Installing Ceiling Light Without Box

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Installing ceiling light without box.

If you re wondering how you install a light fixture without an electrical box the short answer is that you don t. Or if a fixture meets all of the criteria of a box but lacks a cable clamp don t use it without a box. How to install a junction box for a light fixture is fairly easy and should always be done with the power off. An easy solution is to install a fan brace box available from home centers and hardware stores that s designed to be installed without cutting any additional holes in your ceiling.

The electrical box or junction box is a code requirement that was established to prevent fires and other electrical accidents. The nec dictates how many wires and clamps you. Light fixtures that simply protrude from the ceiling or wall without a junction box are a fire waiting to happen. Ceiling fans are heavy and cannot be installed without the right electrical box.

In this video color cord company shows how to properly install a flush mount light fixture. 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. Keep in mind what makes a ceiling fan electrical box different from a traditional light fixture box is the bracing. Watch the entire process step by step.

The great thing about this install is you don t need the recessed lightin. Turn off electrical power to the fan at the electrical panel and use an appropriate testing device to ensure no power is present at the light fixture before you. 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. Please consult an electrician if you are unsure of the installati.

Ceiling fan boxes must include bracing that attaches to the ceiling joists to support the greater weight and vibration that comes with a ceiling fan installation. Most ceiling boxes are large enough.