How do I hang a ceiling fan from a suspended ceiling?

Question

How do I hang a ceiling fan from a suspended ceiling?

Answer 1

ummmm I wouldn't advise that..I know I'm a girl but just sounds a bit dangerous..suspended ceilings don't seem strong enough for a ceiling fan...

Answer 2

Electric supply companies sell specific hangers and boxes to  perform this task

Answer 3

You need to make a bracket from metal strapping that will attach to the ceiling joists above the suspended ceiling to hold the weight. Then you put the trim ring against the ceiling tiles for a neat look.

Answer 4

You need to use a long down pipe through the suspended ceiling and actually hang the fan from the ceiling beams above it. There is a solid ceiling up there above the suspended or dropped ceiling.