Does anyone know of an over-sized, single-gang, new work, electrical box? The standard ones with the swing out tabs are too small. The guy who re-sided my house with Hardiplank cut the opening for the outside outlet too large. I'm trying to avoid having to replace the piece of Hardiplank.
Oversized New Work Electrical Box
Dec 10, 2009
7 Replies
I goggled that and came up with nothing, you could oversize it some more and go with a 2 gang
How much too big? You might be able to use a Bell box if you can figure out how to support it.
*Without seeing it I can't advise what the best way to go is, but Arlington Industries does make oversized boxes for outdoor receptacles. Check here:
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Maybe I'm showing my ignorance, but aren't boxes with swing out tabs used in remodeling, not new-work, Just asking..
Rob
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Maybe I'm showing my ignorance, but aren't boxes with swing out tabs used in remodeling, not new-work, Just asking..
Rob
You are correct, the OP probably just mis spoke, wrote, typed
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You're correct. I definitely meant old work. My intentions were honorable.
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