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 screw-to-stud mounting system, which eliminates drywall pull-through risks and provides unmatched stability compared to traditional nail-on alternatives. Installation is consistently described as intuitive and straightforward, with an adjustable depth gauge enabling precise positioning. Reviewers highlight the heavy-duty PVC construction, deep interior accommodating multiple wires, and ability to convert single-gang openings without major wall disruption—particularly valuable for retrofitting and remodeling. A few mention minor issues like screw stripping or slight wobbliness, but these rare concerns are vastly outweighed by overall satisfaction. Most customers declare it the most reliable old-work box available.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.A good option
Would RecommendThese work very well for me in old plaster walls if the location I want to add a box to or replace one is close to a stud.
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No Issues Here
Would RecommendGreat quality. The screw in feature is way better than the mail in. Not that much more expensive if you’re doing just a few.
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Easy Adjustments
Would Recommendlove the mounting screws, makes it easier to adjust the position or depth than nail on boxes.
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Great for tight spots
Would RecommendGreat for tight spots! Heavy duty PVC doesn't distort like some others
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Lots of space
Would RecommendNeeded a deep box for smart switches and this box provided plenty of space.
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Sturdy
Would RecommendWiring a double gang box for a 50 amp Testla outlet so, I needed a very sturdy box to accommodate all the plug/unplug actions. A standard old-work box would eventually pull through the drywall.
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Best Old Work Electrical Box Ever
Would RecommendLowes and other home centers should stock these boxes. While it is good for new and old work, I needed for old work where there was a wall stud already. I ripped out the original single gang electrical box, opened up the hole and installed this box using the two screws built-in right into the original stud. It makes for a very solid installation and doesn't depend on the strength of the sheet rock like some old work boxes do. It's a great item.
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Works great! Attaches to stud so it's solid.
Would RecommendAttaches to stud so it's solid. No guessing whether it's possibilities correctly.