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How to mount a 1-gang wall plate in a ceiling?

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gub11 over 8 years ago

Fairly simple question.  I am going to be mounting a 1-gang wall plate into a ceiling, and I was wondering what the best way of doing that would be.  Should I do it as normal, or do I need to do something differently. I included a picture here http://imgur.com/a/tDM5K .

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  • gadget.iom
    0 gadget.iom over 8 years ago

    I don't know if there is a US equivalent, But in the UK I might recommend using one of these depending on the ceiling thickness:

    QFB1WHI MK, MOUNTING BOX, DRY LINER, 1GANG | Farnell element14

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  • gadget.iom
    0 gadget.iom over 8 years ago in reply to gadget.iom

    It seems there are:

    1-Gang 18 cu. in. Old Work Heavy Wall Switch and Outlet Box-BH118R - The Home Depot

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  • willygeek
    0 willygeek over 8 years ago

    Hi, I live in New Zealand, but things are very similar here.  I would also recommend using a flush box, but to do this you need to be able to screw it  to part of the framing, sides, top or bottom or the back of the flush box, to ensure it stays in place when you mount the plate.

     

    Hope this helps

    William

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    0 gub11 over 8 years ago in reply to gadget.iom

    Do you think these would work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GTUR2OM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 .  I have already purchased them for my wall plates.

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    0 gadget.iom over 8 years ago in reply to gub11

    They look like they might. The listing doesn't specify the maximum ceiling thickness, but it looks like there's a decent gap to the wings.

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