I'm trying to replace some 25 year old floodlights with a new Ring Floodlight Cam. The previous lights were installed flush to the house on cedar plank siding. This I think was done after the home was built. The electric box that is in there however is odd which I haven't seen before. The box is sort of round with two metal flat pieces with screw holes so that you can place the box into the round cut out and then screw into the siding.
Here's a pic of the existing box...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1ZusoPQYP1xpFTWy6
Unfortunately the ring is a standard size flood light expecting a standard round electrical box. It doesn't fit the existing so it won't have a complete seal allowing water to enter the Ring lights.
I haven't found any electrical outdoor box that would be inserted into a cutout so that the light can be mounted flush to the siding. The ones that I have found are more for interior and I don't see how I could get them to work. Would I be looking for an electrical box that would not be inserted and if so, would I have a problem having a 3.5" hole to cover.
Here's a video of what it looks like and how it won't fit the Ring.
Thanks for any help.
Here's a pic of the existing box...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1ZusoPQYP1xpFTWy6
Unfortunately the ring is a standard size flood light expecting a standard round electrical box. It doesn't fit the existing so it won't have a complete seal allowing water to enter the Ring lights.
I haven't found any electrical outdoor box that would be inserted into a cutout so that the light can be mounted flush to the siding. The ones that I have found are more for interior and I don't see how I could get them to work. Would I be looking for an electrical box that would not be inserted and if so, would I have a problem having a 3.5" hole to cover.
Here's a video of what it looks like and how it won't fit the Ring.
Thanks for any help.