Submitted by I_am_beast55 t3_11v3liw in DIY
I_am_beast55 OP t1_jcs3rgb wrote
Reply to comment by Perused in Is this existing mounting box good for a new fan? by I_am_beast55
Okay thanks. I put in shorter screws like you said. It seems to be holding but only time will tell. The fan is much lighter than the old fan which presumably was up since the 70s. So cross fingers :).
GrimResistance t1_jcs8pc8 wrote
This is not a fan rated box. A fan rated box would have 10-24 screws and screw posts or double ears. https://imgur.com/ldUwkw1.jpg
Don't just cross your fingers on this, you can get a fan rated pancake or saddle box and they're not very expensive.
I_am_beast55 OP t1_jcs9e9n wrote
Okay I'm headed to the store tomorrow. I have 4 to replace altogether
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