On 15/06/2021 18:10, ARW wrote:
On 15/06/2021 13:46, Tricky Dicky wrote:
On Monday, June 14, 2021 at 11:13:33 PM UTC+1, Grumps wrote:
I think I'm going mad!
Am I correct in saying that a dry lining back box does not need to be
screwed to a stud or noggin? Screwing only applies if fitting a steel
box in this location.

I think most electricians prefer the metal box on a noggin especially
if on first fix they have access to the stud work only using dry
lining boxes when an additional socket is mounted in an existing wall.
The main reason I am told is thatÂ* the front lip of the dry line box
is often visible especially when using some of the decorative outlets.

It should not be visible if the dry liner is fitted before the wall is
skimmed.

But yes I am a noggin and metal backbox man.

Isn't that because you wire and fit back boxes before the plasterboard
is possibly even on site?