Ratings & Reviews for Hubbell RACO 1 -Gang Galvanized steel New work/Old work Switch/Outlet Electrical Box
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this metal electrical box for its thick, rigid construction and exceptional durability in retrofit and old-work applications. Reviewers consistently highlight its sturdy build quality, noting it withstands demanding installations without bending. The shallow depth is ideal for tight spaces like kitchen islands and under-counter areas where plastic boxes won't fit. Many appreciate the side knockouts and mounting tabs that simplify installation and secure attachment. The box accommodates various applications from standard outlets to low-voltage wiring and works with MC cable. A few note knockouts require technique to open and space is limited for certain larger devices, but most consider these minor edge cases. Overall, customers find it reliable and well-suited for challenging retrofit scenarios.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Works fine for GFCI
I have used these boxes many times. I have used them for switches, receptacles and GFCI receptacles. For GFCI receptacles they will be a little snug. You just have to make sure you don't have a lot of cables coming into the box or a lot of extra length wires in the box. You want at most two 12-2 cables in the box for a GFCI receptacle. More than that it definitely will not fit. Also make sure if you use wire nuts in the box make sure they are pushed all the way to the back of the box.
From RACO 1 -Gang Galvanized steel New work_SLASH_Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box
Once you've clamped the wire in the receptacle will not fit
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We offer a large variety of deeper boxes, as well as 2 gang boxes when larger conductor capacity is needed.
Not big enough for GFCI!!!!
Would Not RecommendI installed these in a new kitchen island I built only to find out they were not big enough for a GFCI outlet. I had to redo everything.
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This standard switch box is 3” x 2” x 2-1/2” deep and will accommodate standard sized GFCI’s, and is built to the NEMA standard for boxes.
Metal Electric boxes
Would RecommendGreat quality metal electric box that met my needs
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Hole in the wrong spot
Would RecommendWe all love to use the thinner box. It takes up less space in the cabinets. So who's bright idea was it to put the rear hole for the wires in the center? Once the fastener is connected and the romex is coming through even the thinest outlet can't fit in this box. You can't use the top or bottom hoes because the wood covers them. The holes for this box should be on the back but one end. This way the outlet on the inside has space for the wires and the fastener.
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Lack of products in Electrical Dept.
Would Not RecommendThe only reason i bought the metal outlet box is because the shelves in the Electrical Dept at the Lowes in High Ridge Mo were almost completely empty .
How to work the knock out
Would RecommendThis is a perfectly fine electrical box. Knockouts are har on any box if you don't know how. For those who do not know, there is a technique to open up the knockouts. Look for where the knock out is hinged - that is - attached more firmly. Go 180 deg across from the attachment tab, and as the other reviewer said use a hammer and screwdriver, and hit it - hard - with authority right at the edge. It will open like a flap. Pry it open and work it back and forth two times.
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Standard knockouts, you just need to not be dumb
Would RecommendPut a screwdriver on the edge of the circle and smack with a hammer. Just like every knockout ever made.
From RACO 1 -Gang Galvanized steel New work_SLASH_Old work Switch_SLASH_Outlet Electrical Box
Not good for much
Would Not RecommendMust be ganged to meet code even for a minimum of 1 wire & one device
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