No Junction Box Behind Light Fixture

Remove the light shade cover from the existing ceiling light fixture.

No junction box behind light fixture.

Light fixtures that simply protrude from the ceiling or wall without a junction box are a fire waiting to happen. Video that walks through steps on placing light cutting out drywall for junction box installing junction box and light. The electrical box or junction box is a code requirement that was established to prevent fires and other electrical accidents. Attaching a light fixture junction box to a wall doesn t necessarily require a.

Drywall wall repairs. Lighting light fixtures ceiling and exhaust fans outdoor light w no junction box hello an outdoor marine style light used over my garage driveway in a 50 year house needs replacing. To connect the light fixture to the junction box screw in the crossbar the nipple lock nut and the screw collar loop that supports the fixture. If your light fixture includes a chain adjust the chain to your desired length.

If you have an old light fixture that is not attached to the wall or ceiling with a junction box you should repair the light fixture by removing it installing a junction box and installing a new fixture. Or if a fixture meets all of the criteria of a box but lacks a cable clamp don t use it without a box. Depending on the fixture style you may need to remove a finial from the center of the shade or loosen a series of thumbscrews. Whenever wires are spliced together in a circuit whether it s to hook up a switch or light fixture or simply to extend the length of a wire the splice connections must be inside a covered junction box.

Part of the series. Use chain pliers or pliers with a screwdriver to open the link on the end of the chain. How to attach a light fixture junction box to a wall if there is no stud. For example if you have a light fixture that doesn t need a box for mounting but the wiring connections are not protected by some kind of cover then you can t use the fixture without a junction box.