About how much current does a typical ceiling fan draw? Also how long of a pipe extension can you put on one and it run ok without wobbling too badly? I have a high ceiling I will be installing a fan in and could actually use about 10-15 feet of pipe to hang it down so it is 10 feet off finished floor. Thanks
Ceiling Fan Question
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Re: Ceiling Fan Question
Less than an amp and as long as you want if the fan is balanced.
Less than an amp and as long as you want if the fan is balanced.
hurk27
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Actually the longer the pipe is the harder it is for the fan to wobble. it's those little short nipples that I have a problem with. and since the wire leads are stranded, crimp on connectors (butt splice) do a nice job of lengthening the wires But I'm not sure its code compliant as splices are not suppose to be made in a race-way and the drop pipe would be a race-way? But how else can you do it with out getting into the manufacturer's wiring?
Actually the longer the pipe is the harder it is for the fan to wobble. it's those little short nipples that I have a problem with. and since the wire leads are stranded, crimp on connectors (butt splice) do a nice job of lengthening the wires But I'm not sure its code compliant as splices are not suppose to be made in a race-way and the drop pipe would be a race-way? But how else can you do it with out getting into the manufacturer's wiring?
ceb
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It would make a big difference if the butt splice in the pipe was the only connection, you have the connection in the ceiling box which would be accessible. I know there are those that would split hairs with what I said but its in the real world we work in.
It would make a big difference if the butt splice in the pipe was the only connection, you have the connection in the ceiling box which would be accessible. I know there are those that would split hairs with what I said but its in the real world we work in.
pierre
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Are the extensions you are thinking of using from the manufacturer, or are they pipe?
Pierre
Are the extensions you are thinking of using from the manufacturer, or are they pipe?
Pierre
hurk27
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You can order them as long as you want but it does get expensive we did a church with 40' peek the down rods were 25' long x 3/4" and had to be aluminum as the fan bracket wouldn't hold the weight of steel + the fan. it was over 150#. something you might check before you order them.
You can order them as long as you want but it does get expensive we did a church with 40' peek the down rods were 25' long x 3/4" and had to be aluminum as the fan bracket wouldn't hold the weight of steel + the fan. it was over 150#. something you might check before you order them.
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I haven't really considered what to use for the extension...I wanted to hear from you guys that do this more of the time than myself...I am an old power plant electrician turned hot rod painter...Building a new house and doing my own wiring. I thought when the time came to hang the fan I would explore more options...Thanks for the input and possible suggestions for what to use for an extension.
I haven't really considered what to use for the extension...I wanted to hear from you guys that do this more of the time than myself...I am an old power plant electrician turned hot rod painter...Building a new house and doing my own wiring. I thought when the time came to hang the fan I would explore more options...Thanks for the input and possible suggestions for what to use for an extension.
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With the wires running inside the pipe (I'm assuming) wouldn't the pipe then be classified as conduit and therefore require the appropriate supports?
Bob
With the wires running inside the pipe (I'm assuming) wouldn't the pipe then be classified as conduit and therefore require the appropriate supports?
Bob
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If you purchase the extension from the manufacturer of the fan, and follow their directions, then it is all considered part of the appliance. They would also be able to sell you a kit to handle the extra weight. Any field engineered appliance might not be acceptable to your inspector unless a third party testing lab or an engineer gave it written approval.
If you purchase the extension from the manufacturer of the fan, and follow their directions, then it is all considered part of the appliance. They would also be able to sell you a kit to handle the extra weight. Any field engineered appliance might not be acceptable to your inspector unless a third party testing lab or an engineer gave it written approval.
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