Hi all
First post on the forum folks, so hello.
Looking for advice on whether an octagonal metal outlet box is suitable for 42" fan installation (weight of fan 13lbs). The manual does say that the box has to be approved for ceiling fans (usually for >35lbs, accounting for rotational torque I guess) but I cant tell due to paint splatter. I have had a similar fan installed in an adjacent bedroom for about 7 years already, no issues. Im pretty sure its attached to a joist, but perhaps not completely on the joist. Wiring has R/W/B+ground.
Pic attached
Cheers all
Jim (Ontario, Canada)
First post on the forum folks, so hello.
Looking for advice on whether an octagonal metal outlet box is suitable for 42" fan installation (weight of fan 13lbs). The manual does say that the box has to be approved for ceiling fans (usually for >35lbs, accounting for rotational torque I guess) but I cant tell due to paint splatter. I have had a similar fan installed in an adjacent bedroom for about 7 years already, no issues. Im pretty sure its attached to a joist, but perhaps not completely on the joist. Wiring has R/W/B+ground.
Pic attached
Cheers all
Jim (Ontario, Canada)
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