Hi Jerry,
I'm working on changing a light fixture attached to the ceiling of our front porch. The existing fixture has a drop down glass cover and is not attached to a junction box. It is mounted directly to one of the support boards that frame out the porch. I am able to get to the fixture from above via the attic and noticed that the fixture has about a two foot length of metal conduit coming directly out of it and running to a juntion box that then changes to romex and on the the switch box down below.
My question is what type of juntion box do I need to install to this damp area so that I can hang a new outdoor fixture? Can I use blue PVC or a regular metal ceiling box in this area? Also, can I run romex directly to this new box?
Thank you,
Jimmy B.