Scott installed the boxie ceiling mounted led fixture manufactured by tech lighting.
Install new ceiling light box.
Remove the old fixture.
How to install a junction box for a light fixture is fairly easy and should always be done with the power off.
To complete your new light fixture installation slide the canopy up against the ceiling and screw it into place with the screw collar nut.
Mount the electrical box in the ceiling with more madison bars and screws.
Wire the new fixture in the box and mount it to the ceiling.
If you re wondering how you install a light fixture without an electrical box the short answer is that you don t.
Trace the box onto the wall and cut a hole with the drywall saw.
Be sure there s a cable connector attached to the knockout hole set the box into the hole cut through the ceiling and press it tight against the underside of the joist.
Restore power to the box and enjoy the new light in your room.
Turn the power back on.
Then screw in the light bulbs that may be included in your package.
If you want to install a ceiling fan then you will need to get a box rated to hold the weight of a ceiling fan or you will want to add some additional bracing to hold the ceiling fan.
Attach new electrical box.
The electrical box or junction box is a code requirement that was established to prevent fires and other electrical accidents.
Watch the entire process step by step.
See the section on calculating box sizes but if you encounter a round box that s only 1 2 in.
Feed the electrical cable coming from the ceiling through the knockout hole in the pancake box.
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Once again the easiest way to install a new electrical box in an existing ceiling is to use a special fan brace and box made for retrofitting.
Installing a ceiling electrical box lets you add a light fixture to a room.
Patch the wall where the temporary hole was cut.
Even so you should run through the calculations to be sure.
Attach the box to the joist with the two 1 1 2.