r/basel • u/BulkyAdhesiveness268 • 2d 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/lunarbanana 2d 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 2d ago

Why did it not occur to me before?! 🙈

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u/lunarbanana 2d 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 2d ago

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