Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX Polycarbonate Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box
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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 Many commend its suitability for retrofitting older homes and replacing outdated boxes.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.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.works great
Would RecommendGreat for adding fixtures after the fact or moving them.
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Your answer to easy DIY repairs!
Would RecommendThis is a well designed box for retrofitting electrical connections that your “builder” neglected to properly instal at time of construction! I’m so grateful this item exists and makes repairs easy for the average homeowners! Well made and designed for easy installation!
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Very strong
Would RecommendWe noticed our previous fan was falling out of the ceiling. We replaced it using this, and it worked like a champ! Good product.
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This are a pain to install and have good support
Would Not RecommendThe problem that I have found with almost all of all the round old work boxes is that the just being hard to just taking a hole saw or a drywall hole cutter and cutting a hole and then having to make adjustments to make it fit. By the time you have the do all work to make it fit into the hole that you just drilled there is maybe a 1/8" of flange touching the interior drywall. There needs to be a larger flange on the box so it just suck into the hole that was cut. Been dealing with this for year...
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Back screws out so ears lay flat for easy install
Would RecommendLove the old work option.
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Great
Would RecommendGreat
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That you can't get any help in the store.
Would Not RecommendGOOD
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Wires contained!
Would RecommendWhen replacing a light fixture, I had found that my wiring was just hanging out willy nilly in my wall! This was perfect for adding to old construction and keeping those wires contained!
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Connection box perfect for back fitting drywall.
Would RecommendGood product but needs a 4” hole, not a 3.5” hole
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Just what I was looking for.
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Nearly perfect
Would RecommendUsing the provided template, the fit was perfect. I would have given it a 5 star. Review had it not been black.
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lighting problem
Would Recommendhelped me solve a lighting problem
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Easy install but wings stick out
Would RecommendPretty easy install. I have a 4-1/8" hole saw that I picked up somewhere and it was just the right size for this. I used it to install a small light fixture in a bathroom. My one issue is that the wings that pop out extend past the outside flange when folded back. Cantex could have easily fixed this by not having the plastic that holds the screw and wing go all the way down. This would let the wing fold flatter against the body. As is, you have to give it a little flex to get into the hole. Over...
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Works like it should
Would RecommendWorks, used it for wiring an outdoor patio light.
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Decent wall sconce electrical box
Tabs can be a little flimsy but it got the job done.
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