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2 -Gang PVC Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX 2 -Gang PVC Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box

4.5
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 4.5 out of 5
252 Reviews


84% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these electrical boxes for straightforward installation in retrofit and old-work applications, with many highlighting the winged swing tabs that grip drywall securely. Reviewers consistently describe them as sturdy and well-built, with extra depth that accommodates dimmers and larger devices. Most find them reliable and say they'd buy again. A small group reports issues with the tightening mechanism, noting swing tabs can bind or strip screw heads, and a few mention inconsistent quality between units. Overall, customers strongly recommend them for renovation projects.

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252 Customer Reviews

DIY electrician

Would Recommend

Allowed me to put my switches exactly where I wanted them at. Easy to use!

June 24, 2026
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It does what its supposed to.

Would Recommend

It does what its supposed to. Great way to add a box. Add a little lube to the screws before using.

June 24, 2026
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Blue Carlin box’s are better

Would Not Recommend

Very hard to get into the wire holes

June 18, 2026
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Dont overbend the wire install tabs.

Worked fine on install.

June 17, 2026
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Fair price

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Good

June 17, 2026
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Making electrical installations easier

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Very easy to install

June 14, 2026
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FAST DIY ITEMS

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ALWAYS LIKE THAT I FINED WHAT I NEED, ALONG WITH GOOG CUSTOMER SERVICE

June 10, 2026
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Adding a 2 gang receptacle.

Would Recommend

Yes, it's pretty easy to use. And install you do not need wall studs to install

June 10, 2026
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Updating older home

Would Recommend

Liked this as it was easy for our electrician to do some updated replacements

June 8, 2026
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Trace, cut, install. Easy peasy

Would Recommend

Easy install

June 7, 2026
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Works as it should

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Works as it should did not brake the tabs where the wire goes

June 4, 2026
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Magic Box

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It worked. It's a box and I put it in the wall.

June 3, 2026
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Perfect for remodels

June 3, 2026
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Box

Would Recommend

Easy to install

June 2, 2026
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