Ratings & Reviews for Hubbell RACO Galvanized Steel New Work/Old Work Octagonal Electrical Box
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these metal electrical junction boxes for their heavy-duty steel construction, galvanized finish, and exceptional durability in demanding applications. Reviewers consistently highlight the solid build quality that doesn't flex or distort under load, making them ideal for ceiling fans and heavy fixtures. Many appreciate integrated features like cable clamps, wire hold-downs, and threaded ground screw holes that simplify installation. The 70-lb weight rating instills confidence, and users report reliable performance across diverse projects. A few note minor inconsistencies with dimensions or missing components, but these isolated concerns barely diminish the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
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Would RecommendUsed for ceiling box. Works as it should. Like the wire hold downs
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Would RecommendI purchased a few of these boxes to do a quick job 6 miles away. Covers, wire, staples, wire nuts, screws, drills.........prepared to complete the job as quickly as possible Imagine my surprise to find that not all the boxes had the ko slugs for the box clamps. I went through everything in my truck to find 3/8 romex connectors so I could turn the box 90* and complete the job. Mad? I was livid. When parts cost YOU time and money you're going to want to look closely at this box. Should have taken ...
Were the internal clamps missing from some of the Sku 175 box? If so, we need to have Engineering look into this issue as all Sku# 175 should have t...
Perfect for new attic junctions.
Would RecommendUsed these in my attic for two new circuit runs. Everything worked flawlessly.
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Great
Price point was there. Used to meet code for a rental
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Light
Product worked great for hanging vintage light on porch
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Works great
Would RecommendI had used this product before on several jobs. It works great, and it's easy to work with.
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Works as advertised.
Would RecommendWorks as advertised. Pretty simple piece of hardware and easy to use.
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Good quality box
Would RecommendGood quality box, worked well and would recommend.
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Galvanized box
This product served the purposed we hoped it would.
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Good gang box
Would RecommendGreat gang box. Works as described in product description. No issues with installation.
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Great durable box.
Would RecommendDurable, perfect fit. Use these all the time for new work.
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Electrical junction box
Would RecommendVery easy to use and install good for old or new work
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Install to code
Would RecommendWorks great for installing an electric splice to code. Extra deep box when you need extra space. Have to get crafty when anchoring it down since there’s no bracket.
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The MM110 is not an In-use cover, and cannot have a cord plugged in, with the cover closed, and be left unattended. The MM420C would be the code comp...
Good quality
Would RecommendGood quality & sturdy construction, but what you would expect from something built to code.
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Avoid using plastic boxes for fans - not strong.
Would RecommendMetal box much stronger and stable than plastic. Why settle for a lighter box when stability and vibration count?
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