Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX 2 -Gang PVC Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these outlet boxes for reliable performance and ease of installation in existing walls, particularly for remodeling and drywall applications. The winged swing tabs are commended for secure gripping, and reviewers consistently describe the construction as sturdy and durable, with many returning for repeat purchases. However, some users report persistent issues with screws stripping easily and wing tabs binding or breaking, making secure mounting difficult. Despite these design flaws affecting a small portion of users, most consider the boxes dependable for their intended purpose.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Not easy to install
Would Not RecommendThe winged swing tabs bind up making it difficult to tighten and easy to strip screw head.
Great 2 gang box
Would RecommendWould buy again Bosch fit great screwed to drywall easy
Roomy and easy install
Would RecommendGreat old work box. Easy to install and room inside for wire.
Excellent for small places.
I'm remodeling a house, built in 1948; fully brick, including internal walls through which electrical lines go. Some spots are tricky...This solved one of them. I'd buy it again.
Great to use if you are wanting to expand.
Would RecommendI love using these boxes, they make my job much easier.
Good product
Would RecommendWorked as advertised. Simplicity of design is great
sturdy
Would Recommendsturdy- worth the price - easy install for remodel
I can find it easily and I can use it in my jobs.
Easy to use, price is good for this material. Most
Good quality for price.
Would RecommendHeavy duty and had no issues installing. I went back to buy more.
Fits well
Would RecommendWorked great for what i needed it for. I stalled easily.
Before install in wall to turn screw in flag 2 tim
Would Recommendworked well for the job and sturdy box made of good plastic
Great fit.
I’ve used this type of electrical box on my houses whenever I needed to add or replace exiting receptacles. Be aware that there are different depths of these boxes. Easy to use and makes excellent snug fitting when installed correctly. Great invention.
The prices went up so shop around
Would RecommendSome of them look like they have burn spots so I had to dig around to find the ones that didn’t
Good box
Would RecommendNo fuss old work box. The only solution for mounting without a stud. Better than the fiberglass boxes which can crack.
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Best thing to avoid big holes in the wall
Would RecommendEasy to install like the flaps just a little to thin
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Great product!
Works great when adding additional switch to a one gang box location or really any switch or outlet installation in a finished space.
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Easy to install
Would RecommendReasonably priced, easy to install. Would purchase again
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