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Zeke
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$281 for a ceiling box? You should be able to hang a chain fall from that.
(really, I don't know)
(really, I don't know)
CitadelBlue
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I would not mount a fan on any kind of plastic box. Metal box or the fan isn't being hung. I just replaced a plastic box that was fan because of the the fan mounting brackets on the box broke.
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wyliesdiesels
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probably limited quantity due to supply chain issues so the seller has jacked up the price sky high
There is only 1 type of plastic box that is suitable for hanging a fan & the fan mounting bracket is fastened to the framing with it. The OP's is not a fan rated box.
rlitman
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I've seen a few styles that use plastic boxes, but the fan is NEVER supported with screws hanging directly from the plastic. Usually there's a metal strap hidden on top of the box that connects the machine screws the fan hangs from to either the framing or the expanding arm.
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aunsafe2015
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I'm leaning towards thinking that it is not fan rated. I'm going to remove the box and inspect further tomorrow, and likely replace it with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEIYHA/?tag=atomicindus08-20
wyliesdiesels
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yeah it isnt. get a proper fan rated box
nadogail
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Hang a fan from a plastic box? Not on my watch.
sparky 1971
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This is the only type of fan rated bar hanger I am aware of.
www.menards.com
There are a few plastic fan rated boxes, but none of them have a bar hanger. They attach directly to framing
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And my favorite
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RACO KWIK-BRACE® 4" Steel Round Ceiling Fan/Fixture Electrical Box & Bracket
The RACO® four-inch, steel, round ceiling fan and fixture electrical box is 1-1/2 inches deep with new work mounting bracket. It is used to mount ceiling fans and light fixtures in new or existing construction where joists are accessible.
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There are a few plastic fan rated boxes, but none of them have a bar hanger. They attach directly to framing
Southwire® SmartBox™ Round 24 Cu.In. PVC Ceiling Fan/Fixture Electrical Box
The SmartBox Fan and Fixture box is UL listed to support 50-pound ceiling fans and 75-pound light fixtures, and works for all kinds of job situations. It is side beam mounted with three 2-inch #10 hex head screws versus bottom beam mounted. It's ideal for upgrading light fixtures to light...
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RACO Round 12.5 Cu.In. PVC Ceiling Fan & Fixture SADDLE-BOX®
The RACO® four-inch, nonmetallic, round ceiling fan and fixture electrical box with saddle mounting bracket is for used to mount ceiling fans and light fixtures in new or existing construction where joists are accessible. The saddle design provides superior support and straddles standard...
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And my favorite
Legrand® Slater® Round 20 Cu.In. PVC Electrical Ceiling Box with Side Bracket
Slater® ceiling fan or chandelier boxes are constructed of impact-resistant Noryl® thermoplastic. They are virtually unbreakable and nonconductive and are complemented by innovative extras that cut installation time. One advantage is the angled, rugged, and metal mounting bracket which safely...
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alfredeneuman
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Fan Rated boxes have 10-32 threads. Standard boxes have 8-32.
The fan will be supported by the screws in the framing, I still prefer metal.My house was built with plastic ceiling fan boxes in all the rooms
