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.Reasonably priced and installs easy.
Would Recommend2-Gang Gray PVC Old Work Standard Switch/Outlet Wall
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Sturdy Box
Would RecommendThis electrical box is sturdy and easy to install.
Do not buy if you have an option is hard to instal
Would Not RecommendIs pretty hard to install the carlon brand is better
Badly designed junction box.
Would Not RecommendBad design. I always have trouble installing these because flaps are made very flimsy. Only Lowe's carries these and they are horrible.
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Buy switch plates and outlets.
Would RecommendEasy to mount. Worked well for creating two more outlets for tv mount.
will buy agian
Would Recommendgreat replacement works as designed plenty of room
Work well, good design
Would RecommendThese are my go-to for old work, when adding receptacles or switches. Even as a junction.
Boxes are easy to use when adding sockets or switc
Would RecommendBoxes are easy to use when adding sockets or switches to an existing area
Strong box
Would RecommendStrong and easy to install. Much better than other brands
Wings are the best
Would RecommendOld work boxes are the absolute best. I install them everywhere!
Handy
Would RecommendThis kind of box is very handy when you don't want to make a huge hole in your drywall.
Not easy to install
Would Not RecommendThe winged swing tabs bind up making it difficult to tighten and easy to strip screw head.