this post was submitted on 03 Jul 2023
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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. I’m a 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? Thank you!

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[–] tkohldesac 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Gotcha, thanks, it seems like replacing that box is the consensus. Guess I’m gonna have to figure that out. Thank you!

[–] a_large_rock 1 points 1 year ago

Just make sure to turn the power off at the box! You can get a cheap voltage detector to be sure.