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.Works as it should
Would RecommendServes its purpose. Straight foward install. Buy in bulk
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Electric
Would RecommendFit all my wiring and plugs perfectly. Definitely would recommend
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Easy to install.
Would RecommendProduced worked fine. I've used theses several times and never disappointed. Used this one to fill a hole in the wall where we had previously had a phone outlet. Wife is now happy. "Happy wife, Happy life!!!"
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Good buy
Would RecommendI like these better than the other gray work boxes. These fit cleaner against the drywall that the ones that screw into a stud, especially since I'm replacing boxes after drywall has been installed. I wish it was easier to punch in the spot for the electric lines. I have old wiring, 12-gage wire from the 60s, so it can be difficult to feed it into the box.
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Love it
Would RecommendAffordable and recommended by my electrician
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rero box
Would Recommendit was the size I was looking for
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Easier install than nailing into studs
Would RecommendGood outlet box design to hold itself onto the drywall with wing nuts
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Good quality
Would RecommendWorks as intended. Easy to install and also looks good
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wire lock tabs failed
Would Not Recommendwire lock tabs failed when pushed open, they broke off completely so the romex just was loose.
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Great item
Would RecommendLooked strong in picture and I wanted something to put in the side of an appliance cabinet with 1/2" thick side. Most add on boxes I've seen in stores are thin plastic that are warped in the store bin. This one is straight and thick walled and the latches are long and thicker than most. So are the V cable clamps.
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Flange is too small
Flange not very big, won’t hold in Sheetrock. Cutout has to be perfect
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Good plastic box for old work.
Would RecommendWorks as expected, the box is easy to install and durable
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Great Product
Would RecommendEase of installing
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Hard to use
Would Not RecommendAfter you cut the hole to the size required to get the box in there is barely any lip to keep the box from going completely in the hole , I have installed thousands and this by far requires the most critical cutting
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