Ceiling junction box

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giant9595

Discussion Starter · May 19, 2020

My son is moving into a new house that is 60 years old. He wants to replace fluorescent light in kitchen with new fixture. When we dropped old fixture we noticed the junction box is deeper in ceiling because of an additional piece of drywall on ceiling. So the box is not flush on ceiling and cannot hang new fixture. I read that they have extenders, is this something that will work? If so, are they available in stores and is that the correct name for it. Sorry so long... any help is appreciated. Thanks

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Jim Port

· #5 · May 19, 2020 (Edited)

HandyAndyInNC said:
Use longer screws to mount the fixture. Keep all the connections in the box.

Not compliant with code requirements. The box can be set back no more than 1/4" from a noncombustive surface, flush or proud of a combustible surface. Tucking the splice in the box is not enough to contain an arc or spark .

You really should stick to things you know instead of leading posters astray and giving incorrect advice.

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Jim Port

· #6 · May 19, 2020

OP, look for a Arlington BE1R extension.

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