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Ran into a packed electrical box while updating my bedroom light fixture.
It's so full I can't fit the new bracket, and I'm looking for tips on how to proceed.
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grayc276mo ago
Actually, saw a post on a forum somewhere saying a box that stuffed is a fire risk, not a badge of honor. Smushing wires like @the_john said can nick the insulation and cause a short. Best move is to turn off the power and see if you can get a slightly larger old-work box to swap in. If not, you might have to tie some wires together with a pigtail to free up space, which is a pain but safer.
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