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1 -Gang PVC Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX 1 -Gang PVC Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

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  4.3 out of 5
1620 Reviews


80% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this electrical box for its reliability and straightforward installation in existing walls without locating studs, making it ideal for retrofitting and remodeling projects. Most appreciate its sturdy construction, secure mounting, and adequate internal depth for standard receptacles and GFI outlets. However, some report issues with rigid plastic material causing screws to break or cross-thread during installation, and several note clamping tabs that don't swing out fully or grip properly on larger wall cutouts. Despite these drawbacks, most customers consider it a practical, dependable solution for adding outlets in finished spaces.

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1620 Customer Reviews

Room for improvement

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Wish these had metal wing tabs instead of platstic, which should be standard,. otherwise they will snap if over tighten, or if the outlet/box is stressed during wiring/installation.

November 1, 2026
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Easy To Install

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Easy to install

October 31, 2026
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Duplex outlet install.

Worked as expected.

October 28, 2026
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Would Recommend

Works great! 👍

October 26, 2026
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Good features

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Easy to install

October 25, 2026
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Just Right

Perfect fit for all the wires.

October 23, 2026
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Electric box extension after installing new backsp

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I bought these plastic electricle boxes to cut them off to use the front section as extension for the existing ones to secure the electrical outlet and the front finish plate to the new marble backsplash splash after installing the new back splash works well, just be sure the backsplash installers make the hole big enough to accommodate the extension of the electrical box.

October 23, 2026
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Perfect

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Just right for adding an additional receptical

October 20, 2026
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Fine, but seems overpriced. Shelves a mess

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Seems fine. A little pricey. Shelves a mess

October 19, 2026
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