
    2) there is a switch in her room that connects to an outlet. Should I find a way to connect the wire to that switch?

    • @handydadtv
      @handydadtv  3 місяці тому +2

      Identify the circuit. The number on the breaker will be 15 or 20 indicating the amp rating. 15 amps can use 14 gauge wire, otherwise use 12 gauge wire.
      I recommend finding the easiest source of constant power and just use the pull chains or remote.

  • @anthonyb97
    @anthonyb97 Рік тому

    Not helpful at all, run the wires to the box and show that