We're learning pretty quickly that it is not as simple as 1-2-3 to retro-fit anything to our K&T system. So, what should have been as simple as wiring a new ceiling fan, has become a bit of a doozy.
1. The old pancake box had to come out because there was nothing to screw into, to mount a new ceiling fan bracket.
2. The old lines were spliced and knotted and wrapped heavily in electrical tape making it impossible to fit them through a new bracket as is.
3. The old pancake box was mounted by a rod extending around 1 3/4 ft into the ceiling.
So, a chunk of ceiling had to come down, so the rod would come out and allow the old box to pop out. The old lines had to be spliced and a new fan rated pancake box would be installed.
Currently, we have a hole in our plaster ceiling. We will need to install a drywall patch and skim with mud. Allow that to dry, re-stipple, dry, paint, and install the new fan.
If you think we're doing all of this by ourselves, the answer is NO...
Still waiting on the "electrician" to come as he was supposed to be here at 9.
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