How do I install a ceiling light fixture using an existing hole when the hole is too big?
I tried to use the existing electrical box, but one of the mounting screw holes is stripped and the box is barely able to stay in place because the original work was done very sloppily and the hole is too big. Even if I can get around the stripped threads on the screw hole, I'm afraid to hang anything from the box for fear there is not enough edge surface attached to the drywall, and therefore will not be able to handle any weight, let alone the weight of a metal-framed, small chandelier. The existing box is white and uses a U-shaped, metal brace on the inside of the wall which the box attaches to using two slotted screws. I tried to use an "old work" box from Home Depot that uses three "ears" or flaps that rotate into place when turning the screws, and act like little vices that squeeze the drywall between the flaps and the outer flange. That didn't work because the hole is the same diameter and the outer edge of the boxes flange, so the whole box went right through the hole!
First remove the old box! It is not designed to hold up the weight of a ceiling fan. Go to Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace, where ever and get a Raco
1-1/2" Ceiling Fan/Heavy Fixture Installation Brace and Box
Item #: 73178 Model: 935
$9.98
or something similar. You can print the listing below for reference. This is designed to do what you want. If the ceiling fan does not cover the existing hole you can patch it, or as suggested earlier use a ceiling medallion. Good luck!
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