Drywall anchors for switch box?
#1
08-13-14, 07:27 AM
Drywall anchors for switch box?
I need to mount a switch box on a wall. Directly behind the location is a pocket door. I will not be able to affix the box thru the drywall to a stud.
Is it acceptable to use drywall anchors to affix a box?
The box will also be supported by surface mounted metal conduit between it and another switch box (3 way light system).
Is it acceptable to use drywall anchors to affix a box?
The box will also be supported by surface mounted metal conduit between it and another switch box (3 way light system).
#5
08-13-14, 09:25 AM
If you use anchors and screw short enough to clear the door and construction adhesive on the back of the box it might work and hold... for a while but how are you going to run the wiring. I'd recommend another location.
#6
08-13-14, 09:59 AM
If you use anchors and screw short enough to clear the door and construction adhesive on the back of the box it might work and hold... for a while but how are you going to run the wiring.
As stated, the wiring is conduit (emt) surface mounted along the wall. The conduit will be appropriately anchored to the wall (that portion of the wall is wood panel so I can bite into that for conduit straps).
How about toggle bolts?
