Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX 1 -Gang PVC New work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this shallow electrical box for fitting perfectly in tight spaces like 2x3 walls, floor joists, and behind existing outlets where standard boxes won't fit. Reviewers consistently describe it as reliable and well-made, with sturdy composite material that holds outlets firmly without bending. Many highlight its versatility across applications from kitchen switches to barn lighting. Customers appreciate the affordable price and note it's often the only solution available for retrofit and renovation projects. A few mention minor mounting tab adjustments were needed for horizontal installation, but overall most consider it an indispensable tool for challenging electrical work.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Camper conversion
Would RecommendWork well in my cargo/camper trailer that has one inch thick walls.
Verified Purchaser
Works well and inexpensive
Would RecommendI needed a small, inexpensive junction box to wire up the feed wires for a series of overhead lights in a barn. This met the requirement, but the mounting tabs were incorrectly oriented for my needs (needed to mount flat), So, I cut off the two tabs and mounted the box with screws. The only issue I had was that these boxes are rather flexible and not very rigid. They can deform slightly sometimes when you press down the wires with a cover plate, but this is not a big deal. The two knockouts (on...
Verified Purchaser
Works well in tight spots
Would RecommendWorked very well for me. Had no problem mounting it horizontally for a kitchen disposal switch.