Ceiling Blank

[Pierre C Belarge]

For those who are questioning the said cover in this thread, why are you questioning it?

The non-metallic plate shown will stand up to the environment and would not even get a second glance from me if I were to inspect it.

 

[Okie Sparky]

How many wall mounted fixtures are damp location rated and have no gasket?

How many of us have mounted light fixtures to a brick surface and the box the fixture was mounted on had a mortar joint near or the fixture had a small escutcheon, thus allowing water into the top of the box/fixture escutcheon. This plastic cover would be more water tight than one of those fixtures.

Yeah, I know what your thinking, a good electrician would silicone the top of the fixture. I think that a good mason would fill (not tool the joint) the mortar joint around the fixture opening.

 

[bradleyelectric]

This plastic cover would be more water tight than one of those fixtures.

It doesn't have to be water tight in this application. The chance of water going up to get in the box is not much, and you would want it to get back out if it did. The bottom of weatherproof boxes don't have to be watertight.

 

[tonyou812]

under an eave ....why not?....with a bead of silicone.... voila

 

[chris kennedy]

with a bead of silicone.... voila

I don't believe any caulking would be required, nor would I use any. If I had to get back in that box, the surrounding paint would be damaged.

 

[jaylectricity]

I like those covers but the only thing I'd be concerned with is that it attaches to the bracket with something in the likes of a zip tie as opposed to screws. On the other hand it's not like you'll be removing the cover often and wearing out the teeth on that little post in the center.

 

[chris kennedy]

I like those covers but the only thing I'd be concerned with is that it attaches to the bracket with something in the likes of a zip tie as opposed to screws. On the other hand it's not like you'll be removing the cover often and wearing out the teeth on that little post in the center.

It has a push in hole for flat ceilings and a thread in hole for uneven ceilings.

 

[jaylectricity]

It has a push in hole for flat ceilings and a thread in hole for uneven ceilings.

OK, I didn't notice that at first. Still, what kind of torque can you get on the cover with your fingers?

Not trying to be disagreeable, just exploring.

 

[chris kennedy]

Still, what kind of torque can you get on the cover with your fingers?

Around 5 finger pounds if I use one hand, about 10 finger pounds if I'm not on the phone.

 

[jaylectricity]

Around 5 finger pounds if I use one hand, about 10 finger pounds if I'm not on the phone.

Does that translate to rods on the hog's head?

 

[electricmanscott]

under an eave ....why not?....with a bead of silicone.... voila

Why?

 

[benaround]

Would the canopy on the fixture or fan to be installed, need any more "damp" protection

than that blank cover ? Not that I have seen.

 

[ivsenroute]

Under a soffit, not a problem and why waste money and time on silicone just to make a mess when you have to go back and place a fixture on it.