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Metal Old work Octagonal Electrical Box

Ratings & Reviews for STEEL CITY Metal Old work Octagonal Electrical Box

4.8
158
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 4.8 out of 5
159 Reviews


95% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The electrical junction box is described as a durable and sturdy product made of high-quality galvanized steel. Customers found it easy to install and suitable for various electrical projects, such as ceiling light or hot water heater installations. While a few users noted minor issues with the screw holes and included screws, the majority of reviewers were satisfied with the product's quality and performance.

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159 Customer Reviews

Higher cost

Threads are poorly tapped. Screws strip trying to run longer screws in of the same pitch and thread.

October 21, 2021
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Not to online order

Both box’s were missing the 2 screws to secure device or covers

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Response from Hubbell Product Expert

Two captive screws comes with every 8125 RACO box. If your box was missing the screws, please return product to the retailer. Read More

Hubbell Product ExpertSeptember 16, 2021

HubbellRacoTaymacBell

The box

Would Recommend

The experience was absolutely wonderful. It was just amazing how the cold steel felt against my rough hands. I mean really guys, do you really need a review of an electrical box. It did the job it was supposed to.

September 3, 2021
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Metal box

Would Recommend

As far as metal boxes go this one was perfect. The dead bull frog fit perfectly and the box fit in the small square grave. After a few months we'll be able to dig it up and have the skeleton to remember Kermit.

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Response from Hubbell Product Expert

Thank you for your 5-star rating. HubbellRacoTaymacBell

Hubbell Product ExpertNovember 29, 2021

HubbellRacoTaymacBell

Wired

Would Recommend

Perfect box for my ceiling lights at a reasonable price. Plenty of space for the wiring. Attached to a 2x4 and the ceiling lights attached perfect. Enough said . . . Hawk!

March 12, 2014
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As good as any

Would Recommend

Hung some lights with these boxes in the basement at my church. Worked just fine and are as good as any I have ever used.

February 11, 2014
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nice box

Would Not Recommend

got this box for a rehab job on a rental property,very good item.

December 26, 2013
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Versatile.

Would Recommend

Not a whole lot to say, It's decent quality steel. Lots of knock outs for wire placement. Good mounting options. Knockout are easy to remove with a hammer/screwdriver and pliers. but not weak enough to bump and knock out. If you're going to wire a light or device, or going to splice wires? this is a safe bet. Bought 2 more recently to install/mount 2 ceiling lights.

December 10, 2013
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Screws are too short to mount Porcelain Light

Would Recommend

Screws are too short to mount Porcelain Light fixture I purchased 4 of these and had to search through my spare screw box for longer ones, I also purchased 3 Porcelain Light fixtures only 2 had longer screws included so if you are going to use these to mount lights make sure the fixtures have alternate screws included because the ones included will only hold a metal cover.

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