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.Sturdier than blue old work
Would RecommendWorks great. As intended and the composite is nice and stout.
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Awesome option for tight areas
Would RecommendThese things are great. Can fit almost anywhere and really help you get the outlet into position. I always make sure to use a few screws on top and bottom for secure fit.
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Nothing of any consequence
Worked fine
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Its works
It did what it supposed to do
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This in not gang related.
Would RecommendIt does what it does. Nothing to exciting about a shallow gang box.
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Just what you would expect
Would RecommendIt's exactly what you want for a shallow conduit box. The screw holes fit available covers.
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Good shallow box.
Would RecommendSo good to be able to use shallow boxes in tight spaces. Have to watch the size of switch that you install or you’ll run out of room
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For new tight spaces
Would RecommendWhen the wall is opened up and you need a shallow box. We actually had to trim the mounting tabs down a little bit but the box still worked.
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Good
Good. So so so so so so so so so so so so so so good
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Excellent value
Would RecommendRemoved an old food disposal unit and was left with a hanging cable under the sink. Bought one of these boxes and turned that into an outlet giving the wife even more outlets for her kitchen gadgets.
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Good product
Nice electrical box fox value. Works great for application.
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How This Saved My day and Taught me a lesson
Would RecommendYou see, I recently attempted to add another outlet directly behind the one I already had. Sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. You see, I didn't take into account the fact that the first outlet would be in the way of the second one. Whoops. Needless to say, my DIY dreams were quickly shattered. I felt like a kid who had just learned that Santa Claus wasn't real - disappointed and more than a little foolish. But here's the thing - I learned from my mistake. I realized that sometimes, it's bette...
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Small but good.
Would RecommendIt is a gang box. It’s small but sometimes you need a small box.
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