Ceiling fan wiring...need info.

dnasser · August 13, 2009, 3:01pm

Is this ok…or should I recommend consultation with an electrician ?
My take is: should the wire be in conduit or behind the wall.

jjonas · August 13, 2009, 3:32pm

Acceptable in my area.

mlarson · August 13, 2009, 3:33pm

If that is a listed wireway, I see no problem other than aesthetics.

bgraham · August 13, 2009, 10:01pm

Not something that appeals to everyone but it does have it place.

jmckee · August 13, 2009, 10:19pm

it’s fine other than ugly David…

fnewman · August 20, 2009, 2:00pm

I would not write it up because that wiring method is acceptable. However, I might question if the ceiling box is rated for the fan hanging load.

Jim_Port · August 20, 2009, 2:20pm

If the ceiling box is not the sole support for the fan it does not need to be rated for fan support.

lfoster · August 20, 2009, 7:08pm

Is the ceiling angled (as in cathedral) or is the fan swinging wildly ?

Jim_Port · August 20, 2009, 10:28pm

Based upon the second photo the ceiling is sloped.

ppendley · August 21, 2009, 4:55am

Not the preferred method but as long as it conforms to the Manufacturers installation instructions then it should be ok.

mjorgensen · August 21, 2009, 9:40am

Very common practice and widely accepted in my location.

fnewman · August 24, 2009, 2:05am

True, but given the wiring method it is very likely that the box is the only support fotr the fan.