Metal Stud Wall - 1st fix

[curium]

Hey all. I have a stud wall made using metal framing.

I have taken it down as it was built on top of floor boards that I’m replacing with t&g chipboard.

Given the cost of timber I plan on reusing it when I put the wall up again however I want to put a socket in the wall. I plan on getting an electrician in to do this along with some other electrical work.

I would like to finish the flooring and then erect the metal stud then get the spark to first-fix the new socket before I fit the plasterboard and get a plasterer in to skim.

How do you mount a socket in a metal stud wall? If it was timber I’d simply screw a piece of ply where I want the spark to connect the socket.

Cheers

 

[DAZB]

You can still fix a timber bearer to the metal studs or use a cavity back box which fixes to the plasterboard like these....

Appleby 2-Gang Dry Lining Knockout Box 35mm - Screwfix

 

[flameport]

How do you mount a socket in a metal stud wall?

Britclips® RSWB

Britclips® Rapid Sliding Wall Bracket (RSWB) for mounting electrical boxes and conduit in stud walls. Also suitable for other applications. Quick and versatile

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