Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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There are lots of products which are basically in wall power cords. Typically used to hide electronic wiring. I prefer just branching off and putting in a old work box with a good receptacle. A...
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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Hope orders don't get canceled. I go through a lot of these boxes.
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
Thread created 02-17-2024 by xsparexstewx
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Old work has two screws that pull a plastic tab up against a piece of drywall you cut a rectangular hole in. New work is when drywall is not put up yet and you have a stud you can nail into. Always...
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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I prefer to shop at Lomes, but maybe that's just we
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
Thread created 02-17-2024 by xsparexstewx
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And by power cables, this means non-metallic (e.g. Romex) or other approved in-wall high voltage wires. Don't run power cords in the wall, ever.
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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Yes and I used to do that, but it's not worth it. Get a larger recessed AV box and you'll be much happier. Easier to fit and organize wires and also WAAY easier to fish wiring through the wall since...
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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I’m seeing others at my Home Depot for .02 cents https://www.homedepot.com/p/Feit-Electric-20-cu-in-PVC-Gray-1-Gang-New-Work-Electrical-Switch-and-Outlet-Box-BOX-NW-20-1G/319880836
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
Thread created 02-17-2024 by xsparexstewx
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In old work you cut the hole from outside, push the box in and secure it with tabs without the need to open the wall. I use those to add extra outlets or Ethernet wiring.
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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Slickdeals honorary award should go to you for 2024 lol
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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This. These gray ones whether it's Feit or Gardner Bender that home depot is carrying, are garbage. Very brittle, so if you drop them they're toast, the tabs are jokingly brittle, but also if you...
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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If i'm going to be building a box for an EV charger for an electrician to wire up and put online, will I need any of these?
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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I was just about to post this but you beat me to it, lol.
I know YOU understand, but for those who see this comment, an easy way to remember:
New construction = New work box
Old/existing...
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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The plastic tabs that you shove the Romex through on these suck. They usually break due to brittle plastic. Not really an issue but something to be aware of.
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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Picked up my full case of 150 today. Now, to figure out what to do with them all.
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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These grey boxes are not quite as good of quality as the blue ones. But still work if you’re careful not to screw them too tight.
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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What’s the difference between the gray box and the blue box? I’ve only used the blue
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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Somebody figured out that they priced these wrong. I had two of four orders cancelled and the prices are higher (though still reasonable). Good thing I split them up...
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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They were $.02 @ for the Gray
and $.08 for the blue
@ my HD in Florida
Bought 100 of each
Work great for Romex and low voltage
Designed for new construction or open bays
- they have sides...
Howe Depot YMMV Feit Electric 1 Gang Old Work Electrical Box - Other sizes available too - $0.05
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yeah this tab type might work ok on fiberglass-reinforced 5/8 type x drywall but will probably destroy 1/2 drywall in time. i'm a big fan of the screw-in type too
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