Plastic Ceiling Electrical Box Fastener Replacement or Repair

Method to replace fasteners in plastic ceiling electrical box. Repair existing ceiling box attachments, screws. Strengthen or make stronger electrical box fasteners, screws. Design electrical box to hold more weight such as ceiling fan, flood lights, or security camera. Repair electrical box under soffit or eves trough.

[@jeffreyclarke8067]

I'm a renter and this helped me a TON. I came into a new apartment with a completely destroyed ceiling box, I couldn't even hang up the old fixture.

[@rhouse4958]

Your a godsend! I have 3 lights that fell due to a screw bracket breaking. This will help me. Thank you!!!!

[@caseyhill3831]

lol True it is upside down. Thanks for the video, this saved me a lot of hassle - I need up 3D printing the plastic to fit it perfectly in. Also, you can just drill a 1/2 hole in the plastic next to the original screws to make life a bit easier.

[@ivancontreras6803]

Wow u saved my ass from a headache , thanks !!!

[@chrisbradley1192]

Nice adaptation. Thanks for sharing. I don't know how those plastic ceiling boxes were ever allowed to pass inspection because they just degrade and perish over time.

[@LonsterMonster]

Proof that not all heroes wear capes! Thank you, sir!

[@brianmclaffin]

This was a great video, however if you can get up into your attic, I'd recommend getting up there and replacing the box.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

I use those anchors to support commercial 30” wall fans at work. Very strong. Thanks for sharing!

[@danchandler9381]

Nice design. Ingenious.

[@southrocket]

Outstanding!

[@xjmzrq]

Omg...so thankful for this video; total life saver. Thank you for sharing!!

[@pwu8194]

They need to perfect these cheap plastic boxes so we don't have to spend a fortune fixing them.

[@squirts1]

a fortune? I own rental properties an broken junction boxes is pretty rare... not only that, but they are a few dollars to replace. If you're that concerned about it then use steel boxes. They are also cheap. None of these boxes will break if you use the correct sized screw and don't over torque them.

[@jamesonkruger6989]

Omg someone put your soffit upside-down wtf

[@squirts1]

he probably did it judging by this absurdly stupid DIY video.

[@kaylowkaylo142]

U shud cell those. I bet people would buy then. #Innovation.

[@squirts1]

FFS are you serious? just go get a metal junction box for a few dollars... and mount it properly. This is ridiculous.