Ceiling Light Electrical Box For Heavy Chandelier

Gwi the box is attached on one side to a joist.

Ceiling light electrical box for heavy chandelier.

Poke a small hole in the ceiling using the screwdriver. Obviously it is not attached to anything on the other side of the box. Place all wires snugly in electric box. This is a photo of it.

Bend the insulation rod to roughly 2 inches to accommodate for the 4 inches diameter of the electrical box. Combine the stripped end of the black ceiling or supply wire with the stripped end of the black wire of the chandelier. Climb a stepladder and locate the ceiling joists on either side of where you wish to mount the heavy ceiling light fixture. To help stay oriented bend the bottom of the rod in the same direction.

The chandelier is about 14 feet above the steps and a pain to reach so i went into the attic to see what type of electrical box was used. Heavy fixtures require strong boxes. There is an attic rafter right above it. Do the same with the white light fixture and supply wires.

If you choose a heavy light fixture the one we bought weighed in at a hefty 25 lbs check your electrical box to make sure it will support the weight. Twist the ends together with a wire nut. Place a 1 1 2 inch deep electrical junction box against the ceiling. Check the electrical box for capacity and strength.

The national electrical code nec allows you to hang up to 50 lbs. Cover with the chandelier s canopy or decorative plate. 1 gang box ceiling fan mounting box recessed boxes brackets 3 4 in.