Help with a Ceiling Fan
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davis_squareBackstory: I was raised to do all possible home repairs by myself. And I've installed a number of ceiling fans before. But, not in this rather aged house with rather aged wiring. And I've lost my nerve.
What I'm looking for: Either a person who has knowledge of older wiring and could help me get the connections correct (perhaps a person who owns one of those nifty testers to make sure your wires are correct?) Or a person who is, in fact, a qualified electrician but who will not (and this is key) make fun of me in any way. Almost my entire experience with qualified technicians is with them patting me on the metaphorical head and saying patronizing things. I am not willing to pay someone to come into my house and be mean to me. I am interested in learning about what's up there in the ceiling, and how to do this right. If someone knows, or is, a qualified electrician or simply a qualified person I am willing to pay reasonable rates, or barter, or cook for you. Leave a comment, or send me an e-mail with contact information.
Some more details on the job: We've already opened the ceiling. The wires are visible. (Yes, the power is shut off at the breaker!) There's a platform under the hole which makes very easy access for anyone over, say 5'6" and we have a step ladder and most of the tools you could want. (Except the aforementioned circuit tester. A keyhole saw wouldn't be amiss either, I think.) My guess is that for someone with slightly more knowledge and more nerve, this is a quick and easy job.
What I'm looking for: Either a person who has knowledge of older wiring and could help me get the connections correct (perhaps a person who owns one of those nifty testers to make sure your wires are correct?) Or a person who is, in fact, a qualified electrician but who will not (and this is key) make fun of me in any way. Almost my entire experience with qualified technicians is with them patting me on the metaphorical head and saying patronizing things. I am not willing to pay someone to come into my house and be mean to me. I am interested in learning about what's up there in the ceiling, and how to do this right. If someone knows, or is, a qualified electrician or simply a qualified person I am willing to pay reasonable rates, or barter, or cook for you. Leave a comment, or send me an e-mail with contact information.
Some more details on the job: We've already opened the ceiling. The wires are visible. (Yes, the power is shut off at the breaker!) There's a platform under the hole which makes very easy access for anyone over, say 5'6" and we have a step ladder and most of the tools you could want. (Except the aforementioned circuit tester. A keyhole saw wouldn't be amiss either, I think.) My guess is that for someone with slightly more knowledge and more nerve, this is a quick and easy job.
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