1-1/2" deep multi-gang electrical boxes

[Lakee911]

Hey fellas,
Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes multi-gang (2, 3 or 4 gang)electrical boxes that are 1.5" or less deep? I need them for a basement remodel. 1" furring strips are being used over a concrete wall with 1/2" drywall over that.
I did find some 1-1/4" deep single gang boxes, but they're limited to only single gang.

Thanks,
Jason

[jwelectric]

use either a 4 square or a 4 11/16 with a 1/2 plaster ring.

[Lakee911]

If I use a 4 square, I'm unable to mount any devices as they only have screws in the corners and they're 1.5" deep.

Where can I find one that is 1" or 11/16" deep?

Thanks,
Jason

[jwelectric]

sorry I should have said flat plaster ring and a jumbo plate cover.

[jwelectric]

You could always use something like this

http://images.acehardwareoutlet.com/...19_07_I_RS.jpg

http://images.acehardwareoutlet.com/...getImage.aspx?

Edited to add

These work well with a plastic cover plate

http://images.acehardwareoutlet.com/...121807I_mk.jpg

[Lakee911]

That first link won't look very nice in a finished basement. The second link doesn't work and the third is 2" thick.

Any other ideas?

I'm afraid I'll have to chip out the concrete behind a 2" device.

Thanks,
Jason

[Chris75]

Hey fellas,
Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes multi-gang (2, 3 or 4 gang)electrical boxes that are 1.5" or less deep? I need them for a basement remodel. 1" furring strips are being used over a concrete wall with 1/2" drywall over that.
I did find some 1-1/4" deep single gang boxes, but they're limited to only single gang.

Thanks,
Jason

1 1/4 is awfully shallow, can you fur the wall out a touch more? You are going to struggle with every receptacle and switch you install...

[jwelectric]

That first link won't look very nice in a finished basement. The second link doesn't work and the third is 2" thick.
Thanks,
Jason

The third can also be bought in a depth of 1 1/2 inches.

I am giving you ideas not gathering material for you unless you have a check with my name on it and then if there is enough zeros on it I will even make the installation for you.

[Alectrician]

Simply tell them to properly fir it out 1 1/2" and do it with standard shallow boxes.


If it's a basement I don't think you are supposed to chip out block.

[Chris75]

The problem your going to have even with 1 1/2 boxes is box fill, the way I see it is a 3x2x1 1/2 box is good for 7.5 cu. in., a 14-2 alone is 6 cu. in, so you wont even be able to install a device and make code... They make a 4" sq. by 1 1/4 which is good for 18 cu in plus the plaster ring... Your going to have to fur the wall out to meet code IMO.

[Lakee911]

That's kind of harsh, jw. That third one does not, from all the research that I've done, exist in a 1-1/2" depth. So, I challenge you to find me one.

As for the boxes that are made to accept a flat plaster ring that are 1-1/2" deep--that could work. I'll look into that.

Otherwise, I'll just fir out the wall a little more and use a standard box.

Thanks for your help, jw and everyone!

Jason

[Chris75]

I personally would have just framed the walls with flat 2x4's, not sure of your building codes and insulation factor, but that could be a whole other issue...



You can get these in 1 1/2 so with a 1/2 in plaster ring you would be fine. if you fur the walls out to 1 1/2 hope this helps you out.

[Lakee911]

The problem your going to have even with 1 1/2 boxes is box fill, the way I see it is a 3x2x1 1/2 box is good for 7.5 cu. in., a 14-2 alone is 6 cu. in, so you wont even be able to install a device and make code... They make a 4" sq. by 1 1/4 which is good for 18 cu in plus the plaster ring... Your going to have to fur the wall out to meet code IMO.

Hey Chris,
That is a good point, but Carlon makes a box (http://www.*************.com/prod-0010802.html) that is 1-1/4" deep and it's rated at 8" cu in. I've commonly heard that reffered to as a "switch box" and I believe their website says that it meets code for a switch or a receptacle. It has the UL stamp too. Anyhow.

1 14/2+G: 1*2*2+1 = 5
1 Yoke: 1*2 = 2
5 + 2 = 7 < 8.

I believe no clamp is needed for a 1G box. So, is that math ok? I would think that a 2G box that's 1-1/2" would be at least 19.2 cu in. Even 18 shoud be ok though.

2 14/2+G: 2*2*2+1 = 9
2 Yokes: 2*2 = 4
2 clamps = 2
9 + 4 + 2 = 15 < 19.2

What do you think?

[Lakee911]

Ok, everyone replying all at once! I guess I can't say I'm not getting help. I'm going to try that box, Chris with the flat plaster ring. Thanks.

[Chris75]

Hey Chris,


1 14/2+G: 1*2*2+1 = 5
1 Yoke: 1*2 = 2
5 + 2 = 7 < 8.



What do you think?

14-2 w ground would equal 6 cu in, 2 for the black, 2 for the white, 2 for the ground...
device (yoke) would be double volume allowance, based in largest conductor supported by the device. = 4

I would say ney on the cable clamp,
so your up to 10 cu in...

so with a 4" sq new work plastic at 18 cu in, you could have 1 device, and two cables in the box and still be okay.