Secret Electrician Hack when installing light fixtures #diy

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This project demonstrates how to install a light fixture, specifically a pendant light, in a ceiling location where a wooden joist obstructs the installation of a standard-depth electrical box. The solution involves using a shallow 'pancake box' that can be mounted directly to the joist, providing a code-compliant and secure mounting point for the light fixture, especially useful for the end-of-circuit wiring.