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September 16, 2007
Installing Ceiling Fan in Old Coop
I am considering installing a ceiling fan in my bedroom where there is presently a light fixture. Has anyone had experience doing so themselves in an 1880's vintage building? How difficult is it to install the hardware to support a fan? Is this DIY territory for a someone who can do electrical work? Also, any issues re vibration and the tenant upstairs? Thanks.
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A good handyman can do this for you. It could be a DIY if you're handy but having someone with some experience would be a good idea. Often it can be installed on the old gas line plug. An 1880's house should have it if the electric hasn't changed. There have been posts here on this site asking for the same info so look those up for more information.
Posted by: Rick at September 16, 2007 5:33 PM
Hi. I searched the site, and didn't find much helpful. I'll be exploring this further elsewhere, but just curious what you mean by "gas line," since I didn't make reference to such, and its unlikely there's a line hidden in the ceiling of my little bedroom that's about 2x the size of a queen-size bed...
thanks, in any case...!
Posted by: BrooklynCouch at September 16, 2007 8:23 PM
Our ceiling fan did make some vibrations and noise for the upstairs neighbor. Make sure you buy a quiet one of good quality. The cheaper they are the more noisy they are.
Posted by: guest at September 16, 2007 9:00 PM
Actually, I call the guy upstairs thumper, so maybe I'll buy a cheap fan...JUST KIDDING.
Posted by: BrooklynCouch at September 17, 2007 3:01 AM
To the OP. The gas line was for gaslight in a house of your age. The pipe that would go to a hanging gas light fixture is threaded and in the original gas / electric box. If your electric has been updated and a new box was put in it will be gone. Have a handyman take a look at your electric box in the ceiling.
Posted by: Rick at September 17, 2007 7:05 AM
I would not use a handy man that touches anything electrical in my home. Besides I am knowledgeable in electrical and you are not allowed to install a ceiling fan on your existing boxes anymore. You will need a licensed electrician to properly install this fan rated box so your fan does not come crashing down. I have used christopher john and thier prices are competitive; work is great.
Posted by: guest at September 20, 2007 5:11 PM
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