Name: RETRO-BRACE 16-to-24 in. Ceiling Fan Brace with 2-1/8 in. Deep Box with Two 1/2 in. KO's for Old Work, 1-Pack
Brand: RACO
SKU: 1000515301
Price: 27.14 USD
Rating: 4.5472 (53 reviews)

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RETRO-BRACE 16-to-24 in. Ceiling Fan Brace with 2-1/8 in. Deep Box with Two 1/2 in. KO's for Old Work, 1-Pack

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$2714

Adjustable for joist spacing from 16 to 24
No tools needed to expand brace
Easy installation, up front ground screws
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Designed, tested, and UL listed for the dynamic loads of ceiling fans. Use this product when replacing an existing ceiling fan. Product keeps the installer in mind with time saving features. A variety of products are available to meet nearly every application. RACO "Insider" connector is included for use with non metallic sheathed cable.

Durable pre-galvanized steel construction
With proper fitting can be used for conduit, NMSC, armored, metal clad, or flex cable
Plastic insider provided for NMSC
22.4 cu. in. capacity
Maximum support load for ceiling fans 70 lbs. and 110 lbs. at 16 in. for static light fixtures
Mounting hardware and instructions included
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Q:How close can the side of the electrical box be to the joist? From the photos, it looks like the "legs" and their attachment to the tube could be 1" thick, preventing the box from snuggling up against the side of the joist.

by|Feb 20, 2022

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A: Due to the design, the box can be as close as 3/8” from the joist. If the desire is to have the box as close to the joist as possible, you should consider our 294 fan box kit.

by|Feb 21, 2022

A: If you're able to attach a box to the side of the joist, don't use this brace/box. Get one that can be attached directly to the side of a joist. Or move your fan/light location over to directly over top of the joist and use a pancake box.

by|Feb 21, 2022

A: The electrical box itself can move left or right then be tightened

by|Feb 20, 2022

Q:Can this be installed with I-joists?

by|Jan 19, 2022

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A: I haven’t opened the box yet so I can’t answer it properly. But I would go to Home Depot and measure to top of brace. Your I beam has a purchase of 1 1/2”. So if brace is more then 1 1/4” I wouldn’t recommend . You can always contact the manufacuter

by|Jan 21, 2022

A: Our 937 fan box support was designed to be used with engineered joists.

by|Jan 20, 2022

Q:is this for 5/8 drywall?

by|Apr 11, 2020

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A: The fan box is intended for use with ½” drywall, but can be used with 5/8” as well.

by|Apr 15, 2020

A: No, it is placed between the rafters in the ceiling joist. You do have to cut a hole in the drywall to install it in the ceiling.

by|Apr 18, 2020

Q:How large does the hole in the ceiling need to be?

by|Apr 10, 2020

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A: As I recall, the opening should be 4 inches, as the arms of this pan will fit up into a hole this large. We had a ceiling fan mounted so we simply left the hole we had from a light fixture, and it worked fine. I hope you have success with your project!

by|Apr 10, 2020

A: 4". A 4" hole saw is very handy.

by|Apr 10, 2020

A: 4 inch round, Just the size of the box. You first install the bracket without the round box by turning it to secure to beams in the ceiling, then attach round box in opening. Very easy to install, you can also youtube video.

by|Mar 21, 2021

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Sep 7, 2022

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Thank you for the rating of this RACO electrical box. HubbellRacoTaymacBell

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Apr 5, 2022

Excellent product. Easy to install. Works great....

Excellent product. Easy to install. Works great.

Thank you for your positive feedback and the 5-star rating. HubbellRacoTaymacBell

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Feb 22, 2022

Great product to fix a poorly installed ceiling fan. But a little pricey.

Great product to fix a poorly installed ceiling fan.

Thank you for your 5 star rating on this product! HubbellRacoTaymacBell

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Jan 18, 2022

This was perfect! I had to convert a light fixture...

This was perfect! I had to convert a light fixture to a ceiling fan, but needed much more support than the original electrical box offered. This was a very simple job, even for a guy like me with limited skills.

Thank you for the 5 star rating on our product! HubbellRacoTaymacBell

Nov 2, 2021

No problem to install (once I got the A/C duct...

No problem to install (once I got the A/C duct out of the way anyway). Put my full weight on it (184 lbs) and didn't budge.

We appreciate your positive feedback. HubbellRacoTaymacBell

Jun 5, 2021

It worked perfect for what I needed....

It worked perfect for what I needed.

Thank you for your 5-star rating. HubbellRacoTaymacBell

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Jun 1, 2021

I only give it a poor because it would not...

I only give it a poor because it would not work on our application my light box was mounted right beside the 2 x 4 there was no way of using this thing without cutting a new hole in my ceiling

Thank you for your review, but for your application, the better option is RACO 294 fan box. The product that you purchased allows for placement anywhere between joists. HubbellRacoTaymacBell

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May 3, 2021

This was a great ceiling fan brace and easy to...

This was a great ceiling fan brace and easy to install and adjust.

Thank you for the positive rating. HubbellRacoTaymacBell

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Apr 1, 2021

I hired an electrician to put up a ceiling fan and gave him this brace to use. I don’t know how t...

I hired an electrician to put up a ceiling fan and gave him this brace to use. I don’t know how to really judge how well a brace performs other than to say my ceiling fan works smoothly and is not rocking about—the brace seems to be strong and holding it firmly.

Thank you for your 5 star rating. HubbellRacoTaymacBell

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