Old Work Box for Vanity Light?

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So I went to go change my bathroom vanity light today and discovered that it simply had the wiring coming through a hole in the wall and the previous vanity was literally just screwed into the wall with 2 screws.



Went to the local home improvement store and the employees guided me to some old work boxes that look like this:



Old Work Box



So I get it installed, but it had me wondering...is this safe? I mean the vanity light isn't THAT heavy (I weighed it at around 3 lbs). I do not have a stud nearby (that I can see anyways) (nor would it matter because I would need to have access behind it anyways), and I really don't want to be tearing out an entire wall ideally)



Is this ok? I looked at various guides on changing or adding vanity lights and most seem to use these boxes (Which "seem" to be rated for 6 lb's, and only mention NOT to use them for ceilings).










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    So I went to go change my bathroom vanity light today and discovered that it simply had the wiring coming through a hole in the wall and the previous vanity was literally just screwed into the wall with 2 screws.



    Went to the local home improvement store and the employees guided me to some old work boxes that look like this:



    Old Work Box



    So I get it installed, but it had me wondering...is this safe? I mean the vanity light isn't THAT heavy (I weighed it at around 3 lbs). I do not have a stud nearby (that I can see anyways) (nor would it matter because I would need to have access behind it anyways), and I really don't want to be tearing out an entire wall ideally)



    Is this ok? I looked at various guides on changing or adding vanity lights and most seem to use these boxes (Which "seem" to be rated for 6 lb's, and only mention NOT to use them for ceilings).










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      So I went to go change my bathroom vanity light today and discovered that it simply had the wiring coming through a hole in the wall and the previous vanity was literally just screwed into the wall with 2 screws.



      Went to the local home improvement store and the employees guided me to some old work boxes that look like this:



      Old Work Box



      So I get it installed, but it had me wondering...is this safe? I mean the vanity light isn't THAT heavy (I weighed it at around 3 lbs). I do not have a stud nearby (that I can see anyways) (nor would it matter because I would need to have access behind it anyways), and I really don't want to be tearing out an entire wall ideally)



      Is this ok? I looked at various guides on changing or adding vanity lights and most seem to use these boxes (Which "seem" to be rated for 6 lb's, and only mention NOT to use them for ceilings).










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      So I went to go change my bathroom vanity light today and discovered that it simply had the wiring coming through a hole in the wall and the previous vanity was literally just screwed into the wall with 2 screws.



      Went to the local home improvement store and the employees guided me to some old work boxes that look like this:



      Old Work Box



      So I get it installed, but it had me wondering...is this safe? I mean the vanity light isn't THAT heavy (I weighed it at around 3 lbs). I do not have a stud nearby (that I can see anyways) (nor would it matter because I would need to have access behind it anyways), and I really don't want to be tearing out an entire wall ideally)



      Is this ok? I looked at various guides on changing or adding vanity lights and most seem to use these boxes (Which "seem" to be rated for 6 lb's, and only mention NOT to use them for ceilings).







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          Yes, an old work box is completely safe for what you're using it for. Just make sure the dogs are snug against the drywall.






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          • Thanks, I mean it's not on the ceiling so really it would require the drywall to completely fail. I mean considering the last light was basically held to the wall by 2 screws I figure it can't be any worse than that!

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            It's actually better off in a box than anchored to the drywall with screws. I run in to the same situation almost weekly. Lol

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          • Better off compared to what? just 2 screws? What I had before was one of these "cheap" lights: lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-4-Light-24-05-in-Vanity-Light/…

            – msmith1114
            Jan 13 at 1:46











          • Yes, just being attached with 2 screws to the drywall.

            – BillWeckel
            Jan 13 at 1:47


















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          I've used lots of old-work boxes of various designs and love them. When you have a heavy fixture, you need one that will support the weight (by being secured to studs or joists), but your vanity light is.... well, light.






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            Yes, an old work box is completely safe for what you're using it for. Just make sure the dogs are snug against the drywall.






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            • Thanks, I mean it's not on the ceiling so really it would require the drywall to completely fail. I mean considering the last light was basically held to the wall by 2 screws I figure it can't be any worse than that!

              – msmith1114
              Jan 13 at 1:37






            • 1





              It's actually better off in a box than anchored to the drywall with screws. I run in to the same situation almost weekly. Lol

              – BillWeckel
              Jan 13 at 1:39











            • Better off compared to what? just 2 screws? What I had before was one of these "cheap" lights: lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-4-Light-24-05-in-Vanity-Light/…

              – msmith1114
              Jan 13 at 1:46











            • Yes, just being attached with 2 screws to the drywall.

              – BillWeckel
              Jan 13 at 1:47















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            Yes, an old work box is completely safe for what you're using it for. Just make sure the dogs are snug against the drywall.






            share|improve this answer























            • Thanks, I mean it's not on the ceiling so really it would require the drywall to completely fail. I mean considering the last light was basically held to the wall by 2 screws I figure it can't be any worse than that!

              – msmith1114
              Jan 13 at 1:37






            • 1





              It's actually better off in a box than anchored to the drywall with screws. I run in to the same situation almost weekly. Lol

              – BillWeckel
              Jan 13 at 1:39











            • Better off compared to what? just 2 screws? What I had before was one of these "cheap" lights: lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-4-Light-24-05-in-Vanity-Light/…

              – msmith1114
              Jan 13 at 1:46











            • Yes, just being attached with 2 screws to the drywall.

              – BillWeckel
              Jan 13 at 1:47













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            Yes, an old work box is completely safe for what you're using it for. Just make sure the dogs are snug against the drywall.






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            Yes, an old work box is completely safe for what you're using it for. Just make sure the dogs are snug against the drywall.







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            answered Jan 13 at 1:35









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            • Thanks, I mean it's not on the ceiling so really it would require the drywall to completely fail. I mean considering the last light was basically held to the wall by 2 screws I figure it can't be any worse than that!

              – msmith1114
              Jan 13 at 1:37






            • 1





              It's actually better off in a box than anchored to the drywall with screws. I run in to the same situation almost weekly. Lol

              – BillWeckel
              Jan 13 at 1:39











            • Better off compared to what? just 2 screws? What I had before was one of these "cheap" lights: lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-4-Light-24-05-in-Vanity-Light/…

              – msmith1114
              Jan 13 at 1:46











            • Yes, just being attached with 2 screws to the drywall.

              – BillWeckel
              Jan 13 at 1:47

















            • Thanks, I mean it's not on the ceiling so really it would require the drywall to completely fail. I mean considering the last light was basically held to the wall by 2 screws I figure it can't be any worse than that!

              – msmith1114
              Jan 13 at 1:37






            • 1





              It's actually better off in a box than anchored to the drywall with screws. I run in to the same situation almost weekly. Lol

              – BillWeckel
              Jan 13 at 1:39











            • Better off compared to what? just 2 screws? What I had before was one of these "cheap" lights: lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-4-Light-24-05-in-Vanity-Light/…

              – msmith1114
              Jan 13 at 1:46











            • Yes, just being attached with 2 screws to the drywall.

              – BillWeckel
              Jan 13 at 1:47
















            Thanks, I mean it's not on the ceiling so really it would require the drywall to completely fail. I mean considering the last light was basically held to the wall by 2 screws I figure it can't be any worse than that!

            – msmith1114
            Jan 13 at 1:37





            Thanks, I mean it's not on the ceiling so really it would require the drywall to completely fail. I mean considering the last light was basically held to the wall by 2 screws I figure it can't be any worse than that!

            – msmith1114
            Jan 13 at 1:37




            1




            1





            It's actually better off in a box than anchored to the drywall with screws. I run in to the same situation almost weekly. Lol

            – BillWeckel
            Jan 13 at 1:39





            It's actually better off in a box than anchored to the drywall with screws. I run in to the same situation almost weekly. Lol

            – BillWeckel
            Jan 13 at 1:39













            Better off compared to what? just 2 screws? What I had before was one of these "cheap" lights: lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-4-Light-24-05-in-Vanity-Light/…

            – msmith1114
            Jan 13 at 1:46





            Better off compared to what? just 2 screws? What I had before was one of these "cheap" lights: lowes.com/pd/Project-Source-4-Light-24-05-in-Vanity-Light/…

            – msmith1114
            Jan 13 at 1:46













            Yes, just being attached with 2 screws to the drywall.

            – BillWeckel
            Jan 13 at 1:47





            Yes, just being attached with 2 screws to the drywall.

            – BillWeckel
            Jan 13 at 1:47













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            I've used lots of old-work boxes of various designs and love them. When you have a heavy fixture, you need one that will support the weight (by being secured to studs or joists), but your vanity light is.... well, light.






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              I've used lots of old-work boxes of various designs and love them. When you have a heavy fixture, you need one that will support the weight (by being secured to studs or joists), but your vanity light is.... well, light.






              share|improve this answer

























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                I've used lots of old-work boxes of various designs and love them. When you have a heavy fixture, you need one that will support the weight (by being secured to studs or joists), but your vanity light is.... well, light.






                share|improve this answer













                I've used lots of old-work boxes of various designs and love them. When you have a heavy fixture, you need one that will support the weight (by being secured to studs or joists), but your vanity light is.... well, light.







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