Electrical outlet box attached to treated post

[Jslys13]

Hello I'm getting ready to run my outlets. Some of the outlets fall on the treated 6x6 posts. My question is, are the nails that come with the box galvanized? I cant find an answer. If not What's the best way to attach the boxes to the treated posts? Thanks.

 

[rlitman]

Just buy some galvanized, or better yet stainless screws.

 

[exranger06]

Are these posts outdoors?

 

[ddurrett896]

Use these. Nail the ones to the non-treated posts and use deck screw to screw into the treated ones.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-...-New-Old-Work-Electrical-Box-B125AB/305110267

 

[rlitman]

Are these posts outdoors?

From a fastener corrosion standpoint, that doesn't really matter. Current ACQ treated lumber is quite corrosive, so it is suggested to use hot dip galvanized or stainless fasteners in it, whether indoors or out.

 

[ddurrett896]

Use these. Nail the ones to the non-treated posts and use deck screw to screw into the treated ones.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-...-New-Old-Work-Electrical-Box-B125AB/305110267

 

[exranger06]

From a fastener corrosion standpoint, that doesn't really matter. Current ACQ treated lumber is quite corrosive, so it is suggested to use hot dip galvanized or stainless fasteners in it, whether indoors or out.

The reason I asked is, I initially thought he was fastening these boxes to outdoor posts in the ground. And I've never seen nail-on boxes that are weatherproof. So he might be using entirely wrong materials.

 

[Jslys13]

Are these posts outdoors?

Indoor. Pole barn.

 

[exranger06]

Indoor. Pole barn.

I'm glad I asked instead of assuming they were outdoors.

 

[rlitman]

The reason I asked is, I initially thought he was fastening these boxes to outdoor posts in the ground. And I've never seen nail-on boxes that are weatherproof. So he might be using entirely wrong materials.

Good point.

Indoor. Pole barn.

I've never seen a nail-on box come with galvanized nails. The included nails will have no treatment whatsoever over the steel. They're usually 16 penny nails, so you can just swap out the nails with hot dip galvanized if you like.

 

[Norcal]

Nail on boxes use common nails, the shank diameter is too large if other nails are used. Finding galvanized common nails might be easier said than done.

 

[sberry]

I have simply nailed them on. Never heard of it becoming an issue.

 

[rlitman]

Nail on boxes use common nails, the shank diameter is too large if other nails are used. Finding galvanized common nails might be easier said than done.

Maybe. I didn't think about that.
I usually snap them off the collated strips from my nail gun. I can't say I've bought boxed common nails in a while.

 

[Captain Spaulding]

As long as the wood is dry, the nails that come with it will be fine.

 

[PugetDude]

From a fastener corrosion standpoint, that doesn't really matter. Current ACQ treated lumber is quite corrosive, so it is suggested to use hot dip galvanized or stainless fasteners in it, whether indoors or out.

With ACQ-treated posts, the fasteners cost more than the framing.
It's a conspiracy, I tell you!

 

[Norcal]

Maybe. I didn't think about that.
I usually snap them off the collated strips from my nail gun. I can't say I've bought boxed common nails in a while.

Bought some by accident many years ago, if I ever find them off to scrap they go.

 

[Jslys13]

Thanks for the help

 

[dscheidt]

Nail on boxes use common nails, the shank diameter is too large if other nails are used. Finding galvanized common nails might be easier said than done.

Even the home depot has them around here.