electrical switch doesn't fit box As it stands, the switch doesn't align with the junction box screw holes and I'm not sure what to do. Any advice would be most helpful, thank you 🙏. That is a double gang box designed for two .
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Trying to install a smart switch (TP-Link Kasa) and when I opened up this box - it's a mess. They were jammed up prety good back there and the old switch and plate were flush against the wall. But no matter which way I bend them - I can't get them to sit back enough to mount the new .As it stands, the switch doesn't align with the junction box screw holes and I'm not .Turn off the breaker. Take a razor knife and trim/clean that opening up as big as possible. Clean out the debris from inside the box. Shorten the existing wires if possible to create a little more space and you might get lucky. But yeah . After making your connections to the switch, wrap two or three wraps of electrical tape around the switch and secure it into the box. You can .
The issue is that I have several double electrical boxes that have 4-5 wires coming in. There is no room for all those wires between the switch and back of the box. I really don’t want to rip apart the wall to put in a deeper .As it stands, the switch doesn't align with the junction box screw holes and I'm not sure what to do. Any advice would be most helpful, thank you 🙏. That is a double gang box designed for two .
a few pence will buy you a frame which sits behind the switch and lifts it off the wall about 6 or 7 mm so any dimmer will fit into a shallow box. You will probably have to use . One option is to use a single gang mud ring for double gang box. you can get metal or plastic ones. You can definitely get deeper boxes, and you can also get box extenders, but at some point you'll be limited by the depth of .
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If you've ever tried to update or replace a light switch or outlet, only to find that your new device is bulkier and won't fit into your shallow electrical box, this post is for you. The most common instance for this predicament is when .
IMO, the solution to your problem would be to remove the existing metal box and replace it with an "old work" three-gang plastic box. This will allow you to utilize the two switches you need and the dimmer switch you want. You . I am trying to replace this old two toggle switch that burnt out in this 4-inch box in my basement: However, every new switch has these ears the stick up and block it from sitting flush against the front cover. What am I missing here? Trying to install a smart switch (TP-Link Kasa) and when I opened up this box - it's a mess. They were jammed up prety good back there and the old switch and plate were flush against the wall. But no matter which way I bend them - I can't get them to sit back enough to mount the new switch.
Turn off the breaker. Take a razor knife and trim/clean that opening up as big as possible. Clean out the debris from inside the box. Shorten the existing wires if possible to create a little more space and you might get lucky. But yeah putting dimmers and GFCIs in .
After making your connections to the switch, wrap two or three wraps of electrical tape around the switch and secure it into the box. You can also replace the existing box with a plastic old work box. The box you pictured won't work unless there's a stud right there to drive those screws into. The issue is that I have several double electrical boxes that have 4-5 wires coming in. There is no room for all those wires between the switch and back of the box. I really don’t want to rip apart the wall to put in a deeper electrical box. As it stands, the switch doesn't align with the junction box screw holes and I'm not sure what to do. Any advice would be most helpful, thank you 🙏. That is a double gang box designed for two devices. The switch will need to mount to the left or right set of holes and the cover will have a blank side.
a few pence will buy you a frame which sits behind the switch and lifts it off the wall about 6 or 7 mm so any dimmer will fit into a shallow box. You will probably have to use longer screws and maybe re-thread the lugs in the box. One option is to use a single gang mud ring for double gang box. you can get metal or plastic ones. You can definitely get deeper boxes, and you can also get box extenders, but at some point you'll be limited by the depth of your walls and you'll need to use double-gang boxes to get more room. If you've ever tried to update or replace a light switch or outlet, only to find that your new device is bulkier and won't fit into your shallow electrical box, this post is for you. The most common instance for this predicament is when you attempt to replace an old duplex outlet with a .
IMO, the solution to your problem would be to remove the existing metal box and replace it with an "old work" three-gang plastic box. This will allow you to utilize the two switches you need and the dimmer switch you want. You state that you are installing the recessed lighting, and are installing the dimmer switch.
I am trying to replace this old two toggle switch that burnt out in this 4-inch box in my basement: However, every new switch has these ears the stick up and block it from sitting flush against the front cover. What am I missing here? Trying to install a smart switch (TP-Link Kasa) and when I opened up this box - it's a mess. They were jammed up prety good back there and the old switch and plate were flush against the wall. But no matter which way I bend them - I can't get them to sit back enough to mount the new switch.
Turn off the breaker. Take a razor knife and trim/clean that opening up as big as possible. Clean out the debris from inside the box. Shorten the existing wires if possible to create a little more space and you might get lucky. But yeah putting dimmers and GFCIs in . After making your connections to the switch, wrap two or three wraps of electrical tape around the switch and secure it into the box. You can also replace the existing box with a plastic old work box. The box you pictured won't work unless there's a stud right there to drive those screws into.
The issue is that I have several double electrical boxes that have 4-5 wires coming in. There is no room for all those wires between the switch and back of the box. I really don’t want to rip apart the wall to put in a deeper electrical box. As it stands, the switch doesn't align with the junction box screw holes and I'm not sure what to do. Any advice would be most helpful, thank you 🙏. That is a double gang box designed for two devices. The switch will need to mount to the left or right set of holes and the cover will have a blank side.
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a few pence will buy you a frame which sits behind the switch and lifts it off the wall about 6 or 7 mm so any dimmer will fit into a shallow box. You will probably have to use longer screws and maybe re-thread the lugs in the box. One option is to use a single gang mud ring for double gang box. you can get metal or plastic ones. You can definitely get deeper boxes, and you can also get box extenders, but at some point you'll be limited by the depth of your walls and you'll need to use double-gang boxes to get more room. If you've ever tried to update or replace a light switch or outlet, only to find that your new device is bulkier and won't fit into your shallow electrical box, this post is for you. The most common instance for this predicament is when you attempt to replace an old duplex outlet with a . IMO, the solution to your problem would be to remove the existing metal box and replace it with an "old work" three-gang plastic box. This will allow you to utilize the two switches you need and the dimmer switch you want. You state that you are installing the recessed lighting, and are installing the dimmer switch.
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