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.

No junction box behind light fixture.

Depending on the fixture style you may need to remove a finial from the center of the shade or loosen a series of thumbscrews. 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. The electrical box or junction box is a code requirement that was established to prevent fires and other electrical accidents. How to attach a light fixture junction box to a wall if there is no stud.

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. Attach the chain to the screw. 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. A box cost a whopping 2 bucks a small price to pay for safety.

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. 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. Video that walks through steps on placing light cutting out drywall for junction box installing junction box and light. Part of the series.

Attaching a light fixture junction box to a wall doesn t necessarily require a. If your light fixture includes a chain adjust the chain to your desired length. Drywall wall repairs. Or if a fixture meets all of the criteria of a box but lacks a cable clamp don t use it without a box.