Retrofit Junction Box Ceiling
Replacement of old style ceiling electrical box.
Retrofit junction box ceiling. Learn how to retrofit a ceiling fan electrical box. Before installing a ceiling fan make sure that you follow the portion of the electrical code that requires that you use a fan rated outlet box that will support the extra weight and the motion associated with a fan. Drywall 6mil vapour barrier fiberglass batt insulation. Typical cold climate construction.
An old work box is designed to be installed after the fact on walls that are already finished. You will need to remove the old pancake junction box. Installing a ceiling electrical junction box. To be clear by retrofit i mean the drywall is up and i d like to install this without having to repair any drywall.
Typically for new construction you d use an insulated and sealed box. Turn off the power. Any disturbance to the wires could cause the insulation to break off. Installing a light fixture or outlet in the ceiling requires an electrical junction box to hold the wire connections and the fixture or device.
Often wiring from that era of home construction now has dry brittle insulation on it. Do it carefully so as to not damage the existing wiring.