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Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on March 20, 2007, 12:06 pm
> Hi,
>
> We used to have a light/fan fixture and we now removed and want to
> hang a single light fixture which is quite heavy (40+lb) and is meant
> to hang on a hook like a plant basket.
>
> When we removed the fan, we were left with this:
> http://www.math.drexel.edu/~pg/holeinwall.jpg
>
> Two questions.
>
> 1. How did they install (through such a small hole) that metal piece
> (that is attached to the two beams on either side) that used to hold
> the fan?
>
> 2. How can I somehow use this setup to hang my light fixture or do I
> necessarily need to screw my hood into a beam?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Aaron Fude
>
In your picture: No junction box? Just a hole in the ceiling and wires
sticking out?
Yesterday, there was a brief but informative discussion about installing a
braced box for hanging something heavy.
Subject line:
"Removed ceiling fixture, now what?"
Check it out.
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