{"product":{"product_id":"B000HEIYHA","title":"Hubbell Raco 936 4 in. Round Retro-Brace Ceiling Fan-Rated Support, 4 in, Gray","price":"18.32","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31q+ecNhdUL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEIYHA"},"comments":[{"body":"I'd replace it with one of those new metal ones \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Raco-936-Ceiling-Fan-Support/dp/B000HEIYHA/ref=sr\\_1\\_2?keywords=ceiling+fan+mounting+bracket\u0026amp;qid=1663445498\u0026amp;sr=8-2\r\n\r\nBut hey DIY-er  here and I know shit about fuck.","subreddit_name":"Carpentry","author":"nealfive"},{"body":"This looks like an all in one cheapo builder fixture, the kind that would go in new tract housing. The box looks like a box for electrical purposes (instead of a separate terminal box or a proper joist-mounted round box), but it came with the light and the bracket all as one unit, for the finish plate and fixture to be installed after. I couldn't find any example like that on the web.\r\n\r\nYou can probably turn the nut to loosen the bracket between the joists and remove it. Then get an \"old work\" electrical box that clamps on to the drywall from behind. Or to really do things right, a new retrofit braced box: https://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Raco-936-Ceiling-Fan-Support/dp/B000HEIYHA","subreddit_name":"DIY","author":"Riegel_Haribo"},{"body":"Get a new box similar to this one: \r\n\r\nHubbell Raco 936 4 in. Round Retro-Brace Ceiling Fan-Rated Support, 4 in, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEIYHA/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_WYBZNSD36G67MJPR0BQZ?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nIt will extend to grab on to the joists on either side.","subreddit_name":"DIY","author":"Dauoa_Static"},{"body":"I would use something like this that secures between two joists\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Raco-936-Ceiling-Fan-Support/dp/B000HEIYHA/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=1P355FNFTNPS7\u0026amp;keywords=fan+box+kit+with+rod\u0026amp;qid=1651021811\u0026amp;sprefix=fan+box+kit+with+rod%2Caps%2C49\u0026amp;sr=8-5","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"shanihb"},{"body":"[4 in. old work fan box](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEIYHA/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_S72SWBMZBH6DE50XW4EJ?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1)\r\n\r\nHere is one off Amazon. Make sure to double check the weight rating on the box will work for the fan you have.(This one is rated for a 35 lb fan but I believe they have others rated for 75lb and higher)","subreddit_name":"askanelectrician","author":"NotYourAverageDingus"},{"body":"a ceiling fan requires a solid metal box attached directly to a stud, or a bracing system that attached to two joists to properly support the fan. \r\n\r\n\u0026amp;#x200B;\r\n\r\nyour current setup will fail as soon as you add weight.\r\n\r\nthe lag screw would have been added to hold the safety cable into the beam above, your box is not safe to install the fan on as it is. \r\n\r\n\u0026amp;#x200B;\r\n\r\nsomething like this can be bought locally and installed in the ceiling. it slide in and you turn it to expand it until it is firmly against both joists.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Raco-936-Ceiling-Fan-Support/dp/B000HEIYHA","subreddit_name":"fixit","author":"hmd2017"},{"body":"Pulled the old box and used this one:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEIYHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_GT4291Z2K6HK2K59PDTE?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nIt was the only one Ace had in stock, I wasn't super impressed with it since it can't be screwed down but that's what we used.","subreddit_name":"electricians","author":"Kubliah"},{"body":"Thank you. I'm fucking livid. I want to beat the shit out the guy to tell you the truth. But I know going at people with that attitude rarely ends well for me, even if it's just cussing him out. I need to look up how to file a complaint. I can probably start by looking for a licence lookup. Actually yeah. In my state I've read licensing complaints logged against people when I was looking for a contractor for drainage. I'll start there. \r\n\r\nI just bought these and they are rated for up to 35 lbs. Fan is 20lbs. They will be here by 10PM. Thanks Amazon!\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEIYHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4QQNQ1H5HM8JDWCWXF3H","subreddit_name":"electricians","author":"monsieurR0b0"},{"body":"Yep! Just like this: \r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEIYHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_FWWTVFH6EDDHCWJNHX1N?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"DIY","author":"cameltan78"},{"body":"here is the brace you can get to attach to two joists in the ceiling.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Raco-936-Ceiling-Fan-Support/dp/B000HEIYHA","subreddit_name":"fixit","author":"hmd2017"},{"body":"and if you have a heavy fixture (OP doesn't look too heavy), these things work great, especially when you can't or don't want to make/patch a drywall hole to fit in bracing\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Raco-936-Ceiling-Fan-Support/dp/B000HEIYHA","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"wwabc"},{"body":"Looks like it pulled the box out-it probably wasn't a ceiling fan box.\r\n\r\nStep one: Turn off power.\r\n\r\nStep two: Buy and install the *right* box.  Something like : https://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Raco-936-Ceiling-Fan-Support/dp/B000HEIYHA/","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"secondarycontrol"},{"body":"Hubbell Raco 936 4 in. Round Retro-Brace Ceiling Fan-Rated Support, 4 in, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEIYHA/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_DVQXP2FM47J4RGS0AVNK\r\n\r\nSame thing on amazon","subreddit_name":"electricians","author":"49rj77"},{"body":"Maybe consider using [this](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEIYHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_JCWKSRQ2VNAMVA5PA8DB)\r\nI would double check its ability to mount somewhere besides a ceiling but i would imagine it would be fine.","subreddit_name":"askanelectrician","author":"GejohH"},{"body":"Get an old work ceiling fan box\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEIYHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_V71FJWP38VTQ5A9AXVVD?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"DIY","author":"goodbye_weekend"}]}