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- homeimprovement@lemmy.world
- homeimprovement@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- homeimprovement@lemmy.world
- homeimprovement@lemmy.world
I was hanging a ceiling fan in this room when I discovered that the mounting screw holes in the electrical box are stripped. My dad has suggested using JB Weld putty, letting it cure, drilling it out with a small bit and then using wood screws. First time homeowner and have neither the confidence nor the expertise to completely replace the box. Is my dad’s route the best course of action or is it a waste of time and/or dangerous to go that route?
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Now is the perfect time to learn how to install a rework box!
I’d be wary of trusting JB-weld to prevent a ceiling fan from crushing my family.
I’ve never installed an old work ceiling fan box, but they definitely exist for exactly this purpose.