Questions and Answers for Carlon 1-Gang 18 cu. in. PVC New Work Electrical Switch and Outlet Box with Bracket

A:  I am not an electrician; I am a do it yourselfer. the boxes come in shallow and deep. I would consult an electrician.

A:  You would need to check with you local code. Suggest looking in your local store for part number B125AB. This box would work perfect for you application.

A:  Yes look for it

A:  A consideration would be B108B-UPC, it's 1.25 in. deep.

A:  Even the oldest house has studs; find it and I would suggest cutting a hole, screw it to the stud and repair the hole. I am not a professional, just a do it yourselfer and have done this in my house which was built in 1950..

A:  Graeme - This is a new work box. Thank you for pointing out the error. We are working on correcting the item now.

A:  You are correct------this is a NEW WORK box. It is obviously not intended to be nailed to a stud that is behind an existing drywall. It is designed to be nailed to a stud on a wall (or ceiling) that has not yet been dry-walled. Roofing nails work nicely through the bracket into a wooden stud or, self-tapping screws can be used when installing on metal studs.

A:  Not very easily. Sometimes a drywall screw or nail will be found right behind the exact location desired for the new box. And the angle needed to start the bracket under the drywall will make it impossible to then fit the back of the box into the new hole in the wall. And boxes with brackets of almost all types are designed for NEW WORK, meaning before drywall is installed.

A:  Look at it-made to go under wall coverings slide away

A:  No, this box will not work for your application. Instead, we suggest you use old work boxes B120R or E-18-4-DVR.

A:  Sure looks like a new work box to me.

A:  Just simply an oversight when entering a mass amount of copy. Thanks for bring this to our attention to correct.