I had a basic light fixture mounted in my garage ceiling. I'm putting a ceiling fan in its place. After removing fixture, there's a square box with 3 conduit connections. I undid the connections and cut ceiling around box. I used a hammer and pry bar to get the box out. It was nailed to the joist.
I thought I was home free until I looked at the new ceiling fan box with the adjustable bar. Box only has two knockouts. I went online and it seems that all these boxes either have one or two knockouts.
What do you suggest? I want to make sure the box I put in is up to code, whatever that is. Thanks.
-Frank
Best Answer
There are absolutely fan electrical boxes with the extra support brackets that have more knockout holes. You can also get fan rated boxes that screw directly to the joist, either below it or on the side.
If you can't find them at a retail store, an electrical supply store will have them.