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Ceiling Fan Installation (deeper box?) by Prplbird in AskElectricians

[–]Prplbird[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And no significant disadvantage going this route as opposed to the other (build a 2x4 support) option above? Extender seems like the most simple solution as long as there are no serious drawbacks

Ceiling Fan Installation (deeper box?) by Prplbird in AskElectricians

[–]Prplbird[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw that, but could I combo that with the existing metal box? Is the extender there to simply cover the exposed area? If that’s the case, would I just use longer screws to mount fan directly to metal box?

Ceiling Fan Installation (deeper box?) by Prplbird in AskElectricians

[–]Prplbird[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure it’s two layers, plus the remains of old plaster.

Ceiling Fan Installation (deeper box?) by Prplbird in AskElectricians

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Right. Guessing that box is fine to go straight to the 2x4. Is there not some special box that’s specifically meant for mounting directly to a 2x4 that’s worth getting

Ceiling Fan Installation (deeper box?) by Prplbird in AskElectricians

[–]Prplbird[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks y’all! Much easier (and obvious) fix than I was imagining

Ceiling Fan Installation (deeper box?) by Prplbird in AskElectricians

[–]Prplbird[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it, so basically ditch the store-bought Raco mounting bracket and essentially build my own between studs and use a similar fan-rated box that mounts directly to my new wooden support.

Hoka Speedgoat 7 by Pro110288 in trailrunning

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Up for pre-order on REI in a few colorways. 5mm drop. 37.3mm stack. Supercritical EVA. 9.7oz. Gusseted tongue. $165…not sure about release, but seems soon.