Install and Wire Ceiling Fan Boxes from an Attic

[@PrimidMedia]

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

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@J.D.416]

I enjoyed your video. You have a very calming voice when instructing, which I appreciate as someone who overthinks when doing things like this

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@neshawhite4518]

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]

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

[@chadjackson5814]

Excellent video. That adjustable box is a great invention!

[@handydadtv]

Yes indeed

[@tedpearson8015]

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

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@larryseibold4287]

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).

[@handydadtv]

Good catch!

[@samh9885]

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]

Be sure to get a fan rated for outdoor locations.

[@daphlavor]

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]

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?

[@fooey88]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing!

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure!

[@zekenzy6486]

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

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@FandFFabricaNY-vd3ec]

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]

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]

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

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊 they’re 52 inch.

[@DCDura]

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

[@handydadtv]

All good.

[@kneel513]

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]

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.

[@jasono2139]

1) -the wire gauge should be determined by the load, not the circuit breaker.- (edit: not if you're strictly following the NEC for small conductors...🙄) Your ceiling fan should say what the maximum amount of amps it draws is. Do not tap a circuit though that could be at capacity if all the loads are turned on (typically lights and outlets are separate - or should be) 2) I wouldn't... unless you plan on rewiring the switch to a circuit connecting to the lights. This is how you end up with houses where none of the circuits make any sense.

[@handydadtv]

Never use wire of a lesser gauge than required by the breaker. That is a fire hazard.

[@jasono2139]

@@handydadtv not true... See 240.4 & T-310.16 Conductor Protection and Ampacity by Dave Gordon. As an electrician, per NEC... you're "correct" for certain small conductors. You should match the conductor to the breaker. As an engineer... you're wrong. Romex conductors are rated to 90°C. For a 14ga wire, that's an apacity of 25amps. Unless the space has extremely high ambient temperatures, it'll easily carry 20amps. The probability of a fire occurring by going from a 12ga to 14ga wire on a 20amp circuit is practically zero... I'd agree going from a 10ga to a 14ga on a 30amp circuit though would be unwise.

[@anthonyb97]

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

[@handydadtv]

Sorry to disappoint you

[@victorsvillegas]

@@handydadtvhe trippin you good.