How do you put 2 receptacles in a 4-11/16" box
#1
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How do you put 2 receptacles in a 4-11/16" box
So the problem I have is, the "deep" 4" box HD sells is not very big if I have 2 receptacles in it (one GFCI) and I am also using the box as the LINE for other receptacles. So say if I have 3 wires going in/out and the 2 receptacles, it gets very packed in there.
HD has this oversized 4-11/16" box but the problem is they dont have a cover that you can put 2 receptacles (GFCI and regular, so the rectangle ones).
All they have is cover is this one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RACO-4-1...FWW4swod4uoD7g
The box I am talking about is: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RACO-4-1...65SP/204958539
The question is, how do you use that cover with the blank middle with 2 receptacles? What goes in the middle?
And this is not an issue about HD being out of stock for other types of covers, that cover is the only one any store around me carries (and I have been to all of them).
Because of this, I am always finding myself using 4" boxes (they do have the deep ones which I use, but I'd still like the 4-11/16" one).
HD has this oversized 4-11/16" box but the problem is they dont have a cover that you can put 2 receptacles (GFCI and regular, so the rectangle ones).
All they have is cover is this one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RACO-4-1...FWW4swod4uoD7g
The box I am talking about is: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RACO-4-1...65SP/204958539
The question is, how do you use that cover with the blank middle with 2 receptacles? What goes in the middle?
And this is not an issue about HD being out of stock for other types of covers, that cover is the only one any store around me carries (and I have been to all of them).
Because of this, I am always finding myself using 4" boxes (they do have the deep ones which I use, but I'd still like the 4-11/16" one).
#2
That is not a cover. It is a trim ring that holds the devices. A separate cover plate goes over the trim ring. What I think you want is a raised cover that holds the devices.
https://www.garvinindustries.com/cov...ustrial-covers
https://www.garvinindustries.com/cov...ustrial-covers
#3
That's a two gang mud ring. It's set up for two devices and then you use a double metal decora plate.
(mud ring is shown reversed)
(mud ring is shown reversed)
#4
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pcboss' link is what I need but it's $16 a piece?!?!?! that's 3 times the cost of the box itself!
#6
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Get this box
https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-in-Squ...8232/100578083
and this cover
https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-in-Squ...809U/204486936
If the box is still too small, get a extension ring or look for deeper box.
Comes with adapters to configure it anyway you want.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-in-Squ...8232/100578083
and this cover
https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-in-Squ...809U/204486936
If the box is still too small, get a extension ring or look for deeper box.
Comes with adapters to configure it anyway you want.
#7
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Every box I used is that 4” box but its not big enough sometimes. And I do get the “deep” version, there are teo of them.
I use these boxes for dual gfci receptacles which works fone unless the box splits the line for other boxes then it gets very tight in there.
I use these boxes for dual gfci receptacles which works fone unless the box splits the line for other boxes then it gets very tight in there.
#8
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https://www.homedepot.com/p/Steel-Ci...-206438931-_-N
Use this to increase box capacity. For some reason I can only find whole case on home depot website, but I'm sure they have single items in store.
Use this to increase box capacity. For some reason I can only find whole case on home depot website, but I'm sure they have single items in store.
#11
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4 11/16" covers are available but expensive if your supply house doesn't stock them.
Raco 857 - https://www.menards.com/main//electr...99.htm?tptm=pf
Raco 959 - https://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Raco-.../dp/B003A4B7UA
Raco 857 - https://www.menards.com/main//electr...99.htm?tptm=pf
Raco 959 - https://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Raco-.../dp/B003A4B7UA