» Home Electrical Wiring Projects
» Need Electrical Help? Ask the Electrician

Installing Approved Electric Ceiling Fan Boxes

I am having difficulty installing a Cooper 274V-BOX. I want to wire a ceiling fan to it and have a receptacle with it to plug items into. How do I do this?

Selecting and Installing Approved Electrical Ceiling Fan Boxes
Background: Alonzo, a Handyman from Justice, WV
[ad#block]Question: I am having difficulty installing a Cooper 274V-BOX. I want to wire a ceiling fan to it and have a receptacle with it to plug items into. How do I do this? I have tried, but cannot get it right.The top is a switch with a pilot light and the bottom is a receptacle. Thanks for your help.

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

The Following links will assist you with your electrical question:

How to Install Ceiling Fans and Wiring
Step-by-step pictures – Easy wiring diagrams and installation guide – Light and fan switch variations.
Ceiling Fan Wiring
Ceiling Fan Wiringdiagram #1
Ceiling Fan Wiringdiagram #2
Ceiling Fan Installation #1
Ceiling Fan Installation #2

Ceiling Fan Wiring

How to Install Ceiling Fans and Wiring
Take the mystery out of ceiling fan wiring. Ceiling Fans are a great way to lower your energy bill and brighten up one of your favorite rooms.

Alonzo, you stated you were a Homeowner, so you may find the information found at this link to be helpful:
Do-It-Yourself Electrical

More articles about: ceiling fan

Question: Troubleshooting a Ceiling Fan Light Fixture

Here is the correct wiring of a ceiling fan light fixture. Continue reading

Question: Ceiling Fan Replacement

What are the right wiring connections for my ceiling fan? Continue reading

Question: Ceiling Fan Installation and Dimmer Switches

Installing ceiling fans where fixtures are now on dimmer switches. Continue reading

Question: Ceiling Fan Light Kit Wiring

Can a dimmer switch be installed on a ceiling fan light? Continue reading

» How To Wire It RIGHT!« Wire it with Confidence! Fully Illustrated Instant Download Now You Can Wire it like a Pro!

Recent Testimonials I think your site offers the the clearest and best electrical information for homeowners I have ever seen on the net.You have given me confidence to do my own projects which I never had before. THANK YOU! Paul, from Foxboro, Massachusetts I wish I found this site earlier, it is by far the best electrical related resource I have found on the web. George, from Scranton, Pennsylvania I love this site for an office worker that does not know anything about electric wiring. Bill, from New York City, New York This site is so much better than the 3 books I just bought, I wish I came here first. Collin, from Grand Rapids, Michigan Thank you for answering my question. I was able to get this done. This site is perfect. I am glad I found it. Please keep it going. Mike, from Chicago, Illinois

Residential Electrical Wiring

Learn Electrical Wiring Instructional Electrical Wiring Videos

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs Please Note: Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects: Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor. Electrical Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter. Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area. Precaution: Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring. Important: Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.

» How To Wire It RIGHT!« Wire it with Confidence! Fully Illustrated Instant Download Now You Can Wire it like a Pro!

Stay Connected

Electrical News Updates

Sign up to receive our Free Electrical Wiring Newsletter!
Electrical Tips Newsletter

Do You Need Electrical Help?
Ask an Electrical Question

Site Terms | Disclaimer | About Dave Rongey | Privacy Policy | Disclosure Policy | Trademark Copyright Information

How to Install and Repair Home Electrical Wiring

© Copyright Ask-The-Electrician.com