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*2.75 x 2.25 x 4.3 [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-14-cu-in-PVC-Old-Work-Electrical-Outlet-Box-1-Gang-B114RB/100404027] | *2.75 x 2.25 x 4.3 [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-14-cu-in-PVC-Old-Work-Electrical-Outlet-Box-1-Gang-B114RB/100404027] | ||
*3.65 x 2.3 x 4.3 [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-Gang-20-cu-in-Blue-PVC-Old-Work-Electrical-Switch-and-Outlet-Box-B120R/202077323?MERCH=REC-_-pip_alternatives-_-100404027-_-202077323-_-N&] | *3.65 x 2.3 x 4.3 [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-Gang-20-cu-in-Blue-PVC-Old-Work-Electrical-Switch-and-Outlet-Box-B120R/202077323?MERCH=REC-_-pip_alternatives-_-100404027-_-202077323-_-N&] | ||
*2.25 x 4.38 x 2.75 [https://www.lowes.com/pd/Gardner-Bender-1-Gang-14-Cubic-in-PVC-Old-Work-Standard-Switch-Outlet-Wall-Electrical-Box/5001752769] | |||
=Allowed in New Construction= | =Allowed in New Construction= | ||
Revision as of 09:16, 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
- 3-7/8-Inch Length by 2-3/8 [1]
- 4-1/8 x 2-1/4 [2]
- 2-3/4 in x 2-1/4 in [3]
- 2.75 x 2.25 x 4.3 [4]
- 3.65 x 2.3 x 4.3 [5]
- 2.25 x 4.38 x 2.75 [6]
Allowed in New Construction
https://forums.mikeholt.com/threads/installation-of-old-work-boxes-in-new-construction.61773/
Exceptions
From [7]
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.