Take down ceiling fans in a beach house?
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Comments (4)Given the variety of adapters available to accomodate other lamps, the Edison base lampholder may well be the most versatile available. The candelabra and the gu-24 can be used in the Edison base with an adapter. How they look in the open end shade is another matter. This post was edited by bus_driver on Sun, Mar 3, 13 at 7:32...See Moreceiling fan light is open, can see down into it from balcony
Comments (1)Hampton Bay is a Home Depot brand and made by various manufactures in China. So unless you travel to China the only place to get parts is HD. But you may be able to retrofit a down-facing light from another manufacturer. The wiring is going to be bascially the same, the connectors are probably not, but you can cut those off and wire it directly. The fixture will be attached to the bottom of the light fixture and you may need to drill holes and bolt it on. The problem is getting access to it. But if you installed it I assume you can get it back down. If that is too much you may be able to get some screen material and fashion a cover, but that will retain heat. I assume bulb replacement is a pain too at that height. My old place had a two story stairwell with a hanging fixture. The only way for me to replace the bulb was to use a long stick with a hook to grab the fixture and pull it to the balcony and stretch over the railing and replace the bulb. It sure was a dusty fixture because it hardly ever got dusted!...See MoreHelp- can't get a ceiling fan down!
Comments (22)The non-metalic octagon boxes were not used very much. Other wiring methods have made them not necessary, almost obsolete. 314.2 Round Boxes. Round boxes shall not be used where conduits or connectors requiring the use of locknuts or bushings are to be connected to the side of the box. 314.3 Nonmetallic Boxes. Nonmetallic boxes shall be permitted only with open wiring on insulators, concealed knob-and-tube wiring, cabled wiring methods with entirely nonmetallic sheaths, flexible cords, and nonmetallic raceways. Exception No. 1: Where internal bonding means are provided between all entries, nonmetallic boxes shall be permitted to be used with metal raceways or metal-armored cables. Exception No. 2: Where integral bonding means with a provision for attaching an equipment bonding jumper in-side the box are provided between all threaded entries in nonmetallic boxes listed for the purpose, nonmetallic boxes shall be permitted to be used with metal raceways or metalarmored cables. . Back to the subject at hand... You should get a box that is rated for a paddle fan, but the holes probably won't line up either, unless you get a 4" box that has holes a little further apart. (I don't really know what size yours is now) If the holes on the new bracket are far enough apart, (and you have access from above) you could nail 2×4s to the joists on each side of the box, and use #10 screws to screw into the boards at least 1.5". Or use a saddle type box that goes over one 2×4. If you do not have access from above, you take out the old box and replace it with one of these. http://www.homedepot.com/p/15-5-cu-in-Retrofit-Ceiling-Fan-Saf-T-Brace-0110000/204845572 The local hardware store will have several other options, depending on the situation. http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public/crousehinds/commercial-products/catalog-pdfs/ceiling-fan-boxes-supports.pdf...See Moreare ceiling fans and oscillating fans okay near house plants?
Comments (8)Fans help to keep insect populations down, can eliminate or ameliorate the effects of passive solar (heat) gain that occurs when a plant's leaves act as a passive solar collector and over-heat, which occurs much more frequently than sunburn. Air movement also speeds up the nutrient stream and causes an increase in evapotransporation, which means it increases the plant's nutrient load - generally a good thing because it increases both additive and multiplicative growth. Additive growth = lengthening and thickening, multiplicative growth = more leaves, branches, and roots. Air movement also helps the plant retain growth inside the canopy outline (for trees) and increases the potential for back-budding. I have 2 - 4 x 8 grow tables under lights in my basement, and I have 3 fans running 24-7 from mid-Sep until around end of May. Al...See MoreCaroline Hamilton
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