1 posted december 13 2002 at 12 01 pm.
Plastic ceiling box weight limit.
If the fixture was light enough to use a plastic remodeling box the old box will definitely have to go.
The ceiling boxes must pass a ul test where a 200 pound weight is supported for 5 minutes at 105 c.
Nor is the plastic rough in box holding a moderately heavy fixture suitable for a ceiling fan.
The style that attaches to the joists with 2 nails in tabs on the side.
Out of stock online.
Dec 2002 total posts.
Legrand pass seymour slater new work 4 in.
A pvc box will not pass this test.
Box to hang heavy light fixture.
Set your store to see local availability compare.
The current fixture weighs 5 lbs and is mounted to a slater black plastic 20 25 cu.
How heavy of a light fixture or ceiling fixture can a listed ceiling box support.
Manufacturer in trade since.
The fixture i want to install weighs 10 lbs maybe a little more since a bathroom scale isn t really accurate at that range.
The carlon 1 gang 18 cu.
Weight limit on j.
Great for residential and light commercial applications the box is made of polycarbonate is listed for use with dry wall or sheet rock.
Why are ceiling boxes made from a different plastic compound than the wall boxes.
Hard shell old new work ceiling electrical outlet box model bh614r.