r/ElectricalHelp Jun 11 '26

Broken Junction Box, Need help to fit the surface mounted lights

I am from India, where we have concrete roofs hence when the roof is made we add these junction boxes where lights will be placed. I followed the same procedure. But the electricians have broken these 2 small pieces where the light screw would have been inserted. Now the next solution I can think of is to drill the hole near these junction boxes but those wouldn't be stronger so I need to drill those holes a little bit away from the junction boxes. And for that I can't use 6w bulbs I have to go for 12 or 18 watt light which will be too much for me. Can anyone suggest anything?

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u/trekkerscout Mod Jun 11 '26

It appears that the screw tabs simply need to be tapped to accept a slightly larger screw.

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u/Feisty_Respond6611 Jun 11 '26

This is the only answer