January 30, 20215 yr I guess it's fairly self explanatory in the title. I'm looking for someone to install 3 ceiling fans. The maintenance guys at the complex don't seem confident to undertake the work and the last time I had this done I was charged 1,200 for each fan. Which seemed a bit on the high side to my mind for less than a couple of hours work. At least this particular type of work! ???? Also interested if anybody knows of a handyman? I'm fairly handy myself but there are certain jobs I cannot undertake for various reasons. Any information greatly appreciated. Thanks
January 30, 20215 yr Be careful. The ceiling in picture number 2 and 3 doesn't look good anymore. https://thepattayanews.com/2021/01/29/german-expat-dies-from-electrocution-while-installing-a-fan-in-the-pattaya-area/
January 30, 20215 yr Wise move, some farang was electrocuted a few days ago trying to install his own fan.
January 30, 20215 yr 6 minutes ago, Henryford said: Wise move, some farang was electrocuted a few days ago trying to install his own fan. The electrical wiring is the relatively easy bit, especially if you turn the lekky off at the fuse box. Screwing it to a solid, secure part of the ceiling is the hard bit.
January 30, 20215 yr Agreed the fixing is the issue. Especially in a Condo where there may be minimal room if any above the ceiling for a carrier to secure it to. Don’t miss the latest headlines from Thailand and around the world. Get the Asean Now Briefing newsletter, delivered daily. Sign up here.
January 30, 20215 yr OP, to get the right recommendation, maybe cover what's involved. Existing wiring and switches in place ?, mount fans on concrete, gyprock ? etc.
January 30, 20215 yr 1 hour ago, KannikaP said: The electrical wiring is the relatively easy bit, especially if you turn the lekky off at the fuse box. Screwing it to a solid, secure part of the ceiling is the hard bit. The unlucky guy in my link above switched it off. ALWAYS check here if there is still power in the cables.
January 30, 20215 yr Author I guess I was mainly after somebody who does that type of work that somebody may have used previously. I wouldn't undertake the electrics mainly because I wouldn't know where to tap in to the existing wiring I'll leave that to the maintenance guys at the complex. With regards to the mounting it's pretty straightforward and I may do it myself if I don't get the results. But basically you just slide a piece of wood about 400mm long into the ceiling cavity and screw into that. If you don't think that's okay no problems but there's no need to comment on it.
January 30, 20215 yr 3 hours ago, KannikaP said: The electrical wiring is the relatively easy bit, especially if you turn the lekky off at the fuse box. Screwing it to a solid, secure part of the ceiling is the hard bit. Ceilings are likely not strong enough.... well certainly not in my house as they are all false ones and a wooden framework needs to be there to support it and spread the weight. So first issue is whether you can get up there above the ceiling. A ceiling fan isn't too bad to replace but a first time installation is a bit of effort. When I bought a new one the sales guy at Homepro seemed keen to come do the job. Get a floor fan!
January 30, 20215 yr If you mount them on a gypsum ceiling be careful that the vibrations are not transmitted. This noise can get quite annoying.
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