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PVC Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

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

4.5
503
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 4.5 out of 5
503 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 Many commend its suitability for retrofitting older homes and replacing outdated boxes.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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503 Customer Reviews

Works great, easy to install.

Would Recommend

One of the easiest outlet boxes I have installed. Worked great for our lighting project.

April 16, 2026
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It's a cut in box

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Easy to use, well built, affordable

April 15, 2026
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Excellent old work box

Would Recommend

Excellent replacement box for new light installations for an old home. Used 12 to install new light fixture in our mobile home. Old fixtures were hard to remove, but with the new boxes I can replace or install update light fixtures in just a few minutes.

April 10, 2026
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Nailed It

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Perfect for Purpose

April 10, 2026
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Box is code

Needed for electrical

April 9, 2026
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No studs required to attach to the drywall

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Very easy to use.

April 8, 2026
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Easy

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Very easy to use worked perfectly to replace an old metal box

April 8, 2026
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Perfect for new electrical access

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These boxes are easy to install and work great when you need to add a new drop

April 5, 2026
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Cut In Lighting Box

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Worked as intended.

April 3, 2026
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Don’t over tighten tab screws. May break

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Good for adding ligh

April 3, 2026
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Deep enough to have plenty of room for conductors

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Installed nicely

April 2, 2026
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Easy instal

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Worked well in a poorly cut electrical area from previous owners

April 1, 2026
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Lowe's has solutions.

Would Not Recommend

It solved my problem easily. I am glad you had this.

April 1, 2026
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Very simple to use

Would Recommend

These remodel boxs are an amazing thig espesily in an older manufactured home.

March 18, 2026
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It works as designed

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I found it easily. It's what I needed and it worked perfectly.

March 17, 2026
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