How can we successfully replace boob lights in our 1930s home without the fixture hanging too low due to the mounted bracket inside the ceiling?
Asked by Tiago das Neves 
2 months ago
Last Updated: October 29, 2024
We’re switching out the boob lights in our 1930s house. The old mounting setup is screwed into a bracket inside the ceiling (above the plaster). Can we still use this somehow? When we attempt it, it hangs down too far.
Do you have boob lights hanging over your stripper pole?
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Assuming there is a metal device box where the hanger was threaded into, you can take out one or both extensions and then thread the hanger back into the box. If there’s no box present, it’s best to contact an electrician.
Hey , have you noticed that box up there? The hanger is too long, so the lamp ends up hanging about an inch below the ceiling.
Hey , just to let you know, our electrician mentioned that he’s not comfortable with any kind of hanging installations. If he was okay with it, we might have just asked him to take care of it.
Consider taking out either one or both of the extensions. And if you plan on installing anything heavier than a simple flush mount light, make sure the box is attached securely to something more than just the ceiling joist.
Oh my goodness, , I honestly feel so silly. I had no idea those were actually extensions.
Hey there, we all have to start somewhere. Just a reminder, you’re definitely not an idiot 🙂
It seems like your wires are located in a conduit and not in a regular box. If it’s for a ceiling light and not a ceiling fan, you could consider installing an old work electrical box. Here’s a link for reference: https://www.lowes.com/pd/CANTEX-1-Gang-Plastic-Old-Work-Electrical-Box/5001725897?cm_mmc=shp-_-b-_-prd-_-elc-_-ggl-_-LIA_ELC_000_PRO-_-5001725897-_-local-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAqY6tBhAtEiwAHeRopWUIAXGmoCSV3Ld4J3mAPcKeq81eRgscP0ip4a5Di1wQHm_8J2DdfRoC3IIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Hey, we currently have an older version of that, but do you think it would be better to swap them out for these new ones? It might just simplify things. We didn’t even know we could still get those smaller round boxes. Thank you!
All the threaded parts come in different sizes and have standard threads. You can also find flat brackets with threaded holes to attach to your new fixture. It may take some trial and error to make everything fit properly. My house is 90 years old, but the threads and holes match modern fixtures.