V VirutalElectrician Senior Member Location Mpls, MN Occupation Sparky - Trying to be retired Apr 29, 2025 #1 Any thoughts on how to attach a Bell box to a railing like this? I can't seem to channel MacGyver at the moment. Attachments 20250429_125352.jpg 193 KB · Views: 25
Any thoughts on how to attach a Bell box to a railing like this? I can't seem to channel MacGyver at the moment.
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Apr 29, 2025 #2 Self-drilling screws.
ActionDave Chief Moderator Staff member Location Durango, CO, 10 h 20 min from the winged horses. Occupation Licensed Electrician Apr 29, 2025 #3 I've been known to use the KO in the back of the box with a screw and a fender washer to mount bell boxes.
I've been known to use the KO in the back of the box with a screw and a fender washer to mount bell boxes.
Barbqranch Senior Member Location Arcata, CA Occupation Plant maintenance electrician Semi-retired Apr 30, 2025 #4 VirutalElectrician said: I can't seem to channel MacGyver at the moment. Click to expand... Obviously requires duct tape!
VirutalElectrician said: I can't seem to channel MacGyver at the moment. Click to expand... Obviously requires duct tape!
tom baker First Chief Moderator & NEC Expert Staff member Location Bremerton, Washington Occupation Master Electrician Apr 30, 2025 #5 Drill and tap for SS 1/4-20 hex head with ss fender washer
W winnie Senior Member Location Springfield, MA, USA Occupation Electric motor research Apr 30, 2025 #6 I'd try to get the carpenter to mount a suitable piece of blocking (perhaps matching the deck) to the rail, and then attach the box to that.
I'd try to get the carpenter to mount a suitable piece of blocking (perhaps matching the deck) to the rail, and then attach the box to that.
M MTW Senior Member Location SE Michigan Apr 30, 2025 #7 What is the box for, and what connects to it? That would help determine how I would mount and supply wiring to it.
What is the box for, and what connects to it? That would help determine how I would mount and supply wiring to it.