Hello,We are attempting to install a ceiling fan in the bedroom of our 1941 home that has had one previous owner so has never had an "overhaul" renovation.I can not install this damn ceiling fan. I unhooked the existing light fixture, and there was a box. I am aware that many boxes are not fan rated, so I bought a fan rated box to install. I crawled into the attic to remove the old box, and it absolutely will not budge. It is connected to the joists by hooking under them. Much sturdier than I anticipated. I tried to bang it out with a hammer and no luck. So, on that point, I am confident the box will support a ceiling fan.Problem is, on the box, the screw holes are more narrow than the screw holes on the bracket that came with the fan. I bought a couple adapters like this but I'm worried about essential having everything ride on 4 screws and bolts connected by slats. It also says it's rated for 35 lbs. Not sure how much the fan weighs.Will this work? What is my next move forward? Do I need to continue to try and destroy the existing box to get the new box in? or is there an easier solution?Thanks in advance! via /r/DIY https://ift.tt/2Kq3gDZ
