this post was submitted on 03 Jul 2023
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I was hanging a ceiling fan in this room when I discovered that the mounting screw holes in the electrical box are stripped. My dad has suggested using JB Weld putty, letting it cure, drilling it out with a small bit and then using wood screws. First time homeowner and have neither the confidence nor the expertise to completely replace the box. Is my dad’s route the best course of action or is it a waste of time and/or dangerous to go that route?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Haha thanks for the reply either way. This issue being on the ceiling is what’s new to me. Hanging something on the ceiling is way scarier than on the wall.