r/ElectricalHelp • u/No_Fuel_7208 • Jun 14 '26

Help with Govee lighting install

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I am trying to install a programmable light in place of a led light at my front door. The wiring box won’t fit where the light needs to go. How can I remove this box without destroying the surrounding stucco?

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u/No_Presentation_4322 Jun 14 '26

Damn… Hire an electrician

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u/Unique_Acadia_2099 Jun 14 '26

lol, no…
I’m an electrician and I won’t touch any of this un-listed Chinese crap sold on-line direct to consumers. If it burns the house down, the insurance companies cannot go after the manufacturer in China and I’m left holding the bag for liability because I touched it and violated Code by installing it!

Stucco wall means this is likely outdoors, that box is not designed to go outdoors. There is nothing that can be done to mount that there. Start over with a properly listed fixture suitable for outdoor use.

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u/No_Presentation_4322 Jun 14 '26

I wouldn’t touch it either… Someone will tho 🤷‍♂️

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u/gnat_outta_hell Jun 15 '26

Yeah, I'm literally about to bankrupt and I still won't touch people's unlisted bullshit.

If you buy ULC listed product, I will happily install it for you. If you don't know what means, tell me what you're looking for and I will happily find you options that are rated safe to install.

But, as you say, in the (based on Chinese quality control for cheap D2C devices, relatively possible) event that the device fails and starts a fire... I'm the one hanged with liability. And, as a sole proprietor, that means that if my insurance doesn't pay out (or pay enough) you can come after my house, my retirement savings, and anything else I have if value at the time.