Ratings & Reviews for Southwire Smart box 2 -Gang PVC New work/Old work Adjustable Electrical Box
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this electrical box for its secure stud-mounted design using screws, which eliminates drywall reliance and prevents loosening. The screw-in mechanism allows precise depth adjustment and easier retrofitting without wall demolition. Reviewers consistently describe the rigid PVC construction as sturdy and well-made, with a deep interior ideal for smart switches and thick wiring. The build quality is seen as a significant upgrade from standard alternatives. A few note minor screw quality issues resolved by substituting hex-head screws, though these rarely detract from overall satisfaction. Most consider it the superior choice for electrical box installation.
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Would RecommendFrom Smart box 2 -Gang PVC New work_SLASH_Old work Adjustable Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Solid gang box new/old construction.
Would RecommendThicker construction than average gang boxes. Reinforced anchor points make for a sturdy install.
From Smart box 2 -Gang PVC New work_SLASH_Old work Adjustable Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Solid and easy mounting
Would RecommendMuch easier and more solid than the nail-in versions. Nice if you have a hard angle too mount in.
From Smart box 2 -Gang PVC New work_SLASH_Old work Adjustable Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Good for renovations.
Would RecommendVery easy to install for renovation work.
From Smart box 2 -Gang PVC New work_SLASH_Old work Adjustable Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Good product
Would RecommendWorks well, easy to use and sturdy. Restoring an old house with them
From Smart box 2 -Gang PVC New work_SLASH_Old work Adjustable Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Looks of features
Would RecommendThese are so much better than the single gang old work boxes. Finally a product that is secure to a stud but you don’t have to cut the wall open to get a double gang.
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Great Box
Would RecommendGreat idea. No more Madison clips or little wings that just barely hold!
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Easy install.
Would RecommendEasy retrofit from 1 gang to 2 gang box.
From Smart box 2 -Gang PVC New work_SLASH_Old work Adjustable Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
10 times better than cheap old work boxes
Would Recommendsuper secure and depth adjustable. I use to use the flappy eared boxes but these are well worth the extra cost.. one thing I did notice was as the screws pull in it sets the box slightly deeper than held position. So recommend holding box out a 1/16 -1/8 in. practice to dial in
From Smart box 2 -Gang PVC New work_SLASH_Old work Adjustable Electrical Box
Worked as intended.
Switched from single to dual and this fit into the wall well.
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Used to replace smaller box in ceiling
Would RecommendI used this 2 gang box to replace a smaller electrical box in the ceiling that is holding up a light. I was having a very loud squeak in the ceiling from the person walking around above. I lucked out and it was around where the light is. I used wood shims to stick in and fill gaps between the top of the joists and bottom of the subfloor above and it actually worked. I needed the hole larger to fit my arm up in the ceiling which is why I needed the larger box. This box works well but my o...
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Looks fancy
Would Recommendaesthetic and sturdy too. Base is large
From Smart box 2 -Gang PVC New work_SLASH_Old work Adjustable Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Heavy box easy to install to stud.
Much better than NAIL ON boxes.
From Smart box 2 -Gang PVC New work_SLASH_Old work Adjustable Electrical Box Verified Purchaser
Worked exactly as it was designed to and very simple to install.
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