Mounting A Heavy Light To A Wall Box

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Mounting a heavy light to a wall box.

Cut along the trace line with a drywall saw and remove the cutout. Before cutting a hole use a stud finder to make sure no joist or stud is in the way. To install a wall mounted light you ll use a ceiling box and wire just as you would for a ceiling light. Check the electrical box for capacity and strength.

On average it should take about three hours to run cable install a switch and mount two wall sconces. Heavy fixtures require strong boxes. If the drywall or plaster is damaged cut a larger hole and install a box that attaches directly to a stud or joist. Feed the electrical cables through the hole and the self clamping holes on the back of the box.

Before you begin make sure you know how to strip splice and connect wires how to install electrical boxes and how to run cable through walls and ceilings. Set the block into place as shown and screw it to 1 2 in. Or mount it to a stud. Once you ve verified that the power is off disconnect the wire leads on the light fixture from the circuit wires by unscrewing the wire connectors.

Remove any shade or globe on the sconce then remove the light bulb. Place the back of the box on the wall or ceiling and adjust it straight and level. If you choose a heavy light fixture the one we bought weighed in at a hefty 25 lbs check your electrical box to make sure it will support the weight. 8 32 machine screws for attaching the crossbar see mounting with screws and cap nuts and mounting with a threaded pipe in.

Use a non contact circuit tester to check the wires for power. By probrite 1 25 00. The national electrical code nec allows you to hang up to 50 lbs. Then follow these step by.

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Connect the wires mount the fixture and caulk around the block so it s watertight. Trace the outline of the back of the box on the drywall using a pencil. Loosen the mounting screws or knob that holds the base of the light fixture to the electrical box then gently pull the fixture away from the box. 5999st pier mount adapter.

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