This is for all of you who might encounter the same situation: installing a ceiling fan where there is only a plastic light box and no attic access. The hardware necessary is called Saf-T-Brace by Westinghouse. It required a fair amount of muscle to install(I would recommend using some channel locks to really secure the bugger in place). If you're in a mobile home, you'll notice that the joists are not 3 1/2" high so you may want to install the bar in upside down so the "teeth" grip the wood.
It took me about 15 minutes to install(after extra cutting with the jigsaw to facilitate the larger box) and I now have a 5-blade, 36" fan fully operational and spinning.
Good luck!
Peace |
Member Since
04/09/2008
Total Contributions
47 Posts
|
Moderated by Handyman 
