Then just hand the back box over to the bricklayers to build in to the wall.
How to install brick wall lights.
Install outdoor light fixture on brick surface position the electric box where you intend to mount it and using its screw holes mark where to drills the screw holes.
Mark and drill mark the location on your brick wall where you intend to attach your lights.
Next remove the box and drill holes using a masonry drill.
Drill the pilot holes for the mounting anchors and tap your anchors in place in the holes.
Nail an electrical box to the drywall framing behind the wall so that the knock out hole in the back of the box lines.
These light fittings were installed as emergency light fittings in a.
You ll need yellow wall plugs a drill with 5mm masonry bit and a dustpan brush set the drill to the hammer setting.
Apply firm and steady pressure to your drill making sure you re at right angles to the wall s surface once the holes are drilled insert the wall plugs.
The best advice is to get the lights before running the cable then you can work out whether or not you can connect directly to the fitting of need another solution.
Choose a location for the fixture and drill a 1 2 inch hole in the brick with a masonry bit.
Come along afterwards and fit your lights.
Here i am with my little helper installing 3 16w 2d bulkheads in the garden on the wall.