Nettet13. jan. 2024 · When choosing a fan, note the size of your room. The blades need to be at least 18 to 24 inches away from all walls, a minimum of 7 feet from the floor, and 10 … Nettet26. mar. 2006 · With Knob & tube you have no ground. You would have to Identify the neutral and hot wire from the existing wires. Each conductor would have to be insulated and secured, as it enters the box. It can be done, I would not want it done. Lets see if others have more input for you on this. Upvote # 3 03-25-06, 11:19 PM bolide Member …

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Nettet14. sep. 2024 · You don't have to hire a handyman to install a ceiling fan. To connect your ceiling fan to existing wires, make sure that you have the right fan hardware and … Nettet3. sep. 2013 · These knobs and tubes are drilled into the rafters or attic floors where electrical wiring passes through. Parallel strands of wire run in the rafters or attic floor. These wires are at least 3 inches apart from … sao aria of the night torrent

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Nettet(Now obviously a ceiling fan has to be mounted to a ceiling fan rated box or directly to the structure in which case wire connections are simply covered by the escutcheon … NettetSolution: Replace two-prong receptacles with properly grounded three-prong ones, if wiring allows it (Also, test all existing three-prong receptacles with a GFCI circuit tester to make sure they’re grounded. Rewire any that aren’t. 10. Plug Falls Out of Receptacle Illustration by Ian Warpole Nettet21. jun. 2006 · Jun 21, 2006 #1 this is just for the 'principle' of debate. I have a friend that has an old house , rental that has knob and tube wiring in it (built in 1952, no ground). Most of the recepticles are 2 prong, no ground. He puts in a celing fan, just tapped into knob and tube. There is no ground. sao archer