No Junction Box Behind Light Fixture

Use chain pliers or pliers with a screwdriver to open the link on the end of the chain.

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. Remove the light shade cover from the existing ceiling light fixture. If your light fixture includes a chain adjust the chain to your desired length. A box cost a whopping 2 bucks a small price to pay for safety.

The electrical box or junction box is a code requirement that was established to prevent fires and other electrical accidents. The only way u dont need one is if the fixture has its own box such as those potlights for example it comes with its own box you do the junction within. Drywall wall repairs. 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.

Depending on the fixture style you may need to remove a finial from the center of the shade or loosen a series of thumbscrews. Attach the chain to the screw. 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. 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.

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. 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. How to attach a light fixture junction box to a wall if there is no stud. Part of the series.