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Polycarbonate Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

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

4.5
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 4.5 out of 5
450 Reviews


88% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The product is generally easy and straightforward to install, with many customers finding it to be a suitable solution for their lighting needs. The majority of reviews praise the installation process, describing it as easy, quick, and smooth. Several customers also noted the product worked great for their specific applications, such as adding new light fixtures or replacing old ones. However, some customers reported issues with the screws, plastic tabs, or screw holes. Despite these negative experiences, the overall sentiment expressed across the reviews is generally positive.

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450 Customer Reviews

just use it

Would Recommend

good for additional electrical work

May 17, 2026
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The old style box is very easy to install.

Old Style box worked out perfectly.

May 16, 2026
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NA

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It fit the sheetrock and worked for what we were doing.

May 12, 2026
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Decent product. No complaints.

Would Recommend

It works just fine.

May 12, 2026
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Easy to use

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Easy to use, make sure and cut the correct size hole.

May 10, 2026
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Found a light hanging from the ceiling!

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Some how when the contractors installed a light they managed to break the existing box, after 12 years the broken box gave out and I happen to look up and saw the light fixture hanging by the wire! So replaced it with a new one, easy to install, the tool you need is a screw driver!

May 9, 2026
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Still waiting to use product

May 8, 2026
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Picture this

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Light up pictures

May 6, 2026
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Easy

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Worked just fine to place a box behind a bathroom light fixture where there was no box. Easy to install.

May 6, 2026
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Easy installation and slim profile

Makes my job easier, I love these things!

May 2, 2026
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Great

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Works great

May 2, 2026
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Light

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Worked good

April 30, 2026
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Excellent quality of materials

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Very easy to use and it performed the task that it was suppose to.

April 26, 2026
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Odd products for odd jobs

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This is perfect if you have a board ceiling that can support the weight of a fan or light. I did not have room for a regular nail box but so far this has worked wonders. Would definitely use again if needed. The ceiling I have is wood board and had an old metal box that I don’t trust nor was it the right size to be honest. I bought this, turned the screws and it clamped right into place. These type of boxes are great for older homes or jobs where you don’t want to tear out the wall to nail in a ...

April 23, 2026
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