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0 · replace electrical box in ceiling
1 · old ceiling box no screws
2 · electrical box stuck in joist
3 · electrical box screwed into light fixture
4 · electrical box screwed into fan
5 · electrical box screwed into ceiling
6 · electrical box replacement
7 · ceiling light fixture box removal
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I need to replace this old ceiling box. I'm wondering if I have to remove it from the attic (not easily accessible). I don't know what was used to .There are no visible screws in these plastic boxes and I can’t seem to pull them down. I have NO ATTIC space above this room, it’s a flat pitch roof above, frustrating. Best option to just cut the .
To get around the fixture weight problem I would suggest an old work fan box. However that would be an expensive fix. If the fixture only weighed a pound or two I would just . There are no visible screws inside of the box, and putting a 2x4 in there and whacking it with a hammer didn't dislodge it either. I was able to see . Predrill the holes in the box so you do not break the box with the screws. You can remove that box from below. Easiest is to breaker it up, then .
I'm replacing a light fixture with a flush mount fixture and the fixture sags bc the box is loose. There are no screws in the box to tighten to make it not sag. Any suggestions besides paying . Removing a ceiling electrical box can be a daunting task, especially if it’s your first time dealing with electrical installations. Many homeowners might find themselves struggling .
Unfasten the screws if the box is held to the ceiling joist with screws. If the box is nailed to the joist, loosen the box by striking it with a hammer. If a bar hanger supports the box between two ceiling joists, cut through the bar .
Broken plastic electrical box swing clamp supports allowed the box to fall from the ceiling leaving the light fixture hanging by its electrical wires. We use an old work electrical box to replace a damaged or loose electrical box, we secure the new . At the very least, definitely put in a plastic box. I would avoid metal because you don't want to give the illusion of a ground being available there. Mount the box to whatever . I need to replace this old ceiling box. I'm wondering if I have to remove it from the attic (not easily accessible). I don't know what was used to attach it to a joist (or whatever). It's not a screw. Thank you.
There are no visible screws in these plastic boxes and I can’t seem to pull them down. I have NO ATTIC space above this room, it’s a flat pitch roof above, frustrating. Best option to just cut the hell out of it until I take it down in pieces?
To get around the fixture weight problem I would suggest an old work fan box. However that would be an expensive fix. If the fixture only weighed a pound or two I would just use a #10 panhead sheet metal screw in the striped hole. (No, not wood screw because they have an un-threaded portion.) There are no visible screws inside of the box, and putting a 2x4 in there and whacking it with a hammer didn't dislodge it either. I was able to see that it was held in via two screws directly into a ceiling joist from the side of the box. Predrill the holes in the box so you do not break the box with the screws. You can remove that box from below. Easiest is to breaker it up, then pry the "J" bracket off the side of the ceiling joist. Than you can use a fan Smart Box screwed into the side of the joist. I'm replacing a light fixture with a flush mount fixture and the fixture sags bc the box is loose. There are no screws in the box to tighten to make it not sag. Any suggestions besides paying an electrician hundreds of dollars are welcome.
Removing a ceiling electrical box can be a daunting task, especially if it’s your first time dealing with electrical installations. Many homeowners might find themselves struggling with this process due to factors such as the box being stuck, the screws being rusted, or complications caused by cables running into the box.
Unfasten the screws if the box is held to the ceiling joist with screws. If the box is nailed to the joist, loosen the box by striking it with a hammer. If a bar hanger supports the box between two ceiling joists, cut through the bar with a hacksaw. When I went to attach the bracket to the electrical box, one screw was fine, but the other hole was stripped. When I climbed in the attic to check how the box was mounted to see if it could be easily changed, it's nailed to the beam and going to be difficult to remove.Broken plastic electrical box swing clamp supports allowed the box to fall from the ceiling leaving the light fixture hanging by its electrical wires. We use an old work electrical box to replace a damaged or loose electrical box, we secure the new box and re-mount the light fixture safely.
I need to replace this old ceiling box. I'm wondering if I have to remove it from the attic (not easily accessible). I don't know what was used to attach it to a joist (or whatever). It's not a screw. Thank you.
There are no visible screws in these plastic boxes and I can’t seem to pull them down. I have NO ATTIC space above this room, it’s a flat pitch roof above, frustrating. Best option to just cut the hell out of it until I take it down in pieces?
To get around the fixture weight problem I would suggest an old work fan box. However that would be an expensive fix. If the fixture only weighed a pound or two I would just use a #10 panhead sheet metal screw in the striped hole. (No, not wood screw because they have an un-threaded portion.) There are no visible screws inside of the box, and putting a 2x4 in there and whacking it with a hammer didn't dislodge it either. I was able to see that it was held in via two screws directly into a ceiling joist from the side of the box. Predrill the holes in the box so you do not break the box with the screws. You can remove that box from below. Easiest is to breaker it up, then pry the "J" bracket off the side of the ceiling joist. Than you can use a fan Smart Box screwed into the side of the joist.
I'm replacing a light fixture with a flush mount fixture and the fixture sags bc the box is loose. There are no screws in the box to tighten to make it not sag. Any suggestions besides paying an electrician hundreds of dollars are welcome. Removing a ceiling electrical box can be a daunting task, especially if it’s your first time dealing with electrical installations. Many homeowners might find themselves struggling with this process due to factors such as the box being stuck, the screws being rusted, or complications caused by cables running into the box. Unfasten the screws if the box is held to the ceiling joist with screws. If the box is nailed to the joist, loosen the box by striking it with a hammer. If a bar hanger supports the box between two ceiling joists, cut through the bar with a hacksaw.
When I went to attach the bracket to the electrical box, one screw was fine, but the other hole was stripped. When I climbed in the attic to check how the box was mounted to see if it could be easily changed, it's nailed to the beam and going to be difficult to remove.
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