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Eagle,

I printed your balance post, and put them in the trucks. The guys, still want to see you install a fan in 15 minutes, install support box, assy fan, hang and balance, they said they would pay to see that. Maybe we should have a contest on fan installations, with a prize for the fastest installation. We get some real good ones, with lath and plaster, tin ceilings, 40's wiring, just haven't hit those newer homes much.

LK, I'm good, but not that good. To install a fan in 15 minutes everything has to be just right. Fan box existing, simple fan, etc. For these conditions, I consider 30 minutes or less acceptable. Luckily around here most houses are fairly new and anything newer than 10 years is likely to have a fan rated box.

Side Note. Would anyone else like to see a code change to require a fan rated box (or at least metal) in every bedroom, family room, breakfast room, or any room a heavy fixture or fan is likely to be installed?

[This message has been edited by Electric Eagle (edited 11-01-2004).]

that wouldn't bother me at all. I would probably word it any habitable room over xft X xft. exceptions: bathrooms, closets ..... pendants over an island... hmmmm. this could get haphazard enforcement.
How about use common sense..... hmmmm...... that could get difficult too.