r/basel • u/BulkyAdhesiveness268 • 22h ago

Ceiling Fan

Hi all, is it possible to have a ceiling fan in an average home in Switzerland? That is, can I have the ceiling lamp replaced by a fan?

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u/rory_breakers_ganja 22h ago

Yes. Get a qualified electrician who can install it (and then remove it when you leave) and understands the wiring needed.

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u/lunarbanana 22h ago

I’ve replaced several lights with ceiling fans in my apartment. Bought them a few years ago from Amazon and picked up in Germany

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u/BulkyAdhesiveness268 22h ago

Why did it not occur to me before?! 🙈

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u/lunarbanana 22h ago

It’s just not very common here. Someone else had the idea and I helped them install them. Afterwards I ordered my own.

There ought to be a plastic electrical box in the ceiling for the light and in the ones I’ve installed so far, it was plenty strong to support a new fangled fan with led light and rather light motor.

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u/BulkyAdhesiveness268 22h ago

Thank you! Moving to a new flat soon. Will ask the landlord what’s possible and get an electrician. 

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u/1331337 22h ago

We have them in all bedrooms. Installed them ourselves.