Ceiling Junction Box Weight Limit

Adding a junction box in a finished ceiling.

Ceiling junction box weight limit.

I don t think that there are any boxes on the market that are listed to support over 50 pounds. Ceiling junction boxes in most cases an electrician installs a rough in electrical box before. Plastic round ceiling box with captive mounting nails and auto clamps model s120rac 1 59 1 59. Fixtures over 50 pounds need independent support or a box listed to support the fixture weight.

They aren t made for supporting much weight however and shouldn t be used to support a ceiling fan. Housing industry punches above weight. Round old work ceiling box is designed for use with non metallic sheathed cable in accordance with article 314 of the nec. Legrand pass seymour slater new work 4 in.

Home owner tips upgrades and maintenance. Light fixture weight limits on builder s standard box. Out of stock online. Fiberglass 4 pvc 19 plastic 9 polycarbonate 35 resin 2 steel 61 more ways to filter.

The carlon 1 gang 18 cu. You need to read 314 27 b. Set your store. Junction box 37 low voltage box 24 wall box 564 material.

Great for residential and light commercial applications the box is made of polycarbonate is listed for use with dry wall or sheet rock.