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Posted by on June 5, 2006, 4:15 pm
PipeDown wrote:
> Try grinding the nail head off with a dremel (or equivelent). Sometimes the
> nail can be pulled if you have just the right tool. Many fans are secured
> with additional nails and screws not accessible from inside, you may or may
> not get it out easily this way.
>
> Worse case, you need to break out a little cieling and patch later.
It's very likely he's gonna have to do that anyhow. I've been looking
at bath fans and everyone I've seen is made to install either in new
construction or where you have access from above, ie attic, etc. In
other words, it's larger than the final opening that you have in the
ceiling.
>
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm replacing a bathroom fan but having trouble. I can get the
> > wing-nut off that holds the reflector/bulb plate. But i can only see a
> > nail holding the rest of the unit to a stud. I do not have access to
> > the fan from above, only below. should i only remove the fan unit, and
> > leave the original metal frame?
> >
> >
> > thanks for any help!
> >
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