In/Out Box

[Bernard1599]

At first glance it looks useful. Wonder what the price is?

http://www.aifittings.com/whnew144.htm

 

[raider1]

These boxes are great for kitchen back splashes or other areas where the wall finish material and depth is unknown.

Chris

 

[jwjrw]

At first glance it looks useful. Wonder what the price is?

http://www.aifittings.com/whnew144.htm

Ive been using one like it for kitchen counter outlets works great and about 3 dollars a piece.

 

[frank_n]

Carlon makes these. Home Depot sells these for about $3 single gang, $4 2-gang. I use them all the time.

Frank

 

[peter d]

The Carlon version of this has been around for years now. I think they may have invented it actually. Arlington is now making a knockoff of it, which is unusual because they are usually the innovators.

 

[cowboyjwc]

They work great in fire assemblies too, where depths can be pretty critical.

 

[ceb58]

I used the carlon adjustables when I installed 1x6 T&G heartpine paneling. Worked out great.

 

[macmikeman]

I use those all the time for kitchen splash outlet, and also for the disposal outlet below the sink, cause you seldom know at rough if the not on site yet cabinet has a back or sits flush to the drywall.

 

[Buck Parrish]

I have never used them. Instead I use the plastic fire rings and longer 6/32 screws.

 

[electricguy61]

I have never used them. Instead I use the plastic fire rings and longer 6/32 screws.

Your loss, Buck. They're one of the better innovations in the last ten years, especially when folks started installing granite back splashes. I run the boxes all the way out in an attempt to ensure the granite guys cut their box openings to the right size.

 

[jwjrw]

Your loss, Buck. They're one of the better innovations in the last ten years, especially when folks started installing granite back splashes. I run the boxes all the way out in an attempt to ensure the granite guys cut their box openings to the right size.

Same here! Walking thru HD a few years back and saw them. Never have to get longer screws or get grout out of the screw holes in box

 

[George Stolz]

I've used the Carlon version for years, love it. Especially in stucco.

 

[dmagyar]

"Smart box"

"Smart box"

I've also started using the "Smart Box" when appropriate, it's really good for replacing existing boxes when you need to add another switch/device. P.S. It's the same outer perimeter size (not smaller like a cut in box) so no wall repair if you're carefull. With the installation screws mounted through the box, reseting the box is no problem. I found these at Granite electrical supply, or @smartboxinc.com

 

[jwjrw]

I've also started using the "Smart Box" when appropriate, it's really good for replacing existing boxes when you need to add another switch/device. P.S. It's the same outer perimeter size (not smaller like a cut in box) so no wall repair if you're carefull. With the installation screws mounted through the box, reseting the box is no problem. I found these at Granite electrical supply, or @smartboxinc.com

I like the smart boxes also. I will not bring up how if Im out of smart boxes I use a regular box! They havent turned me down yet(but they cud)!

 

[LarryFine]

I've used the Carlon version for years, love it. Especially in stucco.

They also work well for floor receptacles for the same reasons.

 

[Buck Parrish]

Your loss, Buck. They're one of the better innovations in the last ten years, especially when folks started installing granite back splashes. I run the boxes all the way out in an attempt to ensure the granite guys cut their box openings to the right size.

Will try them on the next house. It's just some thing about the blue color that has been a turn off.

 

[jwjrw]

Will try them on the next house. It's just some thing about the blue color that has been a turn off.

But they do make a good blue single gang thats deep 22.5 I think that is nice.
And carlon does have some other good products like car-flex.