Ceiling fan and light

[Breeze83]

hi guys just a quick one
As summer is approaching I see a lot of people wanting to change their current lounge/bedroom lights for fans with a light, other then finding a suitable fixing is this a straight forward job? I've not done one before but wiring diagrams I've found online are all completely different, is it similar to wiring a modern light fitting?
Thanks for the info guys

 

[LankyWill]

Anyone who is qualified to do this job wouldn't be asking that question. It's only a simple fan/light, are you qualified?

 

[Breeze83]

Qualified to level 3 c&g, 7671 I've sat part p but it's all theory and very little practical

 

[westward10]

Not difficult just connect to existing lighting connections and they either operate with pull cords or remote control.

 

[telectrix]

basically just wire as a light. the fan switching and connections should be in the fitting itself. make sure the earthing is sound.you won't want to be hit on the hed with an unearthed fan blade. think of Marie Antoinette.

 

[Breeze83]

cool, that's exactly what I wanted to hear
Thanks

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

Just remember to think about tall people. i really hate it when i walk in somebody's house and they have what looks like a mini propeller spinning in the middle of the room. If you are 6ft + then its a sure fire health hazard!

 

[Breeze83]

I'll remember that

 

[Breeze83]

did make me chuckle though

 

[Des 56]

As summer is approaching I see a lot of people wanting to change their current lounge/bedroom lights for fans with a light,

My own experience

As time passes I see a lot of people wanting to change their current lounge/bedroom Helicopter monstrocities for proper fittings

 

[ruston]

^^^^ I fitted dozens of them for a well know glazing company , got to hate the sight of them.

 

[Rpa07]

When I was in Florida during hurricane Frances and we weren't allowed out of the room for the day (although I did) we played "throw the boiled sweet into the high speed ceiling fan" - kept us going for hours, those boiled sweets came out like high velocity bullets! Otherwise I think they are naff!

 

[Octopus]

Many can be wired direct to the lighting circuit and have pull cords and/or remote controls - I insist on have an isolation switch too.