I want to remove the box used to mount a light and replace with heavy duty mount. I disconnected the wired. I am not able to get the box out. How is mounted ? I tried twisting and pulling - did not apply too much force.
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It ought to be held by two screws - i.sstatic.net/rpu3q.jpg - which it doesn't appear to be...– TetsujinCommented Feb 20, 2022 at 17:27
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I have removed the two screws. The box moves freely but something seems to be holding it.– user1409254Commented Feb 20, 2022 at 17:48
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1Is the cable held(clamped) to the box or just in a opening?– crip659Commented Feb 20, 2022 at 17:54
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There is, most likely, a clamp of some sort, either in the box or just on the other side of the box holding the wire to the box. That will allow the box to wiggle on the wire, but there shouldn't be enough slack in the ceiling to allow the box to come fully out. Provide a picture of where the wire goes through the box.– FreeManCommented Feb 21, 2022 at 14:45
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I use hangers to span the distance between joists many of these are attached to the back of the box if you don’t have attic access you may have to cut out a section of the drywall– Ed BealCommented Feb 22, 2022 at 15:44
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