scotty_ian 0 Report post Posted August 29 Hi folks: I'm installing an architrave light switch in a plasterboard wall and am trying to find a flush mounted plastic dry lining back box. There doesn't seem to be such a thing so I seem to be stuck using a metal flush mounted one but I don't have anyway of securing it behind the platerboard. Please has any one some bright ideas. Thanks 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_rich 161 Report post Posted August 29 cut the hole same size as box, use bits of wood with gripfil on to stick to back of pb on each side, wait, drill holes in side of box and screw to wood you might have trouble with safe zones above and below as the switches are very narrow 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M107 873 Report post Posted August 29 https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/AP603.html 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProDave 1,742 Report post Posted August 29 Take one standard 1G DL box. A fine tooth hacksaw, and some superglue. And you think I am joking? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Duck 562 Report post Posted August 29 21 minutes ago, ProDave said: Take one standard 1G DL box. A fine tooth hacksaw, and some superglue. And you think I am joking? No...done similar myself 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty_ian 0 Report post Posted August 29 Good thinking pro Dave I'll give it a go. I read an old forum post that someone heard about putting 'ears ' on a metal flush box. Any idea what that could have been. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Duck 562 Report post Posted August 29 I have bolted angle brackets on the side of a metal patress before too... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty_ian 0 Report post Posted August 29 1 hour ago, Rob_the_rich said: cut the hole same size as box, use bits of wood with gripfil on to stick to back of pb on each side, wait, drill holes in side of box and screw to wood you might have trouble with safe zones above and below as the switches are very narrow Like it thanks 2 minutes ago, Blue Duck said: I have bolted angle brackets on the side of a metal patress before too... Like that idea better thanks 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Duck 562 Report post Posted August 29 Jus be careful with what accessories you use and where you locate the bolts, I ballsed up in the past when trying to install a flat FCU. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_the_rich 161 Report post Posted August 29 I can see how a box with brackets bolted on can be pushed through the hole (with cable inserted), twisted and pulled into position. But what stops it falling out into the cavity and being lost? if not during installation, then during any maintenance. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProDave 1,742 Report post Posted August 29 47 minutes ago, Rob_the_rich said: I can see how a box with brackets bolted on can be pushed through the hole (with cable inserted), twisted and pulled into position. But what stops it falling out into the cavity and being lost? if not during installation, then during any maintenance. Some sticks like sh*t to glue it in place. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerching 1,875 Report post Posted August 29 4 hours ago, scotty_ian said: Good thinking pro Dave I'll give it a go. I read an old forum post that someone heard about putting 'ears ' on a metal flush box. Any idea what that could have been. Yep....see M107s post above 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
