Ceiling Electrical Box Hole Too Big. one of the screw holes on a junction box on my ceiling has fallen apart, leaving a hole that is too big to fix a screw into (see top of picture). Electric box screw hole to screw hole is 2.75 inches. took old fan down and new fan mounting bracket is about a quarter to a half inch too wide for the box. You also should replace a ceiling box if the existing one is loose or damaged. outline the electrical box right in the center of the square. Drill a 1/8 hole in the center of the outlined electrical box. i am replacing an old light that was above my sink and the box was so brittle it broke and i could not mount the. the electrical box repair or replacement procedures described in this article series describes step by step repairs for both metal and plastic electrical. New bracket has to have screws be at least a little more than 3 inches apart. sheetrocker cut the hole too big on an old work box opening, and the tabs aren't catching. if you're installing a heavier light fixture or a ceiling fan, you'll need to replace the electrical box in the ceiling with one that can support the extra weight.
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one of the screw holes on a junction box on my ceiling has fallen apart, leaving a hole that is too big to fix a screw into (see top of picture). sheetrocker cut the hole too big on an old work box opening, and the tabs aren't catching. Electric box screw hole to screw hole is 2.75 inches. i am replacing an old light that was above my sink and the box was so brittle it broke and i could not mount the. if you're installing a heavier light fixture or a ceiling fan, you'll need to replace the electrical box in the ceiling with one that can support the extra weight. New bracket has to have screws be at least a little more than 3 inches apart. outline the electrical box right in the center of the square. You also should replace a ceiling box if the existing one is loose or damaged. took old fan down and new fan mounting bracket is about a quarter to a half inch too wide for the box. Drill a 1/8 hole in the center of the outlined electrical box.
I don't have 3 layers of walls, but the last guy made the hole too big
Ceiling Electrical Box Hole Too Big Electric box screw hole to screw hole is 2.75 inches. New bracket has to have screws be at least a little more than 3 inches apart. Electric box screw hole to screw hole is 2.75 inches. one of the screw holes on a junction box on my ceiling has fallen apart, leaving a hole that is too big to fix a screw into (see top of picture). outline the electrical box right in the center of the square. the electrical box repair or replacement procedures described in this article series describes step by step repairs for both metal and plastic electrical. Drill a 1/8 hole in the center of the outlined electrical box. took old fan down and new fan mounting bracket is about a quarter to a half inch too wide for the box. i am replacing an old light that was above my sink and the box was so brittle it broke and i could not mount the. You also should replace a ceiling box if the existing one is loose or damaged. sheetrocker cut the hole too big on an old work box opening, and the tabs aren't catching. if you're installing a heavier light fixture or a ceiling fan, you'll need to replace the electrical box in the ceiling with one that can support the extra weight.
