Box back wire

[wireday]

Are we ok surface mount a 4 square steel box through sheet rock into a wall stud, then bring a wire into the box from a knock out in the back of box ?

 

[zooby]

Are we ok surface mount a 4 square steel box through sheet rock into a wall stud, then bring a wire into the box from a knock out in the back of box ?

not sure if there are firewall considerations but as long as you are using correct fittings etc...yep.

 

[wireday]

No fire wall, using regular MC connectors

 

[Fred B]

Are we ok surface mount a 4 square steel box through sheet rock into a wall stud, then bring a wire into the box from a knock out in the back of box ?

If box is secured to the framing members this can be done. But why a 4sq? If this space is finished (suggested by presence of sheet rock) I would be using a "Wiremold" box. Designed for rear entry and a finished look.

 

[wireday]

If box is secured to the framing members this can be done. But why a 4sq? If this space is finished (suggested by presence of sheet rock) I would be using a "Wiremold" box. Designed for rear entry and a finished look.
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This is a factory, has EMT and boxes all over

 

[Dennis Alwon]

What will hold the box in place? I hope you are fastening the box to a stud...

 

[wireday]

Stud in the middle,

 

[Dennis Alwon]

You should have no issue but a recessed box fastened to the side of a stud would look a lot better. Get a gangable 3 1/2" deep box if you need more gangs.

 

[wireday]

I need to run EMT from box,