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*3-7/8-Inch Length by 2-3/8 [https://www.amazon.com/Carlon-BH118R-Outlet-8-Inch-Length/dp/B001ARBCQS] | *3-7/8-Inch Length by 2-3/8 [https://www.amazon.com/Carlon-BH118R-Outlet-8-Inch-Length/dp/B001ARBCQS] | ||
*4-1/8 x 2-1/4 [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/electrical-boxes-covers/electrical-boxes/carlon-reg-1-gang-14-cu-in-pvc-electrical-switch-outlet-box/b114r-upc/p-1444444967457.htm] | |||
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Revision as of 09:01, 8 January 2022
About
For cutouts in plywood, as opposed to frame mounted receptacles.
https://www.amazon.com/Lamson-B120R-Carlon-PVC-Outlet/dp/B00002N5FQ
Dimensions
Allowed in New Construction
https://forums.mikeholt.com/threads/installation-of-old-work-boxes-in-new-construction.61773/
Exceptions
From [3]
Just a heads up, if the wall is fire rated the box must be secured to the stud regardless of the box listing. This is a building code issue not a electrical code issue.
I have no idea if the opening posters wall is fire rated.