how to install device box

spaz619

I feel really stupid asking this question, but how do you install this device box to a wood stud?? Am I missing something here? Could it be that the device box is meant for rework?

There are two holes on each of the sides near the back, but the box ends up crooked when I use those holes.

Take a look at the pic and let me know what you think. Thanks!

Missouri Bound

Depending on the application, you need either an old work box, or a box with a bracket for new installations. That box is an "add on box" The side is removable so you can create a longer box using more of the same type. It's not what you want to use.

TarheelTerp

99.987% of residential work will use ROMEX wire and plastic boxes.
The most common new work plastic box is the "nail in". Get some.

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secutanudu

Yeah, that type of box requires metal straps and is meant to be mounted to existing drywall. You want a "new work" box, and if you have nm (romex) cable, it can be plastic:

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secutanudu

You beat me, tarheel.

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spaz619

Do plastic boxes come in 1 1/2" deep?

Homedepot only seems to sell the metal ones in 1 1/2"

HouseHelper

That box is mounted by driving nails through the holes in the sides, entering one side, passing through the box, and exiting the other side. It is intended for new work only.

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TarheelTerp

Print out that picture and take it with you to the store.
You'll find them. (Look low for the big boxes at floor level)

Jim Port

You may be able to find that box with a side bracket that could screw to the stud.

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brric

Use the box you have with 2 16 penny nails through the holes in the box driven into the stud.

kbsparky

See pic

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Wildie

On some occasions I have removed one side plate, and driven screws through the holes at the rear of the box, then replaced the side plate.