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Do electrical boxes need to be secured?
Article 334.30 states that cables coming out of the junction boxes should be secured within 12 inches of the box in all boxes equipped with cable clamps. These cable clamps are not to be removed. 314.17(C) states that cables must be secured to the receptacle box.
Can I replace metal electrical box with plastic?
Homeowners can replace their metal electrical box with plastic if non-metallic cables come in and out of the box. However, the downside of plastic electrical boxes is that they distort or crack under stress, and PVC can melt due to overheating.
How do I replace an old electrical box?
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Quote from Youtube video: Now take your phillips or your flathead screwdriver. And just loosen up the screws that are supporting. Those hot and neutral.
Can you reuse electrical boxes?
As long as the components meet current code they can be reused. For example if I replace all the switches and outlets in a home and the outlets are 3 prong and in good shape I will save them and the switches for small repair jobs.
How can I secure my electrical box without studs?
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Do electrical boxes need to be attached to studs?
They don’t need to be fastened to a stud, so you can install them anywhere.
Are metal junction boxes better than plastic?
Ultra-strong, fireproof, and incapable of being melted, metal boxes offer the greatest level of security for all electrical wiring applications. Even when slightly stressed, plastic boxes can twist.
Do electrical junction boxes have to be metal?
Light switches, outlets, ceiling fans and lights, and transition wires are just some of the items housed in electrical boxes. Unlike electrical or breaker panels, which are nearly always made of steel, electrical boxes can be constructed of metal or plastic.
What is the difference between old work and new work electrical boxes?
New work boxes, designed to be installed just after the wall is framed but before the surfaces are finished with drywall. They attach to studs. Old work (also called retrofit) boxes, designed to be installed after the walls are finished and are used during remodeling projects. They attach to drywall or plaster.
How do I install a new metal electrical box?
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How do you remove an old metal electrical box?
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What is a pancake box?
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What is a ReWork box?
Remodeling boxes, also called old-work boxes, are electrical boxes designed to be installed after drywall has been hung. For example, you would install a remodeling box if you need an additional outlet for a home office or theater.
How do you secure an electrical outlet box?
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Quote from Youtube video: Sometimes though these screws are not tight allowing the outlet to move around inside the box the solution here is to tighten the screws that hold the outlet in place.
What are outlet shims?
Plastic shims are a fast, easy solution for backsplash electrical outlets in which the wall box is recessed below tiling, quartz, granite, paneling, etc. Also provides clearance needed for screws when installing decorator devices sitting directly on a hard surface.
How do you secure a ceiling electrical box?
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Quote from Youtube video: Come down and they support the box and kind of grip onto the drywall. Just kind of pinching it to hold it. There. So once it's there then you're just going to tighten the three screws.
How do you replace a ceiling outlet box?
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How much weight can a old work ceiling box hold?
50 pounds
How heavy of a light fixture or ceiling fixture can a listed ceiling box support? A ceiling box can support a fixture of 50 pounds or less. A ceiling box rated for “fan support” can support a fan of 35 pounds or less.
