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240shwag t1_iudxhe9 wrote

You want to use a 4” round pancake fan box, at least that is what we call them in the US. They come with two heavy screws to secure the box to the framing and sit flush with the outside surface of the ceiling.

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a_lost_shadow t1_iudzifa wrote

Here's an example of what 240shwag was referring to:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-1-2-in-Deep-5-9-cu-in-Ceiling-Fan-Box-with-Metal-Cover-CMB50/205383205

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Fidlefadle OP t1_iuemxhb wrote

Yeah this looks perfect, found something similar on Amazon. Thank you!

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Penguinis t1_iufk94a wrote

Literally installed that box about 8 hours ago. Works perfect and comes with the screws for install.

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25BicsOnMyBureau t1_iue1xk0 wrote

Either a pancake box or just 3 and 7/8" holesaw through this wood and sink your regular box. It's definitely not structural.

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