Butt Splice Leads in a ceiling fan down rod

[LarryFine]

I had one fan that we had a 4' down rod. The wires were within 2" of the end of the pipe... you would think they would make it reach a pretty common size

They did: three feet.

 

[Little Bill]

I had one fan that we had a 4' down rod. The wires were within 2" of the end of the pipe... you would think they would make it reach a pretty common size

Seems like if I'm installing one with only the short nipple, there is 15' of wire to cut off!
But if I have to add a long rod, there isn't enough.
I will fess up to splicing in the downrod!

 

[Dennis Alwon]

They did: three feet.

You may be right but they make, without being custom made, 6' rods so they should leave the wire long enough for that size downrod. Of course, 6 feet is uncommon so they don't want to waste wire...

Since the rod and fan are together I wonder whether the NEC has any input into the equipment per se.

 

[readydave8]

What if you just took the fan light apart and installed longer leads?

Not sure how practical that would be, when I take fans apart for scrap the wires usually won't pull out (except the blue to light kit connection)

 

[Joethemechanic]

Not sure how practical that would be, when I take fans apart for scrap the wires usually won't pull out (except the blue to light kit connection)

Yeah might not be so easy. I haven't taken one apart that far since 1980 something. Probably wasn't worth doing then, I think I did it just because someone said I couldn't fix it. I think there was a petite blonde and some beer involved too

 

[rambojoe]

I can't find any manufacturer's instructions for lengthening the wires.

Yeah... Dont cut the leads till the customer is happy...

 

[curt swartz]

They used to sell wire extensions that included butt splices. Now it looks like Hunter includes a "Wago" type connector instead of a butt splice.

Hunter 60 in. Multi-Colored Wire Extension Downrod Kit 99779 - The Home Depot

If you have high ceilings and need downrods 36 in. or more for the perfect fan height above the floor, then we have you covered. Our current fans are set up for ceiling heights less than 10 ft., appropriate

www.homedepot.com

 

[PaulMmn]

Aren't there connectors approved for use ?on Romex? behind the sheetrock, without a box?

 

[Little Bill]

Aren't there connectors approved for use ?on Romex? behind the sheetrock, without a box?

This isn't Romex (NM), it's the internal fan wiring.

 

[readydave8]

Aren't there connectors approved for use ?on Romex? behind the sheetrock, without a box?

That would fit inside a fan downrod?