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Polycarbonate Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX Polycarbonate Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

4.5
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 4.5 out of 5
431 Reviews


87% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The product is generally easy and straightforward to install, with many customers finding it to be a suitable solution for their lighting needs. The majority of reviews praise the installation process, describing it as easy, quick, and smooth. Several customers also noted the product worked great for their specific applications, such as adding new light fixtures or replacing old ones. However, some customers reported issues with the screws, plastic tabs, or screw holes. Despite these negative experiences, the overall sentiment expressed across the reviews is generally positive.

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431 Customer Reviews

Great

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Great

September 4, 2025
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That you can't get any help in the store.

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GOOD

September 4, 2025
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Wires contained!

Would Recommend

When replacing a light fixture, I had found that my wiring was just hanging out willy nilly in my wall! This was perfect for adding to old construction and keeping those wires contained!

August 27, 2025
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Connection box perfect for back fitting drywall.

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Good product but needs a 4” hole, not a 3.5” hole

August 20, 2025
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Nearly perfect

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Using the provided template, the fit was perfect. I would have given it a 5 star. Review had it not been black.

August 9, 2025
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lighting problem

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helped me solve a lighting problem

August 7, 2025
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Easy install but wings stick out

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Pretty easy install. I have a 4-1/8" hole saw that I picked up somewhere and it was just the right size for this. I used it to install a small light fixture in a bathroom. My one issue is that the wings that pop out extend past the outside flange when folded back. Cantex could have easily fixed this by not having the plastic that holds the screw and wing go all the way down. This would let the wing fold flatter against the body. As is, you have to give it a little flex to get into the hole. Over...

July 30, 2025
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Works like it should

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Works, used it for wiring an outdoor patio light.

July 22, 2025
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Decent wall sconce electrical box

Tabs can be a little flimsy but it got the job done.

July 20, 2025
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IN WALL ELECYTRIC BOX

MAKE SURE YOU CUT A GOOD HOLE

July 11, 2025
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Yes!!

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This was exactly what I needed. It took less than 10 minutes to install.

July 9, 2025
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It is easy to install and looks good

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Easy to install

July 8, 2025
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