hybred355
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Thinking about doing this in my new garage.Anybody done this??
Surface mount outlets
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theoldwizard1
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The outlets (receptacles) are no different. You need to buy a box that is designed to be surface mounted. I like this style. They are galvanized and with galvanized covers, they have a nice "industrial" look.
If they are to be mounted on a finished wall, you will probably need to run conduit.
If they are to be mounted on a finished wall, you will probably need to run conduit.
The "handy box" shown above is one of the worst pieces of sh*t that is on the market, using them is like trying to shove 25 pounds of **** in a 5 pound bag. The 2nd one is not much better. 4 square boxes & raised covers work much better.
Charles (in GA)
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The second box is a double switch box, and you mount switches or receptacles and use standard cover plates. Looks tacky because of the way the cover plates fit as they are made to be installed tight to a wall surface.
Better off with a 4x4 box with the tabs in the diagonal corners that takes various covers that switches or receptacles mount in.
Better off with a 4x4 box with the tabs in the diagonal corners that takes various covers that switches or receptacles mount in.
Steve.S
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I second that. These have a "bump-in" that's threaded for a ground screw...makes it a lot easier - no need to drill a hole to allow for clearance behind the box. That's especially helpful when installing on a masonry wall.
bseant
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I second that. These have a "bump-in" that's threaded for a ground screw...makes it a lot easier - no need to drill a hole to allow for clearance behind the box. That's especially helpful when installing on a masonry wall.
x3 nothing worse than a crooked or wobbly surface box because the wires wont let it sit flush.