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randyb00bandy OP t1_iwn1z8j wrote

Reply to comment by mukansamonkey in Advice on Mounting Ceiling Fan Box by randyb00bandy

Thank you. I'd rather over engineer it than the other way around and have it fall down and rip the electrical connections apart!

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GingerJacob36 t1_iwnhpbh wrote

4 is fine. 6 is overkill. 9 is ridiculous. Put 1 screw tight into a short board and see how many people would need to hang on it to pull it off.

I bet you'll figure it out! Sounds like you're on a good path.

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randyb00bandy OP t1_iwo61hp wrote

Just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing something stupid but I think you're right! Appreciate you commenting.

I ended up using 6 screws on a 2x4 since I didn't have a great space to fit a 2x6. Seems solid I'll let you know if it falls down 😂

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GingerJacob36 t1_iwoco5a wrote

I'd be comfortable putting about 500 pounds on a 2x4 screwed directly into a joist. I'd be worried more about the joist sagging than the screws or 2x4 failing. I think you'll be all set, lol.

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