Fitting a 35mm Metal Single gang back box

[simondyntDBeK]

Hi,

I have to fit a 35mm Metal Single gang back box into a wall made of plasterboard - is this relatively simple?

I assume I cut a hole with a stanley knife and then slide the box in.

The only thing I'm not sure about is what to attach it to!

Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

Simon

 

[wedge69]

If your attempting to fit it to the plasterboard and not a supporting batton then you don't use the metal ones - you use the plastic ones. These have either spring loaded clips or retractable lugs that will grip to the plasterboard.

 

[simondyntDBeK]

Cheers wedge69 - back to B&Q!

 

[ColJack]

this belongs in electrics..

by plasterboard do you mean a stud wall or dot 'n' dab on a brick wall???


if a stud wall then as he said above..

if a dot 'n' dab wall then metal box screwed to the bricks behind.. you may have to sink the box a bit with a lump hammer and chisel..