Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX 1 -Gang PVC Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these old-work electrical boxes for reliable performance and straightforward installation in finished walls without stud nailing. Many highlight the swing tabs and flip-up anchors that secure boxes easily, with particular appreciation for adjusting to varying wall thicknesses and fitting tight spaces for outlets or switches. Reviewers consistently report the boxes work as expected, accommodate multiple wires, and simplify remodeling tasks. Some note concerns about fragile flanges, binding screws, or breaking wire tabs, though these issues remain minor. Overall, most customers consider them dependable solutions for electrical retrofits.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Garbage Screws
Would Not RecommendDo not buy these if you expect them to work. The screws are garbage and about 1/2 of them strip immmediately when you go to tighten it in the wall. I had to go buy a different brand of box to finish a project. If you plan to use there get a bunch of extra screws before you start!
Would not buy them if had another choice
Would Not RecommendDid not like it near as good as the blue ones you all used to sell
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Don't cut your hole too big
Easy to install, works great
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Just okay
I've had a couple of the tabs break which render these useless if it happens. They could also have a little more grabbing surface on the front. You don't have much tolerance on your hole to still have enough surface for the front tabs to grab the drywall well.
Pay attention when shopping! Old work vs new work
Would RecommendWorked as expected. The aisle in the store was messy and not well labeled old work and new work boxes were comingled.
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Easy to use and does the job.
Would RecommendThese things make it easy to add a socket box or switch to a house
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perfect size
Would RecommendEasy to install, clean, quick, and great value. Very durable as well. Punch out spots aren’t messy holes; they are push thoughts and make holding the wire very easy.
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Would RecommendCost
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inexpensive
Would RecommendWonderful product, easy to install and extremely quick to use.
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Poor Quality Control
Would Not RecommendBought several single and double old-work electrical boxes and had problems with roughly half of them. The quality of the boxes varies widely. Had wing screws that snapped, poorly aligned screw holes and deformed boxes (not square). Be careful buying these; check each one thoroughly before you check out.
It’s used for after Sheetrock is on.
Would RecommendThis is a great product for receptacles in islands
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