Round Wiremold Box

[iwirehouses]

I ran into a round wiremold box that is a junction on the way to a cieling fan. The new fan only operates by remote control. I would like to put a switch in this box if I could. Is there a way to mount a switch in a junction box? Changing it to a switch box would make the wiremold to short, unless the switch was mounted sideways. I'd rather not do this, but its a last resort. Can I mount an upright toggle switch in a round box?

 

[LarryFine]

Have you scoured the Wiremold catalog well?

How about a round or octagon extension box with a cover-mounted switch in it? Ugly, but functional.

 

[masterinbama]

Can you mount a wiremold switch-box combo newt to the round box?

 

[kwired]

change to a 2 gang wiremold box. If fan is to have a light kit you can switch it separately, or you can install one switch and have other side blanked or possibly install a receptacle

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I do not know of a way to mount a switch to a round wire mold box.

I found an interesting web site but I don't think you can mount the switch to the round box. Check this out.

 

[iwirehouses]

Wow, a two gang box is a great idea. I can't believe I didn't think of that. And its possible to paint a mudring black and put a single gang switch there, but I like the idea of a switch and outlet better. Thank you!