Ceiling light extension box too far out
#1
03-10-15, 05:09 AM
Ceiling light extension box too far out
I bought an extension box to try and get the box level with the wood (by code) but it hangs out too far.
Do they make adjustable ceiling ring extensions? I can only find fixed ones.
Do they make adjustable ceiling ring extensions? I can only find fixed ones.
#2
03-10-15, 05:17 AM
Member
Can you cut a finished block of the same wood to use as an extension.how much does it stick down?
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
#3
03-10-15, 05:20 AM
I'm with Geo, I've had several instances where there just wasn't enough room for the electrical box so I cut a medallion out of wood to make up the difference. You can also buy premade ones but they are always white [can be painted]
#5
03-10-15, 06:30 AM
Instead of an extension ring (box) maybe this would work: Cathelle: Simply Electric OCTAGON BOX EXTENSION - PLASTIC
Last edited by ray2047; 03-10-15 at 08:09 AM.
#6
03-10-15, 07:07 AM
I thought you couldn't use wood due to fire risk?
That's why the box has to be flush with the wood?
I can't access the area above and the junction box is screwed into a piece of wood above so can't move it upwards.
That's why the box has to be flush with the wood?
I can't access the area above and the junction box is screwed into a piece of wood above so can't move it upwards.
#7
03-10-15, 07:40 AM
Member
How much space are you trying to make up,what kind of box is in there,I think Ray has a good option.
Geo
Geo
#8
03-10-15, 08:48 AM
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The wood ring would bring the box flush to the surface instead of being proud.
Last edited by pcboss; 03-11-15 at 08:55 AM.
#10
03-10-15, 02:34 PM
You mean put the wood above the junction box?
Very crude diagram of what the others suggested:
#11
03-10-15, 04:51 PM
But isn't it a fire risk to put a wood ring onto the junction box?
If I put a wood ring around it then lights will not be flush, they will stick down.
The plastic ring looks suitable but not too easy to find in stores.
If I put a wood ring around it then lights will not be flush, they will stick down.
The plastic ring looks suitable but not too easy to find in stores.
#13
03-10-15, 05:11 PM
Member
That extender is an Arlington product,either try a good electrical supply store or order on line.
Geo
Geo
