Select and Prepare Electrical Box — Install or Prepare Electrical Box
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How to Install a Wall Sconce in a Stairwell · Step 3 of 10
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After successfully cutting the hole and retrieving the electrical wires, inspect the cavity to determine if there is a wall stud directly behind the drywall at the fixture location. If a stud is present, use a 'pancake box' (a shallow metal electrical box designed to mount directly to a stud). If no stud is present, an 'old work box' with adjustable flanges would be used to secure it to the drywall. In this scenario, a stud is present, so two wire clamp inserts need to be added to the pancake box. These are small plastic or metal pieces that push into designated knockouts on the electrical box from the back, designed to secure the electrical cables as they enter the box. Ensure they are firmly seated.
Select and Prepare Electrical Box — Install or Prepare Electrical Box
Part of project
How to Install a Wall Sconce in a Stairwell · Step 3 of 10
In this video
After successfully cutting the hole and retrieving the electrical wires, inspect the cavity to determine if there is a wall stud directly behind the drywall at the fixture location. If a stud is present, use a 'pancake box' (a shallow metal electrical box designed to mount directly to a stud). If no stud is present, an 'old work box' with adjustable flanges would be used to secure it to the drywall. In this scenario, a stud is present, so two wire clamp inserts need to be added to the pancake box. These are small plastic or metal pieces that push into designated knockouts on the electrical box from the back, designed to secure the electrical cables as they enter the box. Ensure they are firmly seated.