Ceiling Fan Box Weight Limit

B maximum luminaire weight.

Ceiling fan box weight limit. The code below it is not very clear unless you have the listing of the box. Housing industry punches above weight. You can buy some fairly large ceiling fans that are still under 50 pounds. The support system for the fan needs to be strong enough to keep the fan steady when it s on the highest speed but what you use for support still depends on the weight of the fan.

10 lbs should not be an issue. Adding a junction box in a finished ceiling. Moreover the magnitude of that downward force increases with blade length. Round ceiling fan rated pan 1 2 deep with 1 2 in.

Outlet boxes or fittings designed for the support of luminaires and installed as. The carlon 1 gang 18 cu. Free delivery with 45 order. Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93.

Ceiling fans not only weigh more than light fixtures but they vibrate which adds to the downward force exerted on the box. Great for residential and light commercial applications the box is made of polycarbonate is listed for use with dry wall or sheet rock. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Ko s 10 pack model 295 1 41 98.

Fans are an issue not due to weight but due to vibration and torque on start up. Round old work ceiling box is designed for use with non metallic sheathed cable in accordance with article 314 of the nec. Standard hood fan exhaust pipe size standard.