Installing Outlet Boxes on Basement Walls
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ryan_618
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Re: Installing Outlet Boxes on Basement Walls
Thats almost a "dealer's choice" question. I would use a handy-box and plastic anchors for most applications, or a four square and RS cover.
Thats almost a "dealer's choice" question. I would use a handy-box and plastic anchors for most applications, or a four square and RS cover.
ryan_618
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Re: Installing Outlet Boxes on Basement Walls
AWWT: notice the he says ON the wall. I think you are refering to a masonry box for IN the wall, in which case I would agree with you.
EDIT: Sorry looks like we were writing at the same time. Didn't mean to embaress you
[ September 05, 2003, 01:56 PM: Message edited by: ryan_618 ]
AWWT: notice the he says ON the wall. I think you are refering to a masonry box for IN the wall, in which case I would agree with you.
EDIT: Sorry looks like we were writing at the same time. Didn't mean to embaress you
[ September 05, 2003, 01:56 PM: Message edited by: ryan_618 ]
Re: Installing Outlet Boxes on Basement Walls
Steve,
We use 4 inch square by inch and a half deep metal boxes and put raised single duplex covers on them (or raised GFCI). We mount them to the wall with "TAPCON" fasteners. If your supplier carries the 4 inch boxes that have a raised area at the back of the box for the ground screw, it will save you the trouble of drilling a ground screw relief hole in the wall.
Mike
Steve,
We use 4 inch square by inch and a half deep metal boxes and put raised single duplex covers on them (or raised GFCI). We mount them to the wall with "TAPCON" fasteners. If your supplier carries the 4 inch boxes that have a raised area at the back of the box for the ground screw, it will save you the trouble of drilling a ground screw relief hole in the wall.
Mike
Re: Installing Outlet Boxes on Basement Walls
Steve,
We use 4 inch square by inch and a half deep metal boxes and put raised single duplex covers on them (or raised GFCI). We mount them to the wall with "TAPCON" fasteners. If your supplier carries the 4 inch boxes that have a raised area at the back of the box for the ground screw, it will save you the trouble of drilling a ground screw relief hole in the wall.
Mike
Steve,
We use 4 inch square by inch and a half deep metal boxes and put raised single duplex covers on them (or raised GFCI). We mount them to the wall with "TAPCON" fasteners. If your supplier carries the 4 inch boxes that have a raised area at the back of the box for the ground screw, it will save you the trouble of drilling a ground screw relief hole in the wall.
Mike
mikeames
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Re: Installing Outlet Boxes on Basement Walls
Same here Tap cons are great but I switched over to powder actuated. Saves time. I use a 3/4" fastener. Works great but tougher to relocate.
Same here Tap cons are great but I switched over to powder actuated. Saves time. I use a 3/4" fastener. Works great but tougher to relocate.
Re: Installing Outlet Boxes on Basement Walls
smcsee; I second Mike's method. I, too, used to use the powder actuated fasteners, still do some. When I worked up north you were required to have a permit to buy and use them, here in TN we don't as of yet. The biggest reason I've gotten away from them is the removability/relocate-ability issue Mike Ames spoke of.
Chris
smcsee; I second Mike's method. I, too, used to use the powder actuated fasteners, still do some. When I worked up north you were required to have a permit to buy and use them, here in TN we don't as of yet. The biggest reason I've gotten away from them is the removability/relocate-ability issue Mike Ames spoke of.
Chris
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