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is there such a thing as an extension for a 4" round j-box? - EricU - 08-26-2017
I have one box that is flush with the joists and I'd rather not move it down to get it to stick through the sheetrock. A quick search doesn't show a solution for this problem. Was hoping there was a 5/8" mud ring, but I don't see any.
RE: is there such a thing as an extension for a 4" round j-box? - JGrout - 08-26-2017
(08-26-2017, 03:36 PM)EricU Wrote: I have one box that is flush with the joists and I'd rather not move it down to get it to stick through the sheetrock. A quick search doesn't show a solution for this problem. Was hoping there was a 5/8" mud ring, but I don't see any.
any of these work?
RE: is there such a thing as an extension for a 4" round j-box? - EricU - 08-26-2017
I was wondering if an octagon box extension would work, maybe I'll have to go play with them at the borg
RE: is there such a thing as an extension for a 4" round j-box? - JGrout - 08-26-2017
(08-26-2017, 04:10 PM)EricU Wrote: I was wondering if an octagon box extension would work, maybe I'll have to go play with them at the borg
It should at least that is how I have done them in the past.
RE: is there such a thing as an extension for a 4" round j-box? - Lynden - 08-26-2017
(08-26-2017, 03:36 PM)EricU Wrote: I have one box that is flush with the joists and I'd rather not move it down to get it to stick through the sheetrock. Was hoping there was a 5/8" mud ring, but I don't see any.
Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=28976246&KPID=17458855&cid=CAPLA:G:Shopping_-_Electrical_Boxes/Covers&pla=pla_17458855&k_clickid=6d1fc1bb-440a-4d72-acf8-cbdf354995cd
"Hubbell Raco 727 4" Octagon Cover, Raised 5/8", Ears 2-3/4" O.C. Used to hang light fixture from 4" octagon box or 4" round ceiling pan. 1/2" knockout in center of cover. Key-hole mounting feature allows for installation of cover without removing box screws."
RE: is there such a thing as an extension for a 4" round j-box? - Phil Thien - 08-26-2017
Is this what you're talking about?
http://www.blocklighting.com/product/186018/4-round-12-deep-pan-box-extension-ring?gclid=CjwKCAjwuITNBRBFEiwA9N9YEBkKS2u0y795dn1GFlJaVyh56d5grdmYvswF0MMTbmK0qFBDb8Qd_RoCZakQAvD_BwE
If yes, I doubt you'd find them in a home center.
RE: is there such a thing as an extension for a 4" round j-box? - EricU - 08-26-2017
Phil, that's what I want, hopefully in 5/8". You think an electrical supply would have them?
RE: is there such a thing as an extension for a 4" round j-box? - Phil Thien - 08-26-2017
(08-26-2017, 06:56 PM)EricU Wrote: Phil, that's what I want, hopefully in 5/8". You think an electrical supply would have them?
I sort of doubt it.
I'd call Garvin ("manufacturer") and ask if they sell them to anyone in your area.
https://www.garvinindustries.com/electrical-junction-boxes/round-pan-boxes/4-in-round-extension-rings/57111
RE: is there such a thing as an extension for a 4" round j-box? - JTTHECLOCKMAN - 08-26-2017
absolutely an electrical supply house will have them. Used all the time
RE: is there such a thing as an extension for a 4" round j-box? - Phil Thien - 08-26-2017
(08-26-2017, 11:11 PM)JTTHECLOCKMAN Wrote: absolutely an electrical supply house will have them. Used all the time
What are they used for?
The only time I've seen them used is when drywall was doubled-up.
Kind of a specialty item around here.