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- What drop length for a chandelier in an 18 foot stairwell?Plan on 96-132 inches of total drop for an 18-foot stairwell. The calculation, the 7 ft tread clearance rule, and six fixtures with published maximum drops up to 222 inches.Read the article
- How much weight can a ceiling junction box hold?A standard ceiling outlet box is rated to 50 lb under NEC 314.27(A)(2). A 24-inch alabaster flush mount runs 30-45 lb. Published weights for 5 real fixtures and what each install needs.Read the article