Can These Fan-Rated Boxes Really Handle Your Ceiling Fan? Find Out!

[@BearStar1]

Whenever I install Ceiling Fan Boxes, I always use metal boxes screwed to a 2x4 or 2x6 blocking that is screwed or nailed with a framing nailer between the ceiling joists ! The House may fall down , but not the fans !!

[@chichidouglas5078]

That's a typical fan installation.

[@stevelopez372]

@@chichidouglas5078 Yes, fan rated metal boxes. The number of threads matter, besides the fact that they are metal . Lol.

[@portaadonai]

4:12 UM, I carry 10/32, 10/24, 10/24 SS, 8/32, 8/32 nuts, 6/32, 6/32 nuts, 1/4 lags, 1/4 toggles, Tapcons, plastic anchors, flat washer kits, small wood screw kits, 1 1/4 screws, 1 1/2 screws, 2 screws, roofing nails, self tappers, and more at all times

[@Robleblanc]

That's great! But the manufacturer requires that you use the screws provided. These are special 10/32 screws that are designed specifically for use with the Carlon fan rated box

[@Drew-z6y]

man i missed so many crucial things and problems that I’ve ran into in the past while hanging up ceiling fans that you thought in this video thank you so much.

[@estevaness]

I’m definitely liking the ceiling fan rated smart boxes by Southwire, especially when doing retrofits

[@flowerstone]

I usually add some blocking to the box even with the adjustable brackets. I’ve used plastic, fiberglass, and metal boxes and always add more support if I feel it needs it. 😊

[@demontekdigital1704]

Ya know, Jeff Thorman would have assembled, AND installed that fan with his impact driver, LOL. The man is an insane genius, but like you, the hero we all need! thank you, Dustin, sir.

[@hunterstark9556]

Loved the video Dustin! Big fan!

[@chuckthetekkie]

It's funny how our brains work sometimes. When I saw the title of this video I thought it was your viewers rating power boxes they've used. It never occurred to me that you were talking about Ceiling Fans so I never bothered to watch this video until I watched the short.

[@flowerstone]

I was a journeyman industrial electrician and maintenance manager later. Not packing tools was something that drove me crazy. I was constantly having to get after my guys about this. I’m not sure why it was an issue. As a millwright I had a tool belt with all the basic tools and I wore it all the time and it only came off during breaks. Same thing as an electrician. 😊

[@PsalmCourier]

Been binge watchin your content man much appreciated your solid work and great attitude. Been a game changer.

[@AzeveidoMateus]

I honestly hate plastic boxes. The only ones I like are those remodel boxes with the tabs because they can really bail you out of a jam when you need to add a box without doing drywall work. But if the wall or ceiling is open using metal is the same amount of work, they’re stronger, the threads are less delicate, and then when replacing the drywall you can use a zip tool along the sides of the box without chewing up the box like you do on a plastic box. I get it the plastic is marginally cheaper, but to each their own I guess.

[@jmcguire56]

I recently installed a fan in my home office with attic access however the air handler sits right above where the fan goes. I used one of the expanding steel bars with metal box; amazing how well it works.

[@TR4Ajim]

An interesting video would be how to wire a light/fan (with remote) so the light is only controlled by a wall switch, but the fan is still operated by the remote.

[@yeroca]

Buy an extra remote, and mount it to the wall.

[@jcnash02]

Probably just read the manual from the manufacturer.

[@David0lyle]

For old work I like the type that expands between the studs. 😕 It wasn’t a deliberate test but I can tell you that the bar is capable of holding 180 lbs.

[@tommycho9068]

Very educated video Thank you

[@hankwilson]

I like to run wire loops for the same reasons you mentioned but also incase the Sheetrock guys accidentally zip our wires and I can cut the damaged wire and pull down the slack. Also, I learned recently you have to use a spreader fan rated box on sloped ceilings instead of a nail on. Reason being the mounting bracket that holds the ball joint has to sit a certain way. I wonder why they don’t make fan rated boxes with screws on all four sides instead of two.

[@garbo8962]

Old school and would never use a blue light special plastic box anywhere but low voltage. Only carried metal & fiberglass boxes in my van because they have a much better fire rating and only type allowed in some commercial work.

[@RdzAladdin]

My favorite ceiling fan rated box is the saddle fan boxes.

[@TheOGize]

They need to put something on the bar to easily make the box stick out a half inch. Why its on the box ile never get it

[@ggrimm79]

I find that the fan blades can get in the way if you install them before hanging the motor housing, etc.

[@thetslabus]

One of my pet peeves is coming along later to change out a fan and finding only 12/2 from the switch to the unit instead of 12/3. Very common to later want separate controls at the switch and fishing new wire later in finished walls and ceilings is annoying.

[@mikesmoth-v4w]

do a video on occ sensor/powerpack wiring

[@randymathews3348]

I pretty much install em the exact same way you do. I've tried building them on the ground but it's annoying. Much heavier that way and you have to try to work btw the blades which is a pain w those tiny ass canopy screws

[@theebenReyes]

Can i just use the same bracket that the old non fan rated box was on. Those pretty common on new builds

[@MadWorld75]

When it said Hunter on the box I cried a little inside.

[@RandomGuy041]

Why

[@JerOnPender]

I want an instructional on how to use the weights to balance a wobbly fan.

[@nathanrussell2158]

I’ve used same tiny buck knife since 03.

[@yessir640]

Need a Video from ya for Doing a Pipe Rack!!

[@kliajesal4592]

That looks like the same DeWalt impact driver I use, where's your Milwaukee?

[@jasondocg2113]

I know this is unrelated to the video, but I’d like your thoughts on how in the world to get into the electrician trade when no one will take a new apprentice?

[@bihimdarth3030]

Did he miss the canopy screw cover? Absolutely shameful jk awesome vid and cool product I hope I can talk my boss into these

[@Sundance54]

Build on the ceiling one piece at a time👍

[@edrizzleh8560]

2 feet 3 quarter brother☝🏼

[@passwordman1]

Don't the wires need to either be run through bored holes or along a catwalk?

[@BigSlick777]

Do you guys ever worry about silica dust or asbestos when dealing with service work or being around guys cutting concrete who dont care?

[@stephensweet8291]

24.75 inches is half of 49.5 inches

[@randallthomas5207]

I have a tape measure which has decimal markings on one edge, and a half marking on the other edge. Read the length on the decimal edge, than mark the halfway directly off the other edge. Speeds things up for those who can’t do math in their heads.

[@feyrband]

@@randallthomas5207 which one is that?

[@randallthomas5207]

@@feyrband Starret or Lufkin used to make it. They had 25-ft tapes with decimal markings instead of fractional marks, same fractional hash marks, just 0.500, instead of 1/2, and 0.250 instead of 1/4. Look for "Self Centering" Tapes. Don't know if they still make the decimal ones.

[@bobschlotterfishing2678]

I hate these new type of fans.... Just give me a good old school fan with pull cords. Those modules are such a pain to fit in.

[@robfahey1349]

Dustin love your videos but breaking the integral box clamp and sheetrock / drywall screws? I personally prefer the metal ceiling fan boxes, I've seen plastic boxes that have become brittle for whatever reason I guess over time that even a simple light swap all of the sudden breaks the screw holder and now you need to replace the box, however I like that these actually attach the fan bracket to the bar bracket though that bar still looks like a normal light bracket box not as heavy gauge as ceiling fan box. Also on that note I feel the weatherproof boxes you can't win because the plastic breaks especially the screw tabs, and the metal cast zinc whatever it is messes with the WR devices in that the stainless steel screws gall and break. It's like either way your destined to replace the box when it comes to outdoor.

[@andreajane11754]

Hey there, the Carlon boxes for the ceiling are all made from Polycarbonate, a steel bracket was added to support the fan with extruded threads that the screw bites into and it passed all the tests with flying colors. It meets the new code at a great price point.

[@MrSvobodniy]

So they don't do plastic boxes for old work? For me old work installation is about 95% of time...

[@sharkey086]

I'll stick with metal boxes to support a fan. No way I'll trust plastic for that.

[@aupconstruction9956]

Guy isn't wearing gloves. That's the first indicator.

[@aname3576]

lmao no