I'm trying to swap out my old boob light for a ceiling fan, but I've hit a bit of a snag. The electrical box is approved for fans up to 70lb, but it's recessed about an inch and a half into the ceiling. I'm wondering if I can safely use much longer screws to attach the fan mounting bracket. The previous light had a stem, so I can't see how to attach the fan bracket without longer screws. Any advice?
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I'd recommend using an extension ring to bring the bracket flush with the ceiling. This is often the safest option for mounting a fan securely.
That seems like a perfect solution! Thank you! Does that need to be fan-rated as well, or will any extension ring that fits do the job?