Choosing Electrical Boxes - Fine Homebuilding
Some pros install shallow 4-squares (4 in. by 4 in. by 1 1⁄2 in. deep) throughout a system because such boxes are versatile and roomy. If a location requires a single device, pros simply add a mud-ring cover.
How to Install an "Old-Work" Electrical Box - Fine Homebuilding
An “old-work” electrical box is designed to be installed in sheetrock without nailing into a stud. Instead, the box has tabs that flip out and hold it to the drywall between studs. To start, use a stud finder to locate and mark the studs in order to avoid them. Then, measure up from the floor and mark where you want the bottom of the box to be.
Shallow electric boxes for basement wall - Fine Homebuilding
2004年1月28日 · There are 1-3/4" cut-in boxes. You gain the depth of the drywall so they work well. The only real problems to be expected are: The use of old work boxes makes the box mounting dependant on the strength of the drywall. I usually expect any drywall near concrete to be damp and soft.
Tricks w/ plastic electrical boxes - Fine Homebuilding
2004年12月17日 · I hate plastic boxes as well, just had about $3K electrical work done (including new 200 A service) and the guy used $0.39 boxes. Replaced a few before putting up the DW (at ~ $1.5 each , WOW). May have missed this in the thread, so sorry if it's been addressed.
shallow electrical boxes - Fine Homebuilding
2003年12月24日 · Or you can try spacing out the recep's from the work box with nuts, outlet tab ears, little washers, wrapping #12 or #14 wire around the screw, or go swipe some copper tubing off your icemaker line to the fridge and cut your own thick washers to fit and incur the ire of an electrician for leaving an open gap between the box and the drywall.
Old work boxes in Lath/Plaster - Fine Homebuilding
2006年1月3日 · I've done over a hundred boxes through old plaster in my 1886 house, and tried ALL of the choices. Here is my exhaustively researched solution. 1) find a stud - locate box against either side. Use a blue plastic NEW WORK box with all the nail retaining clips cut off flush, leaving a clean rectangle.
electrical old work boxes - Fine Homebuilding
2006年10月4日 · The existing boxes are the types with the little “ears” and are loose as a goose. I have never like the type that just have tabs that tighten to the drywall as they seem to alway work loose over time. The replacement boxes I like are the ones that have a triangular tab that afixes to the front of the stud and is covered by a drywall patch.
Installing Ceiling Boxes - Fine Homebuilding
Boxes for ceiling lights are most often 4-in. octagonal or round boxes or recessed light fixtures with integrated junction boxes. Setting ceiling boxes in new work is similar to setting wall boxes, with the added concern that the ceiling box be strong enough to support the fixture. Many electricians prefer to use metal boxes for ceiling fixtures.
Cutting Boxes into Existing Walls and Ceilings
This process is called cutting-in or retrofitting a box, and, of course, it requires boxes with special mounting mechanisms. Hold the new box at the same height as other outlet or switch boxes and trace its outline onto the wall. Use a stud finder or drill a small exploratory hole to locate studs or wood lath behind.
electrical boxes in pocket door walls - Fine Homebuilding
2000年2月29日 · The best thing to do is to get some shallow boxes to mount in the pocket-door wall. These boxes are approx.1-1/2" deep and the standard size. I have found that you will need to replace or cut the screws that hold wire cable connector in the box because they may interfere with the door. It does depend on the thickness of the door.