Ceiling Fan Mounting Bracket

[Octopus]

Hi All,

 

I have purchased a KDK V56VK ceiling fan, but KDK does not provide the mounting bracket or hook for installing the fan to ceiling.

 

Can someone advise me is the brackets in the photos suitable for KDK ceiling fan? Thank you.

 

[SimonTan]

The welding part looks weak!

Very poor welding work!!

Rust could set.

 

[Kezg1]

Hi All,

 

I have purchased a KDK V56VK ceiling fan, but KDK does not provide the mounting bracket or hook for installing the fan to ceiling.

 

Can someone advise me is the brackets in the photos suitable for KDK ceiling fan? Thank you.

 

 

 

Better to use a hillti 3/8 wall plug and screw in with a direct ring.....like olden days ppl use for sarong rockaby baby.....

[SimonTan]

Just check with hilti expansion bolt website site.

Most likely you will be using 8-10mm expansion bolt.

The distance between two bolts is about 80mm from the picture.

Check whether the distance is far apart enough or not.

Two bolts too close to each other will weaken the concrete and cause 'cone shape' failure in the concrete.

 

[Sk65]

i got an electrician (uncle) to do the job

 

$35 per fan point,

which i did not have a headache,

i din even know wats inside the ceiling fan box

(it was delivered and put in store room)

 

next day uncle came, and fixed it up

 

but of cos the whole house electrical point i let the uncle do la.

 

 

--------------------------------------------

from what i know,

the fan shop wanna charge me $50 per fan point

whcih he outsource to some ah tiong....

(i.e. he earns a % from the job)

so i find my own lobang

 

so got hook / bracket or not,

i am really unsure

but spend a bit of $,

let the professional handle this matter.

better than worry everyday that the fan might drop on someone right?

Edited July 14, 2011 by Sk65

[Kangadrool]

very poor welding as someone has already pointed out.

[Octopus]

Thanks for all the comments. But still no answer to my question on whether is this correct bracket for KDK ceiling fan?

[5936]

Nope, this is general local type.

 

Can be used for most models.

 

But there is problem with the weldment.

 

Get a new bracket or reweld.

 

remember to insist on safety wire attach to seperate anchor.

[Octopus]

The welding is fine. A little bit too much penetration, no problem for its application. The whole bracket is galvanised including the weldment.

[Octopus]

Just check with hilti expansion bolt website site.

Most likely you will be using 8-10mm expansion bolt.

The distance between two bolts is about 80mm from the picture.

Check whether the distance is far apart enough or not.

Two bolts too close to each other will weaken the concrete and cause 'cone shape' failure in the concrete.

 

I saw a photo of the "safety tested & approved" type bracket for ceiling fan, it has 3 holes and spaced even closer. Fan weight around 6kg, don't think it will pull out the concrete ceiling. HDB guideline on the expansion bolt is no more than 8mm diameter and no longer than 40mm depth.

[5936]

Saw this bracket at hardware shop today.

 

$5 only.

 

There was another bracket, of similar size, but was flat mounting plate was welded onto a U bracker instead of a O ring.

 

[Octopus]

Just got reply from Capital Distributors (i.e. KDK local distributor) that the plate + ring bracket is the correct one for KDK fan.

CCMPL selling this bracket at $3 each.

[5936]

On safe side, the safety cable must be installed.

 

 

[Pisces69]

Just check with hilti expansion bolt website site.

Most likely you will be using 8-10mm expansion bolt.

The distance between two bolts is about 80mm from the picture.

Check whether the distance is far apart enough or not.

Two bolts too close to each other will weaken the concrete and cause 'cone shape' failure in the concrete.

 

Ya expansion bolt is best.

 

I think KDK wil provide mounting instructions in the box. Better follow that.

 

Must knock knock the celing to make sure is solid concrete. No air bubbles cos then wil b very weak.

 

[Pisces69]

Thanks for all the comments. But still no answer to my question on whether is this correct bracket for KDK ceiling fan?

 

 

Get an experienced contractor to install lah.

 

Pay a bit more for peace of mind.

 

I have 5 celing fans (60" dia) n already >20 years n all still very secure.

[Pisces69]

I saw a photo of the "safety tested & approved" type bracket for ceiling fan, it has 3 holes and spaced even closer. Fan weight around 6kg, don't think it will pull out the concrete ceiling. HDB guideline on the expansion bolt is no more than 8mm diameter and no longer than 40mm depth.

 

I tot HDB dont approve celing fans. Install at your own risk.?????

 

[Octopus]

On safe side, the safety cable must be installed.

 

Noted. Thanks.

[Octopus]

Get an experienced contractor to install lah.

 

Pay a bit more for peace of mind.

 

I have 5 celing fans (60" dia) n already >20 years n all still very secure.

 

Yes, ID will install the fan. But unlike other brand ceiling fan where the package include mounting bracket, KDK fan does not provide it. That is why I am looking for the correct bracket.