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GFCI cover for a handy box?
- Thread starter Cobra6
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rburke65
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I agree that the item shown is NOT a handy box, but I do not know the answer to the question.
Aceman
Well-known member
but wonder how to set up a GFCI outlet.
I don't think anyone in their right mind would want to put a GFCI in a handybox....
theoldwizard1
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I don't think anyone in their right mind would want to put a GFCI in a handybox....
Me !
And OP is correct, handibox covers for GFCI are non-existant.
rwreuter
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putting a GFCI in a handy box or that gem box will be real difficult....
use a 4 square box with a single gang cover.
use a 4 square box with a single gang cover.
sberry
Banned
Maybe its already installed. Doesn't the cover that comes with gfci fit? I have a few in single gang boxes and a couple in handi's, while a cover mounted in a 4x4 is more ideal they can go in a small box provided there isn't gobs of wire coming and going.
MrMark
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He wants an exposed work cover. The poster above already gave him the Hubble cover number for a decora outlet/GFCI for a "HandiBox."
I'm sorry - I may have not stated the question correctly - I have these boxes - (I bought a box full of these at salvage really cheap) - the guy I got them from called them a handy box, so being a newbie I didn't know any better.
They actually look pretty decent with a RACO cover for regular outlets (1 duplex receptacle), but to pass inspection here I need a GFCI outlet in the first outlet on the circuit.
I guess I may need to put a 4" box in for the first outlet - unless that Hubbell 862 will cover it, but the GFCI may be a tight fit in that box anyway.
At least I have a couple of options.
Thanks - always good answers here.
They actually look pretty decent with a RACO cover for regular outlets (1 duplex receptacle), but to pass inspection here I need a GFCI outlet in the first outlet on the circuit.
I guess I may need to put a 4" box in for the first outlet - unless that Hubbell 862 will cover it, but the GFCI may be a tight fit in that box anyway.
At least I have a couple of options.
Thanks - always good answers here.
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ishiboo
Well-known member
I'm sorry - I may have not stated the question correctly - I have these boxes - (I bought a box full of these at salvage really cheap) - the guy I got them from called them a handy box, so being a newbie I didn't know any better.
They actually look pretty decent with a RACO cover for regular outlets (1 duplex receptacle), but to pass inspection here I need a GFCI outlet in the first outlet on the circuit.
I guess I may need to put a 4" box in for the first outlet - unless that Hubbell 862 will cover it, but the GFCI may be a tight fit in that box anyway.
At least I have a couple of options.
Thanks - always good answers here.
The GFCI will be a tight fit, not much room behind for wiring and the screws are quite close to the sides. A 4" with a single cover will work wonders.
The GFCI will be a tight fit, not much room behind for wiring and the screws are quite close to the sides. A 4" with a single cover will work wonders.
Yep - once I picked up a GFCI and looked at it - there is no room there - they are a little tight for regular duplex receptacles, but work OK.