Ceiling Fans and Ground Wires

';	What To Do When a Ground Wire is Not Available: I am installing a ceiling fan and there is no ground wire from the ceiling to connect to the ground wire on the fan. What should I do with the ground wire from the fan? © By: Dave Rongey

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What To Do When a Ground Wire is Not Available
[ad#block] I am installing a ceiling fan and there is no ground wire from the ceiling to connect to the ground wire on the fan. What should I do with the ground wire from the fan?

Background: Mike, a Homeowner from Billings,Montana

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Mike.

Installing a Ceiling Fan Where There is No Ground Wire

Mike, if a ground wire is not available then it is best to run a ground wire from another electrical circuit that has a ground wire.

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