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here are more specs on the adapter https://www.hubbell.com/killark/en/Products/Lighting-Controls/Harsh-Hazardous-Lighting/Lighting-Accessories-Components/Splice-Boxes-Mounts/VBA/p/2166321#prod-resources-section V Series - V Adapter Mounting Plate - Adapts Fixture Body To VB/VJ/Steel 3-1/2 In...

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I guess I could try and attach it directly to the siding ovdf the existing box.. I rather not have to cut into the siding. The box will jut out though and not look flush which I was trying to avoid. Do they make a sone type of conversion mount for that box that would fit a round mount fixture?

The original box is grounded by the conduit i believe, as its armored bx cable.

I can try to see if their enough slack on the cable, but the round electrical box even if i mount it over that original hole would be sticking out on the side of the house. how would i hide the box? Wouldn't it be better to cut a bigger hole and mount the round box?

Here is the fixture round mounting hardware plate, it won't mount to what's currently on the side of the house, the instructions called for a round electrical box.

Adding a new fixture to my outside garage, the new fixture calls for a 4" round electrical box, but the original fixture has an older style metal box see the image. I believe it has BX armored cable with just a black and white wire. Since the cut out is only for the old electrical box what is...

The knockout i believe is 3/4 for the box, you had mentioned a 1/2" BX connector, i assume they have one for 3/4...

thanks for your help, and to answer your question yes i am a DIY in many areas, just want to be certain with anything electrical. Might have a question or two once I'm ready to button everything up

are their different sizes and configurations for the armored cable ( BX ) connector and an insulated bushing (Red Head )? If so how do i figure out which one i need? This is the bracket i bought i assume it does work with bx cable...

How come you need a armored cable ( BX ) connector and an insulated bushing (Red Head ), this bushing in the image came with iti assume that will not work. Is it b/c its armored cable? So i once i feed the bx into the connector it will ground it?

ok ending up getting an expandable ceiling fan bracket with box. Please see the pictures this will dig into either side of the joist/roof. I will tighten everything up then push the wires through the box and wire it up. Then bolt up the fixture. Anyone see any issues electrical wise or safety...

I think the better option is the https://tinyurl.com/4wvxmp8v. I guess the question is will it be flush enough to mount the fixture. Once the box is mounted just pop one of the holes for the wires, clamp is down and just make the connections. Does the box need a cover at all or just push the...

The new fixture is bigger than than the hole itself so i don't have to plug anything up. I just need a way to hang it over that hole.

Good suggestions here. I rather try the ceiling expandable mount between two joists, I just don't know if it will flush enough. Do I need be concerned safety wise going this method?