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How to fit a metallic back box on a stud wall?

  • 19-01-2023 10:17AM
    #1
    lilimop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hey everyone,

    I'm trying to understand how to fit a metallic back box on a stud wall. Should it be fixed to a stud (on one of the sides) or is it expected to be fixed to a noggin?

    In either case, how would I know exactly where a noggin or a stud is, so that the hole I cut on the plasterboard is perfectly aligned with it?

    I have a stud detector, but there is always a degree of error, so I'm not sure how I can find these in the wall.

    Thanks!



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