Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX Polycarbonate Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this electrical box for its reliability, ease of installation, and effectiveness in retrofitting lighting and fixtures in older homes. Most highlight how fast and intuitive it is to install without studs, with a helpful template for cutting holes. Reviewers consistently describe it as strong, secure, and durable with ample interior space for complex wiring. A few note that screw quality is poor and hole-cutting precision is critical for optimal fit. Despite minor challenges, most consider it an excellent solution for remodels and old-work applications.
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Old construction box needed to add a new led swing-away light, for my wife to use in the Bathroom.
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Tabs are a little finnicky sometimes.
Would RecommendIt'll do the trick, just be patient. Really helpful for when you don't have a mounting point.
Verified Purchaser
Good quality box
Would RecommendSturdy and good size box, ideal for installations where several wires are housed in one box. The only drawback is the length of the screws on the little flaps. Works great on drywall, the grip is a little tight when used in siding, the screws barely grab the back of the wood board.
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Lowe's is the place for DIYers
Would Recommendperfect for installing the porch light. Kenneth was very helpful in finding the things needed to complete the installation.
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Better than the gray ones
Would RecommendSturdy and doesn’t break like the ones at the orange store. We got more to replace the other ones that had broken.
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Perfect
Would RecommendPerfect
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Old work box that works
Would RecommendGood old work outlet to add lighting in older houses. Wouldn’t recommend putting a heavy light on them but a simple flush mount is no issue.
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Quick & easy to use.
Would RecommendWe are in a 6 year old house and one night heard a crash !! The builder's housing popped out of the bathroom wall. Found this replacement at Lowes, quick and easy repair!
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Ok, other brands screwed in easier.
Would Not RecommendScrews were hard to screw in when up in ceiling. After hand starting screws for several turns before putting in ceiling they worked better. I almost returned and was going with other brand but figured my work around seemed to be helping
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Easy to install remodel box.
Would Recommendgood quality and easy to install
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Works OK. Need to be creative in hole cutting.
Would RecommendA good sturdy box but the reason for 4 starts is that they will not just pop in a perfect round hole. The fingers hang off to the side as well as the overall shape makes it require trimming to an already round hole.
Difficult to use.
Would Not RecommendBox is okay but the screws are so tight the screw heads strip out. I ended up removing the screws, applying some lubricant, screwed them well in then backed them off for final use. At that point they worked well.
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Takes a custom fit to be tight
Sturdy and fairly easy to install. I like to have a very tight fit instead of a perfect circle with gaps. This box is a little harder to install for that application. I start with a small hole for the base of the box and as I push it into the drywall, I customize the hole to fit the tabs as tight as possible.
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Good product
Would RecommendPerfect for adding a ceiling box.
From Polycarbonate Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box Verified Purchaser