Ratings & Reviews for Gardner Bender 1 -Gang PVC Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box
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What Customers Are Saying
The electrical boxes are generally easy to install and provide ample space for standard depth outlets and switches. Many customers found the boxes to be sturdy, with quality locking tabs that securely hold the box in place. However, some reported issues with the durability and quality of the plastic components, such as the hinges and locking tabs being prone to breaking or seizing up, and the screws stripping easily. Overall, the product works well for basic electrical work, but customers recommend being cautious during installation due to the quality control concerns with the plastic components.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Does the job!
Would RecommendWorks!
Old work outlet box
Would RecommendThe plastic hings could be beefer to support durability and sturdiness.
Electrical
Would RecommendLove it
From 1 -Gang PVC Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Cr*p
Would Not RecommendScrews so tight they strip out and box doesn't tighten up.
Great for old work
Would RecommendPerfect
From 1 -Gang PVC Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Less than 5 minutes ti install
Would RecommendI liked that it was easy to install
From 1 -Gang PVC Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Cutting box
Would RecommendI like everything about it besides the material, the texture and the width and the strength of this product
From 1 -Gang PVC Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Stay away
Would Not RecommendI miss the old blue boxes they had. I think they were Carlsons. I have tried to use these boxes on multiple occasions with the same disappointing results. The screws on the locking tabs won't run through the tab without seizing up or sometimes stripping out. Once they seize up in the tab, the tab will sometimes even break off. I can't count how many times after inserting the box in the opening that while tightening up the screw in order to set the tab that the screw head rounded out after it lo...
Add an outlet without removing Sheetrock.
Would RecommendJust when I needed, so glad that someone still carries that.
It's what it's supposed to be
Would RecommendPretty easy to work with, just run the wires into the box before you mount it in the wall.
Just trash
Would Not RecommendThese are trash tabs broke off when tightening. Hard to install. Bring back the blue ones.
Never Recieved
It never came. Called customer service about a week ago. They said they would send it right out. It still never showed up. This new Lowe’s delivery system is awful.