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Forgive the noob-ish electrical question.
I've got a new light fixture to install in a brand new location (no electrical box in place).
It needs to go smack in the middle between two joists in the finished ceiling (16" OC).
Here's the old work box I was looking at :
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-Gang-18-cu-in-Round-Old-Work-Ceiling-Box-B618RR/100404072
OK, I know it says not for fixture support, but a couple of DIY books I have says this type of box can actually hold about 5 pounds.
My new fixture weighs about 3 1/2 pounds.
Is this a case of the mfg or the retailer just trying to CYA and say it can't support anything, or do I need to go with a brace-type box.
Thanks.
I've got a new light fixture to install in a brand new location (no electrical box in place).
It needs to go smack in the middle between two joists in the finished ceiling (16" OC).
Here's the old work box I was looking at :
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-Gang-18-cu-in-Round-Old-Work-Ceiling-Box-B618RR/100404072
OK, I know it says not for fixture support, but a couple of DIY books I have says this type of box can actually hold about 5 pounds.
My new fixture weighs about 3 1/2 pounds.
Is this a case of the mfg or the retailer just trying to CYA and say it can't support anything, or do I need to go with a brace-type box.
Thanks.