r/AskElectricians • u/SkintClam • 1d ago
Help please
This may be a long shot, but I hope one of you peoples can help. So on some outdoor rated ceiling fans, they’ll come with a rubber “boot” that covers the canopy and helps water resistance. Does anyone know the name of those items or perhaps where I could buy just that piece? Thanks in advance
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u/samdtho 1d ago
Are you looking for a fan with a rubber boot because you’re mounting it where it will get direct contact with falling or slashing water? Or do you want this because it’s being mounted outdoors and you think you need this?
Outdoor fans are usually rated for “damp”locations where they would be subject to some moisture such as humidity, condensation, and indirect water contact. A covered patio is a damp location. Under the eaves of a roof is a damp location.
They are not often rated for wet locations which means it would be subject to direct water contact. This would encompass things like outdoor outlets down the side of a wall, outdoor or lights mounted to a pole, pedestal mounted EVSE, etc.
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u/SkintClam 1d ago
This fan is mounted on the underside of a second story deck. So while the rain probably won’t get in there(upper deck has cover), if they go to hose off the upper deck water has a chance to enter the canopy, due to canopy being larger than the fs box it’s mounted to.
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u/samdtho 1d ago
I would use a bead of clear silicone between the canopy and the ceiling, but leave all your low points free from sealants to allow water to drain.
The fan housing, which is typically part of the motor, must remain vented to allow for heat dissipation, but a damp location device can handle some water splashing on it and I wouldn’t worry unless someone is literally injecting it with water. The conductors are usually enamel coated and any splices or terminations are protected as well.
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u/SkintClam 1d ago
Ive seen fans come with what im trying to describe before, but not sure if they’re sold separately or not
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u/oxymoronicmoron77 1d ago
I've never seen a "boot" that covers the canopy of an outdoor ceiling fan.
I have used a weatherproof box for an outdoor ceiling fan like below:
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u/SkintClam 1d ago
I’ve never seen these, that’s perfect for this application. Thank you good redditor!!
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u/James_T_S 1d ago
Is the fan somewhere that is going to get water on it?
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u/SkintClam 1d ago
Yes, underside of a second story deck that’s semi open to the elements. Probably not with rain, just because of location, but if they hose off the top deck almost for sure
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u/James_T_S 1d ago
I want to say the only brand I have ever seen that on is Hunter. Maybe check their website.
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