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.Electrical box
Would RecommendOld work electrical box that works just like it should.
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Roomy box
Simple remodel box. Plugs in back that hold wire a bit cumbersome to work with. But over all a good box
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Kitchen remodel
Would RecommendI used these boxes for a kitchen remodel project, they worked as expected.
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This product is unforgiving
Would Not RecommendI'm use to the galvanized boxes. This is my first time using this product. The product appears to be cheap and not durable. There were a lot of boxes on the shelf with missing parts. The looking mechanism is plastic just as the entire box. The looking mechanism can fall off inside your wall if turn the screws the wrong way and they will easily break if turned too fast in the correct direction. The metal boxes are better but three times the cost.
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Bad right now (Winter/Spring 2023)
Would Not RecommendThere is some obvious lack of quality assurance right now with the manufacturer. Screws are shearing while tightening with a screwdriver and ears are bending/breaking under the same minimal force. With the spike in price, and going through 2-3 boxes for every install, prices are getting out of control. CANTEX-- PLEASE FIX YOUR PROCESS!
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Much worse than the blue boxes. A pain to install.
Would Not RecommendFlaps are weak and screws do not easily go thru. The flaps broke when first tried to install the box. I had to drive the screws first by holding the flap with a set of pliers, and then install the box. These are a lot worse than the older blue boxes. Do not recommend them!!!
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New receptacle for old room
Wrked as expected no surprises or disappointments.
Difficult to use
These boxes took a lot of effort to drive in the mounting and device screws.
Nice box!
Would RecommendI got to be honest I really don't know much about , but I asked my electrician about this and he said it worked out perfect.