Best ceiling fan pull chains according to redditors

$6.93 on Amazon. for those of you who rarely walk into a Home Depot.

https://www.amazon.com/Ceiling-Fan-Pull-Chain-Set/dp/B00FMK9ACM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467348460&sr=8-1&keywords=ceiling+fan+light+fan+chains

Boom: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE8D2ZO/

One pack $7.99
Two pack $29.94

Yeah. I'll take two one packs.

Similar.

Here you go folks. $8.99 on Amazon.

I was just shopping for these. The same/similar ones are on Amazon

Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FMK9ACM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_o9StzbT640F06

Some advertiser is making money off this link and that's generally frowned upon. Remove referral (ref=...) from the link and I'll restore it.

Edit: Sigh. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE8D2ZO/

Looks like part of this set. It's a pretty cute way to easily tell the difference between the hanging chain controlling the fan vs. the light.

See the imgur album for close-ups



Tools you'll need:

1. Electric screwdriver/drill
   
   
2. Drill set for your electric drill (smaller sizes)
   
   
3. Small wood hacksaw or some way to cut a .75 X 1.5
   
   
4. Fine metal hacksaw (optional)
   
   
5. Measuring tape
   
   
6. Pencil
   
   
7. Sharpie
   
   
8. Pliers
   
   
9. Scissors
   
   
10. Wood file (optional)
    
    
    
    
    Find a cheap snare that looks nice and matches the aesthetic you're going for. Prefer a snare that already has an eyelet (most should). If you want a clean look, buy a new drum head. I think a worn-in look is nicer.
    
    
    
    Supplies:
    
    
    
11. You should be able to find all of the following supplies
    at any homedepot/lowes. I'd recommend bringing your snare with you.
    
    
12. Buy a low-heat light bulb (i.e. fluorescent) with the brightness and color you want. I prefer a warm white (2700k) bulb that puts out 500 lumens. Here's what I used: https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/202592/FC09-148545.html
    
    
13. Find the lighting section. They should have a DIY lamp kit section nearby. Buy a lamp socket housing with a pull chain; it might come in a kit, or on its own. https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-Pull-Chain-Brass-Lamp-Socket-Housing-Aluminum-52204/203749539 The housing should fit a standard lightbulb, but might as well double-check. Also, make sure that the other end of the housing is threaded on the inside.
    
    
14. If the housing didn't come with a cord, then buy one of whatever color matches your aesthetic, and has an appropriate length.
    
    
15. For the threaded side of the housing, buy a matching threaded tube, a few inches in length. If you don't have a metal hacksaw, then you'll need to buy an exact length to center your bulb when it is in the housing. Should look like this, but a different size: https://flamcogroup.com/ex-en/catalog/flamcofix-fixing-technology/stainless-steel-mounting-material/stainless-steel-threaded-tube/threaded-tube-stainless-steel/groups/g+c+p+a+view
    
    
16. The threaded tube will end up being flush with the shell of the snare. If you want a different color, or if you want it to look fancy, then buy a threaded tube adapter with a matching size. Might look like this: https://www.barnes4wd.com/1-14-Right-Hand-Thread-Tube-Insert-For-1-14-Inch-ID-Tubing-_p_1091.html
    
    
17. Buy a pull chain. These come in many shapes and colors, just make sure it has one of those clippy things on the end, so you can attach it to an existing chain. https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-7721400-Lighting-Trophy-Rubbed/dp/B0042VQ4V2
    
    
18. Next, you'll want a length of wood to support the lightbulb. Find a .75in by 1.5in piece of wood that's a few inches longer than the diameter of your snare.
    
    
19. Next, you'll need something to hang your snare. Head over to the chain section, and find a chain of appropriate color and size. Use the machine to cut a long enough chain to hang with. You can always remove a section to adjust, but you can't add more later. Thick string or long, colored shoe laces can also work!
    
    
20. Buy a couple thick hook screws if needed.
    
    
21. Buy 4 screws with a color that looks nice with your snare (medium/appropriate size for the ends of the wood).
    
    
22. Buy a couple zip ties.
    
    
    
    Instructions:
    
    
    
23. First, take off the head of the snare.
    
    
24. Compare the wood to the inside of your snare. Mark with the pencil the appropriate length, and use the hacksaw to trim it down. Make sure the end is relatively smooth. You can always remove a bit more.
    
    
25. Next, you'll want some wood to act as a spacer so your bulb won't rest directly on the wood. Screw the light bulb and the threaded tube into the housing.
    
    
26. Compare the lightbulb assembly parallel/next to the wood, and determine the length of the spacer required to keep the bulb just off the wood. (The .75in width of the wood happened to be exactly what I needed.)
    
    
27. With the remaining wood, cut off enough for the spacer.
    
    
28. This is the point when you need to determine where the pull chain will exit your snare. Imagine your snare hanging from two of the tension rods at 11:15 and 12:45. Where do you want the eyelet for the pull chain? I think a off-center looks best, so I chose 4:30. Which two tension rods will be at the top of your lamp? Keep this orientation in mind for the following steps.
    
    
29. This is also the point where you need to figure out where the cord will enter the snare and where the wood will screw in. The cord can't enter near the snare strainer or the butt plate, so that's off limits. I chose 9 oclock for mine.
    
    
30. Next, you'll need to screw the wood into the snare.
    
    
31. Holding the lightbulb and spacer against the wood, line up the ends so that they match where the cord will enter. center the lightbulb along the depth of the snare.
    
    
32. Make sure both ends have the same depth, and mark their positions. Set aside the wood and mark more specifically the locations of the two screws per end.
    
    
33. Take a drill bit smaller than the diameter of the screws, and drill 4 pilot holes for each screw, as well as pilot holes in the wood (be careful to match the positioning.
    
    
34. Screw the wood to the snare.
    
    
35. Next, you'll need to drill a hole for the cord. Holding the lightbulb and spacer against the wood, align the threaded tube so that the whole assembly is parallel with the wood. Mark the snare where the center of the tube rests.
    
    
36. Find a drill bit that's a bit smaller than the threaded tube (or threaded adapter if you got that). You can always widen the hole, but you can't make it smaller.
    
    
37. Drill the hole. Check that the tube/adapter is very snug in the hole. Otherwise, try again with a slightly larger size. You might also consider using a wood file.
    
    
38. Next, you'll need to trim the threaded tube to the right length in order to center the lightbulb. You'll need a metal hacksaw for this, or a tube of perfect length.
    
    
39. Remove the adapter from the tube.
    
    
40. Position the bulb to be centered along the wood, sticking the tube through the hole.
    
    
41. Use a sharpie to note the length of tube you want, whether that be flush with the outside of the snare, or flush with the inside of the snare if you have the adapter.
    
    
42. Hacksaw the tube. You can always trim more off.
    
    
43. Screw the adapter back on, screwing far enough in to make it flush with the snare when the bulb is centered.
    
    
44. Now you're ready to assemble everything!
    
    
45. Take the end of the housing off (where the tube threads into).
    
    
46. Thread the cord through the hole in the snare, then through the tube.
    
    
47. Check which cord wire is positive, and which is negative. Cords often have some sort of marking or stripe to denote positive.
    
    
48. Connect each to the appropriate mount on the housing.
    
    
49. Plug the cord in and turn it on/off to make sure everything works.
    
    
50. Put the end of the housing back on.
    
    
51. Insert the tube into the hole and rotate the housing so that the chain is hanging down.
    
    
52. Place the spacer underneath the base of bulb and zip-tie everything into place tightly. Take another zip-tie, and tie in the assembly very close to the chain.
    
    
53. Shake the snare a bit or wiggle everything to make sure it is solid.
    
    
54. Trim the zip-ties.
    
    
55. Thread your pullchain through the eyelet in your snare.
    
    
56. Figure out how far you want your pull chain to hang, and then determine where the pullchain should connect to the housing chain.
    
    
57. Connect the two chains, double check where the pullchain hangs to, and then trim the housing chain if needed.
    
    
58. Test the pullchain, hopefully there isn't too much friction.
    
    
59. Thread your hanging chain through the two top tension rods.
    
    
60. Figure out how much chain you'll need, and then trim the chain using pliers.
    
    
61. Connect the two ends of the chains using the pliers again.
    
    
62. Put the head back on the snare.
    
    
63. Hang your drum somewhere, possibly using two sturdy hook screws. Make sure you screw into something solid.
    
    
64. Enjoy your new snare lamp!

right here on amazon is where i got mine. i like them. they have a nice weight to them.

Here ya go

For those non-sports fans:

http://www.amazon.com/Ceiling-Fan-Pull-Chain-Set/dp/B00FMK9ACM

If buying from amazon, always use Smile:

https://smile.amazon.com/Ceiling-Fan-Pull-Chain-Set/dp/B00FMK9ACM

edit: also, $2 cheaper from Lowes:

http://www.lowes.com/pd/Harbor-Breeze-7-in-Brushed-Nickel-and-White-Metal-Pull-Chain/4745127

$0.95 - Truck Ceiling Fan Light Pull

You'll need to replace the switch

The chain switch went bad:

https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-7702300-Fan-Light-Switch-Chain/dp/B00002N7CD

Takes a couple of minutes to change out.

Own your very own from Amazon or Lowe's. There are also other decorative items, such as soccer balls or a fish or fake diamonds/crystals that I have seen there in the past.

Try these. the fan one spins too.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FMK9ACM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon has you covered

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well, I just learned which did which, but maybe this is a more modern facet of ceiling fans... but I guarantee this isn't all ceiling fans... (also, I like the new ones that have a lightbulb and fan toggle at the bottom of the chains... like these: https://www.amazon.com/Ceiling-Fan-Pull-Chain-Set/dp/B00FMK9ACM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468058025&sr=8-1&keywords=ceiling+fan+chains+and+pulls

My memory has been so bad, and using my phone has been so slow, that I bought this notepad that I hang around my neck with this chain. I place it on my pillbox at night so I remember to put it on first thing in the morning. I take my morning pills right when I sit up in bed in the morning. I also always carry a water bottle with me, which I place next to the pillbox at night so it is handily available in the morning.

i got you