Can a junction box be used as a receptacle box....

[tonype]

...In the manner shown in the photo? Saw this in a cabinet for a built-in microwave oven.

 

[Hv&Lv]

looks like a good place for the correct Raco cover.

 

[Fred B]

If the cover of the 4x4 is made to accept a receptacle or switch it is acceptable. Not only acceptable but used alot with the inclusion of receptacle cover or mudring. Internally if properly bonded and cables properly secured, should not be an issue. The only concern might be the plastic cover plate where edge protrudes beyond the box edge can be caught on and ripped off or broken, switching to a metal cover would be appropriate. And given aesthetics are not an issue internal of the cabinet metal cover should not be objectionable from an appearance perspective.

 

[sw_ross]

Looks like a flat mud-ring (or whatever it is officially called) was used and then receptacle with faceplate.
not very professional looking but it gets the job done.
An RS cover would be my preference.

 

[infinity]

There better choices for a cover but IMO there is no issue worth mentioning.

 

[electrofelon]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know if the listing documents or product standards define a metal box as "device"," junction", etc? I know if you look at the label on the cardboard boxes containing metal boxes they often say things like "switch box" or "junction box" but I assume that is just marketing terms.

 

[LarryFine]

Perfectly acceptable. My preference for M/W receptacles is the Carlon plastichandy-box.

 

[Greentagger]

Hard to tell but the receptacle placement does not look symmetrical in the “plaster ring”? Hack work? TR ?

 

[wwhitney]

Hard to tell but the receptacle placement does not look symmetrical in the “plaster ring”? Hack work? TR ?

I think that's just an artifact of the camera being slightly off center. It does suggest to me that it's a raised mudring rather than a flat mudring.

Cheers, Wayne

 

[K8MHZ]

I couldn't find a flat receptacle cover with those type of screw holes / slots. That makes me wonder if it's not a flat cover modified to accept a receptacle. The evidence would be obscured by the cover.

 

[LarryFine]

I couldn't find a flat receptacle cover with those type of screw holes / slots.

 

[K8MHZ]

View attachment 2557108

Good find. Or good artwork!! That would be easy to make from a regular blank plate. Which would be functionally fine, but NEC kosher?

 

[infinity]

Good find. Or good artwork!! That would be easy to make from a regular blank plate. Which would be functionally fine, but NEC kosher?

Those are standard listed flat adapter covers. Come in various sizes, 4", 4 11/16," round, etc.

 

[K8MHZ]

Those are standard listed flat adapter covers. Come in various sizes, 4", 4 11/16," round, etc.

All the ones I saw for sale were raised, even slightly, to facilitate the installation of the receptacle cover without deforming it.

 

[synchro]

Like Larry showed I think it could be a flat or maybe a 1/4" raised mud ring like the ones below. The plastic receptacle plate looks like it may be spaced out slightly from the flat surface of the mud ring based on the shadow that it casts on the left side.

4 in. Square Single Device Cover, Flat | 787 | Raco

4 in. Square Single Device Cover, Flat

www.hubbell.com

4 in. Square Cover, 1-Device, 1/4 in. Raised | 771 | Raco

4 in. Square Cover, 1-Device, 1/4 in. Raised

www.hubbell.com

 

[K8MHZ]

What I did find were 'switch rings'. Are these listed for use with receptacles?

RACO 787 4IN SQ FLAT 1G SW RING | Gordon Electric Supply, Inc.

RACO 787 4" SQUARE FLAT 1-GANG SWITCH RING

www.gordonelectricsupply.com

 

[K8MHZ]

Posted at the same time!!!

 

[LarryFine]

Good find. Or good artwork!! That would be easy to make from a regular blank plate. Which would be functionally fine, but NEC kosher?

RACO 4 in. W Steel Metallic 1-Gang Single-Device Flat Square Cover, 1-Pack 787 - The Home Depot

Manufactured from durable pre-galvanized steel. Designed to house and protect electrical wiring, switches, and receptacles. UL Listed and acceptable for use in 2-hour fire rated walls. Device mounting

www.homedepot.com

 

[K8MHZ]

In the pdf for the 787 flat covers, it states that "raised" covers are listed for receptacles.

APPLICATIONS • Raised device covers are used for mounting switches or receptacles

 

[LarryFine]

In the pdf for the 787 flat covers, it states that "raised" covers are listed for receptacles.

APPLICATIONS • Raised device covers are used for mounting switches or receptacles

It doesn't say "only."