WE ADDED A CEILING FAN // TLF 35

[@cherylwebster2266]

It is nice to see someone show a "real" install with mistakes and fumbles. It showed how things really go together. Thank you.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@coreybaker1997]

"we might be in trouble here"....literally me on any home project in the first 3 minutes.

[@handydadtv]

LOL I’m sure that’s an exaggeration.

[@ernestleo6284]

Great video showing how to install a ceiling fan/light junction box hanger. I purchased the same hanger and went into the attic to install the unit. With the legs upside down it was easier to screw them into the 2 framework. Easy to install and makes for a very secure hanger for the ceiling fan/light I installed.

[@handydadtv]

Definitely easier with an attic

[@neverlyhill4473]

Really thought I was going to have to cut ceiling open. This video has helped a lot. Thank you.

[@handydadtv]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@caryvowels3125]

It has been a long time since I worked in residential electrical work, but I believe the Hubbell-Raco 2711B5 Connector, Squeeze, NMSC Cable, 1/2-Inch, Zinc requires an insulating bushing like Rigid/IMC 1/2 in. Insulating Bushing. You provide good tips and excellent process work. I may be wrong but If I recall correctly an uninsulated connection such as the one used requires by NEC an insulating bushing o minimize the chance of cutting the cable or wires.

[@Mark-yy2py]

Unusual story! Normally people from New Jersey will move down to Florida, not the other way around! Thanks for sharing.

[@handydadtv]

Haha yes indeed

[@MECS1987]

I guessed right😁 I've installed quite a few ceiling fans in my home but I ran into a huge problem at least I thought it was until I watched your video...thank you very much

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@mitchfredricks9579]

TY for sharing.... I was running through this same exact scenario I needed an answer for and never realized that there was this type of box. When I installed the ceiling fan I noticed a week after it came down a little bit from the ceiling meaning the box was loose and when I first saw the box it looks like they just screwed it directly into the joist that was running alongside the hole. It was a plastic box and not a metal one. So I'm going to remove the fan remove the box and figure out the best case scenario. Thanks again and you now have a new subscriber because you present everything in very easy to understand terms and methods and installations.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!

[@supabarbi]

I don't even need to install ceiling fan but I still watch it, it's very relaxing to watch your videos

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@joemcfarland4121]

@@handydadtv hello again‼ I need your expertise help again. I have a project where the kitchen lights I have are 2 halogen ballasts. I want to remove those and replace them with flush mounts, but also add 2 more flush mounts totaling 4 flush mounts. My question is how wod I add the 2 more electrical sources for the 2 NEW flush mount lighting?

[@handydadtv]

You need to add ceiling boxes for those lights. Here’s one way to do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gae9q3-Aoq-bqrc

[@joemcfarland4121]

@@handydadtv Thank You! For some reason the link will not open up though.

[@handydadtv]

Hmm don’t know why it won’t work. Just look on my channel for a video a couple of weeks ago about adding a ceiling box in an existing ceiling.

[@harrisonswyter4601]

Great video. This is exactly what Im looking for. I also love that you kept in the mistake. Im glad to learn from yours first!

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure. Thanks 😊

[@rosebain4436]

this is the first of your videos I've seen. A step by step for the exact job I'm doing! you're awesome! thank you

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure. Glad it was helpful.

[@caregiver4004]

Thanks for this video im remodeling a manufactured home, no cieling light, im using same bracket but its 2 1/8, no biggie, but i used 14/3 wire so i didn't have to run 2 lines 1 switch for light, and 1 for fan. thanks again. happy Thanksgiving. ✌

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the note. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@wakeupisrael5196]

What I caught is you put the Romex wire connector up in the ceiling the opposite way 😂😂 great video though appreciate you!

[@handydadtv]

No, I did that right. The screws to clamp the wires always go outside the box.

[@wakeupisrael5196]

@@handydadtv you're right! I think just looking at you mount it in the ceiling just seemed wrong cause if you had to loosen or need more wire. Good job 👍🏾 nice vid

[@shanedurrance]

Great video dude, thanks!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@stevenmorris2293]

Thanks for the help. Appreciate it .

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@sammyat56]

thanks for the video- hat size hole for this bracket?

[@handydadtv]

It’s a standard 4-inch box.

[@bowserificB]

Very helpful - and real - foibles and all

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@rcasturi55]

Great Useful Video . Thanks

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@HeartofNoah7]

I would have stripped the 2 Romex coverings back to where they entered the box. It would have left you with more mobility to move your wires around. Also, I would have put a grounding pigtail to the grounding screw and tied the grounding wires together.

[@handydadtv]

Good tips!

[@ItAintMeBabe99]

Excellent ! I was wondering how I was going to do this.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful

[@heroknaderi]

Very Helpful good job

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@theflyerpr40d]

Hi, I’m so confused so you don’t need to bolt the metal piece to the woods/ joist? Any way for the bar to loosen or once tight it won’t come loose? Thanks.

[@handydadtv]

No need to bolt it. The teeth dig into the wood and then you attach the fan so it can’t unscrew.

[@joec3247]

are there smaller mounts for joist spacings less than 16 inches? Thank You

[@handydadtv]

I don’t think so. Check with a local electrical supply company.

[@lancelotlink3907]

Good job HandyD. I enjoy videos that don't edit out the mistakes. Makes me feel better when I have a brain fart. Do you have insulation in that attic? I have 3 feet of blowin insulation to work around ugh.

[@handydadtv]

This is a downstairs ceiling so no insulation to deal with. I usually install recessed lights and fan boxes from the attic, if possible. But you have my sympathy having to deal with blown-in insulation.

[@lancelotlink3907]

@@handydadtv Ahh a downstairs ceiling. I would also normally install from the attic but I dont want to disturb all that newly blow insulation. I heard it doesn't insulate as well when you move it around.

[@ragdepc]

😂😂Yes I did got it as soon as you ask!!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@michael5704]

I romoved a light fixture and want to install a fan. There’s only 3 wires, ground, neutral and power, do I connect the ground wire to the screw? What ground would I use for the fan then?

[@handydadtv]

All grounds need to be connected together always.

[@toothrowedTV]

I live in a double wide Lucky I checked before installing ceiling fan The thing is The hole is closer to one side about 4” from the stud The 2x4 stud in the ceiling are 24” apart So I don’t know what to do now

[@handydadtv]

I would cut the ceiling from stud to stud and add another 2x4 between them. Then attach a pancake ceiling fan box to the new wood. Then patch the ceiling.

[@Dhi-fe5eu]

How did you know about how deep the brace needed to be. Im a beginner with these braces.

[@handydadtv]

It has flanges that sit on the back of the drywall so the box is automatically at the right depth.

[@mr.g937]

Don't think you are supposed to put two cables through the same connector. 1 cable per connector per knock-out. There is an exception in the NEC code for plastic single-gang boxes where the wire is stapled within 6 inches of the box - there you can remove the plastic box connector and put two cables through the same hole.

[@handydadtv]

I’m not an electrician. I just copy what I’ve seen electricians do.

[@hectormorales6175]

You’re allowed up to two romex cables

[@saintlounatic4582]

@@handydadtv yeah but professionally speaking you would go one a piece. Looks better and keeps the wires separated for trouble shooting. I usually la el the wires and write in the actual box with sharpie.

[@Nezello]

How do you make it tight and flush with the dry wall?

[@handydadtv]

It’s designed to be flush with 1/2” drywall.

[@norm2923]

These things are great unless you are working in a ceiling with a vapour barrier and blown insulation. It has to go above the vapour barrier and you have to plow through the insulation to reach the ceiling joist. You can't tell when it's seated against the joist. There is no real way of clearing the insulation from between the end of the bracket and the joist.

[@handydadtv]

Yeah insulation sucks.

[@stephenm5279]

Is there any trick you do to line up the bracket and screws with the holes in the housing?

[@handydadtv]

Steady hands

[@yumyumswaterofficial1468]

Thanks man this really help me out

[@handydadtv]

Glad to hear

[@TK421Reporting]

put both wires through and tightened grommet while having them split the bar

[@TK421Reporting]

NAILED IT

[@garinhash]

would this work on a ceiling that isnt flat? the ceiling at my house is sloped/angled.

[@handydadtv]

I think it would. Never tried though.

[@oldskoolwayy]

So what if you have to remove a weaker brace for an stronger one,, is there an easier way besides crawling through an attic..

[@handydadtv]

You always have the option of opening the ceiling and patching it when you’re done.

[@haroldcrawford8774]

There’s another video on KZbin that shows pushing the weaker brace up through the hole until it unseats, or using bolt cutters to cut the brace, then force/pry the 2 pieces out.

[@barbaralundgren9225]

What if the joists are only 8 inches apart? What do you use then?

[@handydadtv]

I’d probably use a pancake box and attach it to the joist. Four inches off center won’t be too noticeable.

[@andrewdevenezia4927]

Your mistake was moving to NJ

[@MrFitness94]

Nice video. 90% sure that metal connector is for armored cable only though, not non-metallic like you have here

[@handydadtv]

No there’s a different connector for metallic cable.

[@MrFitness94]

@@handydadtv okay handydad i guess us canadians do it weird! Thanks for the reply

[@oa6671]

These are called romex connectors he did it right I like to use them instead the gromets

[@Dhi-fe5eu]

I’m guessing the wires are on each side of the brace. Only a guess.

[@handydadtv]

You’re right 👆🏻

[@raulandmylulu]

Did notice. I’ve done that more times than I’d like to admit

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@Andy_and_Michelle_Adventures]

My problem isn't cutting a new hole and installing fan box and ceiling fan. My problem is locating the wires in the ceiling and not having to get in attic. Plus not having to run a ton of new wire, just to move ceiling fan 3 or 4 feet.

[@handydadtv]

It’s much easier if you have an attic above: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ3NlqmonruJfJY

[@Grimreaper420ful]

Best video on web for this. Thank you.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much

[@bentzirozenfeld]

How did you solve the issue with the double stud ?

[@handydadtv]

I screwed the claw in as far as I could. Thankfully it was enough for me to fit it in the space.

[@cathywildman8956]

Thank you

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure 👍🏻

[@sticksxx84]

You have a wire on each side of the support.

[@handydadtv]

Yes 👍🏻

[@treads2595]

What’s going on with your Model Y? Haven’t seen any new videos.

[@handydadtv]

I haven’t been driving it very much, thanks to COVID. Just passed 4,000 miles. I will have a video coming soon though.

[@vincenttattanelli5271]

wires need to be on the same side of the bracket....;)

[@handydadtv]

NOW you tell me!

[@talonsilverhawk5763]

Wire on bothe sides of the beam

[@kneedalz]

Opposite sides?

[@handydadtv]

?

[@MsCocopuffy]

I just received the bracket you provided for us from Amazon. It has plastic end caps not metal like yours. Mine arrived with the end piece broken off. I went back and looked at the video again and you say you purchased from Home Depot. Why than give us a link to a whole different product? This one made from Weatinghouse is cheaply made

[@handydadtv]

Sorry that happened. I always try to link the exact product but that’s not always possible. Amazon customer service is great so they will definitely exchange or return it.

[@worldfamouszona9797]

Baller

[@handydadtv]

👍🏻

[@jondo9919]

No more lawn care vids?

[@tomprovan50]

you put too much insulation through

[@handydadtv]

Ok

[@Precocktrigger]

70pound fan

[@handydadtv]

I know, right?

[@rudy6222]

Can’t you just leave the wago nuts on there?

[@handydadtv]

Not sure I understand. It’s been a while since I watched.