Ceiling Light Electrical Box For Heavy Chandelier

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Ceiling light electrical box for heavy chandelier.

Poke a small hole in the ceiling using the screwdriver. Bend the insulation rod to roughly 2 inches to accommodate for the 4 inches diameter of the electrical box. Boxes brackets 5in round electrical box 12 x12 x6 box how doers get more done need help. To help stay oriented bend the bottom of the rod in the same direction.

Gwi the box is attached on one side to a joist. Climb a stepladder and locate the ceiling joists on either side of where you wish to mount the heavy ceiling light fixture. Twist the ends together with a wire nut. This is a photo of it.

Place all wires snugly in electric box. The national electrical code nec allows you to hang up to 50 lbs. There is an attic rafter right above it. Check the electrical box for capacity and strength.

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. Place a 1 1 2 inch deep electrical junction box against the ceiling. Cover with the chandelier s canopy or decorative plate. This will display a red dot on the ceiling which can then be marked as the location for the ceiling light.

Combine the stripped end of the black ceiling or supply wire with the stripped end of the black wire of the chandelier. Heavy fixtures require strong boxes. Do the same with the white light fixture and supply wires.