Searching for a metal outlet box, 4 inches high, but 2 or less inches deep

[itisdillon]

The cabinet installers cut out 4x2 holes for outlets on the side of the kitchen island. (I am aware of the new NEC on island receptacles).

I'd like to run MC to a metal box. I searched for an hour last night, and couldn't find anything. I have 2 inches before it hits the track for the drawer. Everything I am finding is 3 inches high, or more than 2 inches deep, or a handy box (which I won't be able to mount).

Am I missing something?

TIA

 

[infinity]

Just use a 1900 box (1.5" deep) with a mud ring. It can be held in from the back with screws or construction adhesive.

 

[itisdillon]

1900 box is 4x4, right? Stick it behind the 4x2 hole? I still don't see how it can be attached with screws as the only place for screws is the back of the box which will be almost up against the drawer track.

There is also about 1/2 inch of paneling, so I would need a pretty beefy mud ring.

 

[roger]

There is also about 1/2 inch of paneling, so I would need a pretty beefy mud ring.

I have used mud rings from flush to 2" so that should not be a problem.

 

[infinity]

1900 box is 4x4, right? Stick it behind the 4x2 hole? I still don't see how it can be attached with screws as the only place for screws is the back of the box which will be almost up against the drawer track.

There is also about 1/2 inch of paneling, so I would need a pretty beefy mud ring.

Then 1/2" mud ring. You have to be creative, you can just glue the box in place from the back side. Or drill two holes in the mud ring that line up with holes in the back of the box insert your screw tip through the back of the box and screw it to the cabinet. I've used both silicone and construction adhesive with excellent results.

 

[LarryFine]

Steel City 1-Gang 3 in. x 1-1/2 in. D Non-Gangable Old Work Switch Box SWB-25R - The Home Depot

Pre-galvanized steel non-Gang-able switch box, 3 in. x 2 in. x 1-1/2 in., 7.5 cu. in. capacity. Cable knockouts, non-metallic cable clamps (C-5) and ears flush for old work. for use with non-metallic sheathed cable.

www.homedepot.com

 

[infinity]

You can also use a bracket behind the 1900 box if you aren't concerned what it looks like within the cabinet. A Caddy TSGB cut down to 4" can be screwed in from the cabinet inside to hold the box in place.

Nvent Caddy Mounting Bracket, Steel, - TSGB16 | Zoro

Order Nvent Caddy Mounting Bracket, Steel, -, TSGB16 at Zoro.com. Great prices & free shipping on orders over $50 when you sign in or sign up for an account.

www.zoro.com

 

[itisdillon]

Steel City 1-Gang 3 in. x 1-1/2 in. D Non-Gangable Old Work Switch Box SWB-25R - The Home Depot

Pre-galvanized steel non-Gang-able switch box, 3 in. x 2 in. x 1-1/2 in., 7.5 cu. in. capacity. Cable knockouts, non-metallic cable clamps (C-5) and ears flush for old work. for use with non-metallic sheathed cable.

www.homedepot.com

Thanks but looking for 4x2 and that is 3x2 and OOS

 

[itisdillon]

You can also use a bracket behind the 1900 box if you aren't concerned what it looks like within the cabinet. A Caddy TSGB cut down to 4" can be screwed in from the cabinet inside to hold the box in place.

Nvent Caddy Mounting Bracket, Steel, - TSGB16 | Zoro

Order Nvent Caddy Mounting Bracket, Steel, -, TSGB16 at Zoro.com. Great prices & free shipping on orders over $50 when you sign in or sign up for an account.

www.zoro.com

Thank you, had no idea these existed!

 

[itisdillon]

A new idea I had, is am I allowed to attach the handy box to the outer side of the drawer track?

 

[roger]

A new idea I had, is am I allowed to attach the handy box to the outer side of the drawer track?

Code wise it doesn't matter so you tell us.

BTW, what is a QA?

 

[Little Bill]

Code wise it doesn't matter so you tell us.

BTW, what is a QA?

Where did you see QA?
I saw OOS and I don't know what that is

Thanks but looking for 4x2 and that is 3x2 and OOS

 

[infinity]

Where did you see QA?

The poster's occupation.

 

[itisdillon]

OOS- out of stock

My occupation is not electrician or trade related.

Code wise it doesn't matter so you tell us.

Good to know code wise it doesn't matter. Can't tell anyone anything since I'm asking if there are any risks with MC to steel box to metal drawer track.

 

[roger]

OOS- out of stock

My occupation is not electrician or trade related.

So with that being the case we will have to close the thread in accordance with the forum rules.

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