Ratings & Reviews for CANTEX 2 -Gang PVC Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box
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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.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Good quality, works for its purpose
Would Recommendgood build, however, competitors have for considerably less cost
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Good
Would RecommendSolid wood board—straight, sturdy, and easy to cut. Finished smooth with no warping. The electrical plugs were just as reliable: tight connections, durable casing, and simple installation. Both products worked perfectly together on my project. Great quality for the price, and Lowe’s had everything in stock. Definitely recommend for any home improvement job.
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The electric box was easy to install
Would RecommendProduct fit we’ll and was pleased with the end result.
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Outlet Box
Would RecommendI liked it. It did as advertised and allowed me to complete the job at hand. The rotatable wings are a tad troublesome though....be careful not to back it out too far r you could loose them in the wall.
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Brittle boxes even in summer heat but they work
These boxes work in a pinch but not as preferred as blue old work boxes. These boxes are cheaply made and crack easily in the summer...thry are even more brittle in yhe winter months. However...they are the only kind Lowes stocks.
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Works well with old lath and plaster walls.
Worked good
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Built Tuff
Would RecommendVery sturdy and so easy to use.
Complicated profile makes installation a pain.
Would Not RecommendThe way this is made makes it impossible to quickly and easily cut out the hole for it in the wall.
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