Floor box

[ptonsparky]

I am needing a floor box to install in an existing wood /carpeted floor. We have underfloor access. Single duplex with data, phone, coax. Any preferences or suggestions? None of my suppliers stock anything close.
Thanks.

 

[charlie tuna]

an electrical supply house should stock a ul listed floor box that will work. at worst they can order you one.. the big box stores are not going to have it or be able to order it........

 

[billsnuff]

http://www.levitonproducts.com/catalog/dept_id_411/model_25249-FBA.htm

http://www.levitonproducts.com/catalog/dept_id_411/model_25249-FBA.htm

 

[electricman2]

I have used one by Hubbell that works well. Get the carpet flange adapter for it. Dont have the catalog No. handy.

 

[billsnuff]

hubble cat.

hubble cat.

http://www.hubbell-wiring.com/SystemOne.asp

 

[macmikeman]

an electrical supply house should stock a ul listed floor box that will work. at worst they can order you one.. the big box stores are not going to have it or be able to order it........

The big box stores in my area sell a floor box UL listed for wooden floors with carpet a whole lot cheaper than what the wholesalers around here sell them for. By at least $75 bucks. Floor boxes are an item the wholesalers have been playing "specialty item" with.

 

[ptonsparky]

an electrical supply house should stock a ul listed floor box that will work. at worst they can order you one.. the big box stores are not going to have it or be able to order it........

You would think so, but this is middle of nowhere Nebraska. No one local, 50 mi radius, stocked one. Found a fancy one in Iowa. T&B 664, I think.

Thanks for replies.

 

[pbeasley]

http://www.hubbell-wiring.com/SystemOne.asp

I have used and recommended the system one line in the past. Had to order the right pieces (not in stock), but had them in a few days.

 

[stickboy1375]

I just ordered two of them from steel city, let me look for the cat. no.

 

[badabing]

Install these all the time, love them -

http://www.carlon.com/Brochures/2B1-Adjustable-Low.pdf

can multi-gang them for high/low voltage -

http://www.carlon.com/Master Catalog/Floor Boxes_2B38.pdf

need somethin simpler/quicker/includes holesaw??

https://www.tselectronic.com/carlon/e971fbdi.html

 

[bradleyelectric]

http://www.carlon.com/Brochures/2B1-Adjustable-Low.pdf

with a plastic leviton cover is the cheapy way to go.

 

[220/221]

I have used standard plastic boxes in the floor before. I don't know if it's legal but regular round floor boxes suck. Use a nylon cover plate and it is pretty indestructable.

 

[electricalperson]

http://www.carlon.com/Brochures/2B1-Adjustable-Low.pdf

with a plastic leviton cover is the cheapy way to go.

those are really nice floor boxes and pretty easy to install.

 

[stickboy1375]

I have used standard plastic boxes in the floor before. I don't know if it's legal but regular round floor boxes suck. Use a nylon cover plate and it is pretty indestructable.

You think you might want to look that up?

 

[satcom]

I have used standard plastic boxes in the floor before. I don't know if it's legal but regular round floor boxes suck. Use a nylon cover plate and it is pretty indestructable.

It may not have the, 2 hour fire classification.

 

[~Shado~]

I have always used:

Grainger Item # 3D309
HUBBELL WIRING DEVICE-KELLEMS
Mfr. Model # B2588275
Grainger Item # 3D309

Easy to use, drill hole screw down. Having access below just makes it easier.

And yes, have been able to get them at the orange box.

 

[220/221]

You think you might want to look that up?

Next time. It's not like I am going to go back and pull them out.

I am certain that the standard carlon boxes are 2hr rated. If not, I'm still not going to go pull them from every garage wall.