Description
Deep electrical box covers lift up receptacles and switches in your existing electrical box. Simply place on wall surface to cover a 1-gang electrical box. Mount devices through deep box cover into existing electrical box in the wall. Great for covering a protruding electrical box or for extending a shallow box if wiring or devices are too bulky. Cover with a standard single-gang wall plate.
Features
- outside dimensions: 2-7/8" W x 4-5/8" H x 1-3/8" deep (70mm x 121mm x 35mm)
- inside clearance: 4-3/8" H by 2-3/4" W (will surround 1-gang electrical box under those dimensions wide/high)
- fits standard 1-gang faceplates in any configuration
- Wiremold 1-gang shallow switch & receptacle box
- sits atop wall, tile or other surface
- includes 2 1.25" screws threaded for 1/4" on the ends
- if lifting devices 5/8" or more, long screws will be required
- has three 1/2" knockouts on top/bottom plus one knockout on each side
- per code use with a 1-gang goof ring to protect area surround wall box
- steel box with white finish
- UL listed; made in USA
When To Use
- Hide edges on exposed box protruding from wall
- Pull outlets and switches forward to meet ADA reach requirements
- Provide extra room for large wiring devices that cannot fully be seated in shallow electrical box
- Create surface-mount wall box for raceway wiring on concrete, brick walls, or garages using the included subplate
