Electrical boxes are the workhorse of electrical repairs and remodels, serving as end or transition points for electrical cables. Outlets, light switches, ceiling lights, ceiling fans, and transition wires are just a few of the items that are installed in electrical boxes
Ultra-strong, fireproof, and incapable of being melted, aluminum metal boxes offer the greatest level of security for all electrical wiring applications
It is recommended that you wear gloves when working with metal boxes, Metal boxes can also be used with Romex or NM wiring if desired, though special precautions must be taken to ensure proper grounding
Also use metal boxes with interior exposed applications. Typically, electrical boxes are recessed in walls. But areas such as unfinished basements and mudrooms may not have a complete wall system that allows for the box to be enclosed by drywall. A typical installation in these cases involves attaching the exposed box directly to a masonry wall. Because the wires are also exposed, metal conduit is required
Clipsal Adaptable Deep Box, Black E265/2D Electrical boxes are the workhorse of electrical repairs and remodels, serving as end or transition points for electrical cables. Outlets, light switches, ceiling lights, ceiling fans, and transition wires ar...
