Hubbell Raco 936 4 in. Round Retro-Brace Ceiling Fan-Rated Support, 4 in, Gray
Original price was: $22.53.$20.75Current price is: $20.75.
Price: $22.53 - $20.75
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RACO 936 936/935 CEILING FAN BOX And SUPPORT is used to hang ceiling fans and light fixtures between joists or structural members safely and securely in old work applications where access is limited. Brace allows simple expansion, adjustable form 16″ to 24″. Recommended support load for ceiling fan is 35 pounds, for fixtures is 50 pounds. 4 half inch side, three bottom knock outs. Mounting hardware with high strength, hardened screws and instructions included. Acceptable for use in 2-hour rated walls and ceilings. UL Listed.
DESIGNED FOR RESTORATIONS: Our Hubbell RACO RETRO-BRACE 1.5-in. Deep Ceiling Fan Box for Old Work is specially designed to accommodate older model fixtures so you can preserve original decor.
ADJUSTABLE FOR JOIST SPACING: Our old work electrical box is adjustable for limited joist room so you save on renovation. You can expand the brace from 16 to 24 inches in length without using tools.
STURDY SUPPORT: Enjoy strong, worry-free bracing for your ceiling fan or light fixture. Get solid anchorage for ceiling fans rated up to 70 lbs or for ceiling lights rated up to 110 lbs.
QUALITY MANUFACTURING: Every part of our ceiling fan light kit is built and tested to strict specifications and industry standards. It meets cULus, ANSI, and NEMA OS1-rated for safety and durability standards.
EASY TO INSTALL: The up-front ground screw, unique mounting feet, snap-on bracket, and keyholes in box make home improvement a snap. Get your ceiling fan mounting bracket set up in no time.
Customers say
Customers find the ceiling fan support easy to install and work well for adding fans, with one mentioning it’s particularly suitable for old homes. The product is sturdy, holding up heavy fans without issue, and one customer notes it securely clamps down on OSB ceiling boards. Customers praise its quality, ease of use, and consider it good value for money.
13 reviews for Hubbell Raco 936 4 in. Round Retro-Brace Ceiling Fan-Rated Support, 4 in, Gray
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Anthony Rich –
Best one. Ive tried others
This is the one to buy… trust me. I tried others… this is the best.
david siboo –
ceiling fan installation
buy this item . it will work….. but i choose another option of installing my fan
Brent M. –
Game changer!
This bracket did what it was supposed to do. Prior to the install I did my measurements and mounted it dead center where I wanted it. Installation was a breeze. Bracket seems to be very sturdy and would be able to hold up my ceiling fan without issue. I used this bracket even though I had access to my attic. Highly recommended!
Tommy C –
Easy to install and extend, no need to cut a big hole and repair with sheet rock
I had a old loose ceiling light. I pulled it out and installed this without cutting too much sheet rock really strong and easy to install.
randy21m –
Hubbell 936 Ceiling Fan Box and Support
+1 – Item arrived on time, and not damaged+1 – Item is as described+2 – Item installed as it should, and I had no issues mounting a ceiling fan to it-1 – Installation was harder than it needed to be, and there were no separate instructions. Just some brief/poorly written instructions on the side of the boxThoughts: If you’re looking at something like this, hopefully you’ve done your homework on what it is you’re wanting to install, what type of access you have, how deep your ceiling is, where your studs are, etc? Helpful hint, check for cross studs. Just because you’ve determined that your studs are running one way doesn’t mean that the builders didn’t put a cross stud in – right where you wanted to put your hole. All in all, installation wasn’t difficult. Cut my hole, extended the bar out to the 24″ marker that was on the threads (helpful – there’s also a 16″ mark), shoved it in, made sure the feet were in the downward position, twisted until it was tight and it was difficult to turn the bar. The part that made installation a bit difficult was the bracket you slide onto the bar. There’s nothing to hold it onto the bar, you just put your keyhole screws in, put the box up and hope you don’t push it off the bar – which I did a couple of times. I ended up pinching the ears in the middle to hold the bracket in place – even though the instructions didn’t say to do that. Once I did that I was able to align the keyhole screws, and complete the installation. The punchouts on the gang box were pretty sealed. I ended up having to take a mini sledge hammer to it to get it to punch open. If you’re having difficulty getting the wire to feed through the tensioner, strip your wires out of the main jacket then feed it through. Overall it was pretty easy to install. This was my first bracket install without attic side access, and I successfully did it. The next one will be even easier.
JRS –
Good quality product, good price
I used this to rero-fit a ceiling fan to my vaulted master bathroom ceiling. The product is stout and easy to install, I have no concerns at all about stability with this.
Andrew J –
Good
Good
Dry_Heat –
Clean up took longer than the install. Very solid mount
I almost learned the hard way that the joist brace they put in most homes is cheap stamped steel and plastic electrical boxes. Eventually it failed ad thanfully the fan only fell partially out of the ceiling.Purchased this unit because I like my ceiling fan to be solid. The existing hole in the ceiling was big enough to get a pair of bolt cutters up to snap the old brace in half so I could completely remove it. Got the new brace up, ensuring the feet were positioned correctly. Once tightened completely, this mount is not going anywhere.The metal box and included screws were easy to attach once everything was centered. Reconnected the wires and finished remounting the fan. No drywall work needed which was very important to me since like everyone, I am on a budget. THere are some great DIY videos that make the install easy. Watch them several times before you start!
Jim S –
A really sturdy retrofit support for mounting and supporting even a heavy ceiling fan safely. It is easy to slide into an existing ceiling hole, and can expand up to a 24â ceiling joist spacing, then dig in to the wood and tighten by twisting the support 5 to 6 rotations. I could have even done a one-arm pull-up on this without fear after the teeth dig into the joists. Comes with a nifty electrical box the snaps onto the shaft and all hardware. This was a terrific and essential purchase for securely mounting a heavy ceiling fan.
Michael McHale –
I purchased a ceiling fan for my bedroom not paying any attention of how Iâm going to install it. I believed (stupidly) that I could attach it to the ceiling. Not the case when you have a plaster board one. This brace did the job bit perfectly highly recommend it and thank goodness Amazon sells it.
Maria Gronlund –
This is a very useful item in those tight/small/unique work situations. Very happy with this item. Highly recommended product!
arrrrffff –
Out of every brace I’ve seen at the hardware stores and on Amazon have been lacking in being a complete and effective product. This Raco brace has it all:- Comes with the brace AND a sturdy box with screws. You even get a ground screw. Everything needed is here. All you need is your fixture.- The twist mechanism is the key here. You simply put this into the hole in your ceiling or wall and twist to drive the teeth into the adjacent studs. Three to five twists and this brace is on strong without damaging your studs. Do not try, but I could partially hold my upper body weight on this bar. You won’t have many fans or lights that will exceed it’s weight rating. Other brands, use screws to tighten the brace which does not drive the teeth into the studs – major fail.- The entire device is metal. The other brand uses plastic for the ends. Many users have broken these plastic pieces upon tightening. Not the Raco. The ends and feet are metal.- Some other brands don’t have feet. This makes it much harder to ensure the ends are level with the ceiling. With the Raco, one sits the brace on the ceiling. Then you can adjust and take as many breaks as you want before tightening. It’s not going anywhere.- A bonus that, the box can be moved extremely close to the one end. This means that you can install this if your ceiling hole is flush against a stud. It worked for me. I really did not want to drill screws at an angle to secure regular boxes.This is the perfect old work light and fan box.
Kevin G –
Appears to be very well made. I replaced a ceiling light with a ceiling fan. While the photo only shows an installation where the box is centered, lights/boxes are usually next to, or fastened to, a truss or joist, not centered between. Regardless, this product works for either application. This product saved me having to crawl up into my attic, remove insulation and either fit a wooden brace between two trusses or purchase a special box to screw solidly to the joist. It took me minutes to install this unit. My only concern or critique is that the barbs on each end might be slightly longer to pierce the wood deeper for a better grip. I may be concerned about nothing but if I were to improve the product that would be my only suggestion.