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Polycarbonate Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX Polycarbonate Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

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  4.5 out of 5
476 Reviews


88% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this electrical box for its reliability and ease of installation, particularly for old-work remodels in homes without existing boxes. Most highlight how simple and fast installation is, noting it requires no studs and fits securely in drywall with a helpful template. Many commend its suitability for retrofitting older homes and replacing outdated boxes. However, several reviewers consistently report issues with included screws that strip easily and wing tabs that break during tightening, prompting some to use their own hardware. Despite these hardware concerns, most customers find the box functional and worth purchasing again.

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476 Customer Reviews

Price is a bit high but so is everything

 Would Recommend

Works well but seems the price was a bit high

February 6, 2026
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Old work box

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It allows you to install a fixture in drywall with no nearby studs

February 3, 2026
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Fit well and did the job

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Easy to fit and works well

January 26, 2026
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Easy Install

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Product description met needs and install was easy.

January 25, 2026
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Good

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Easy to install

January 24, 2026
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Cut your hole with the right size tool

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Couldn't get it to stabilize, human era.

January 22, 2026
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Good color

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It's grey color works for the location better than blue or orange.

January 22, 2026
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Work box for new pendant light

Worked as expected for replacing fluorescent light with new pendant light above kitchen sink.

January 20, 2026
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threads too tight

 Would Not Recommend

Fixture screws initally go into holes easily, but as the screw goes in, it becomes harder to advance the screw so that at least 1/4 inch of screw is left out, and applying more force strips the screw head.

January 13, 2026
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Box works as expected

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It did the job I needed

January 1, 2026
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