Useing screws rather than nails to attach metal ceiling fixture box
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Useing screws rather than nails to attach metal ceiling fixture box
Is it ok to use screws rather than nails to attach a ceiling electrical box directly to a stud for a light fixture? The metal octagonal box i'm using was previously nailed to the stud through the back with two nails, but am hoping I can simply use screws to reattach the box to the ceiling stud.
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Screws are preferred and probably required. How the heck did they drive nails in the back of the box? Through ears, yes, but through the back? Must have used a brick hammer.