
Originally Posted by
ceilingfanrepair
Let me know how it works out. Good job keeping the vintage fan!
I finally quit whining and jumped on fan installation. I was stalling to avoid dealing with reinforcing ceiling box which I was going to have to do from below. It turned out to be a non-event.
(1) Surprise! Electrical box was installed and wired to accommodate ceiling fan. Entire task took less than 1/2 hour - not counting time spent trucking tools & ladder up & down basement stairs.
(2) Fan looks/runs good. Essentially silent except for sound of blades in air.
(3) Remote control became moot question. The fan works from wall switch. Pull chain is accessible (barely) but, given fan size (56"), there isn't much need for speed variation. My wife is happy with the new crystal pull so - - -
(4) Time to quit while I'm ahead.
Thanks for inputs/advice.