Ratings & Reviews for Hubbell RACO 2 -Gang Square Gray Metal Electrical Box Cover

The old plates are better than the new.

Comes with inserts so one universal part replaces what used to be three individual ones. If using inserts it’s esthetically obvious. The old style is the way to go. Lutron decora dimmers or other full face / body switches will not work in the opening of this plate due to the indentation where screw attaches the plate to box.

Cover plates

Good to have these around. And they are cheaper than the individual covers. Keep the tabs. Supposed to be the nuts for receptacles.

Universal application basement 4" box cover

One 4" box cover product that has inserts to accept any combination of toggle, duplex outlets, or / & GFIs making the search for the exact proper cover easier. Also has the flexibility to change the outlet or switch type later on too at no additional cost (no need to buy another plate). Price is only a few cents more than the exact cover plate desired but it is available (free ship to store). Make sure you get the 4 screws per plate. They will screw into the 4 snap off nuts shown in the pic...

Poor design

This new universal design does not function well. I would prefer a standard duplex outlet cover. I can't find that any more. Especially poor for commercial or industrial work.

Useful

I have used this configuration many times and find it useful in garage/shop. As to the review critical of fitting outlets or single pole switches, I simply snap off the sections that secure the outlet to the electrical box and do same with some bending for single pole switches.

Works well

Purchased this to install a GFCI and standard outlet in a square box. Both the GFCI and standard outlet fit fine, after removing the tabs (I call them plaster tabs). All the holes on the insert lined up correctly. Other users apparently are trying to install the outlets without removing the tabs. My standard practice is ti remove those portions of the tabs that serve no purpose for the installation.

Metal cover

Needed this for a 2 gang box that had a GFI and regular 20 amp receptacle. A little more cost than a standard cover but gives multiple configuration options.

Doesn't fit anything

The sides are folded in such a way that you can't fit any standard outlets inside, nor can you invert it and put the sides inside the box. An outlet plate that you can't attach any outlets to is worthless. Buy _anything_ else.

Does not work, poor fit

I tried to use the dual outlet insert and it does not fit. The standard electrical outlet will fit into the insert just fine, but the cover plate is about 1/16" short top to bottom and the outlet won't fit inside the rectangular cutout of the plate. I will return it and purchase the stamped dual outlet cover. Idid not try the switch insert.