Ratings & Reviews for Hubbell RACO 1 -Gang Galvanized steel New work/Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box
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What Customers Are Saying
The metal electrical box is generally well-received for its quality, sturdiness, and suitability for various installation scenarios. Many customers found it to be a good fit for their projects, with the box's depth allowing it to accommodate different types of devices and wiring. However, some noted it may be too shallow for certain applications, particularly for GFCI outlets. Overall, the product seems to be a reliable and versatile option for most standard electrical work, though users should carefully consider the specific requirements of their project.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Not big enough for GFCI!!!!
Would Not RecommendI installed these in a new kitchen island I built only to find out they were not big enough for a GFCI outlet. I had to redo everything.
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Metal Electric boxes
Would RecommendGreat quality metal electric box that met my needs
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Thank you for the positive rating.
Hole in the wrong spot
Would RecommendWe all love to use the thinner box. It takes up less space in the cabinets. So who's bright idea was it to put the rear hole for the wires in the center? Once the fastener is connected and the romex is coming through even the thinest outlet can't fit in this box. You can't use the top or bottom hoes because the wood covers them. The holes for this box should be on the back but one end. This way the outlet on the inside has space for the wires and the fastener.
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Lack of products in Electrical Dept.
Would Not RecommendThe only reason i bought the metal outlet box is because the shelves in the Electrical Dept at the Lowes in High Ridge Mo were almost completely empty .
How to work the knock out
Would RecommendThis is a perfectly fine electrical box. Knockouts are har on any box if you don't know how. For those who do not know, there is a technique to open up the knockouts. Look for where the knock out is hinged - that is - attached more firmly. Go 180 deg across from the attachment tab, and as the other reviewer said use a hammer and screwdriver, and hit it - hard - with authority right at the edge. It will open like a flap. Pry it open and work it back and forth two times.
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We appreciate your 5 star rating.
Standard knockouts, you just need to not be dumb
Would RecommendPut a screwdriver on the edge of the circle and smack with a hammer. Just like every knockout ever made.
From RACO 1 -Gang Galvanized steel New work_SLASH_Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box
Not good for much
Would Not RecommendMust be ganged to meet code even for a minimum of 1 wire & one device
Bad purchase
Would Not RecommendKnockouts hard to get out.Box bends trying to get knockout removed.
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This standard switch box is 3” x 2” x 2-1/2” deep and will accommodate standard sized GFCI’s, and is built to the NEMA standard for boxes.![]()