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12-05-2012, 07:41 PM	#1
gt1935 Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25	spacers Receptacles go too far into box. Can steel washers be used to shim out a 1/8 -1/4"? Thanks.

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12-05-2012, 07:46 PM	#2
electures Lic Electrical Inspector     Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Great Police State of New Jersey Posts: 1,366	spacers Is the box flush with the finished surface? __________________ All responses based on the 2011 NEC. If you live in New Jersey click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . All other states click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Please check with local, county and state officials as laws may vary. Sizing motors To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online motor calculator To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online calculators To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. .

12-05-2012, 07:48 PM	#3
electures Lic Electrical Inspector     Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Great Police State of New Jersey Posts: 1,366	spacers Use an add-a-depth ring and nuts or washers behind it to secure it. Sometimes the ring is enough. __________________ All responses based on the 2011 NEC. If you live in New Jersey click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . All other states click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Please check with local, county and state officials as laws may vary. Sizing motors To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online motor calculator To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online calculators To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. .

12-05-2012, 07:57 PM	#4
gt1935 Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25	spacers Quote: Originally Posted by electures Is the box flush with the finished surface? No. 1/8" -1/4". The box is for 3 receptacles. If the extender box goes past drywall? Existing metal box does the extender need to be metal or can it be plastic? Thanks. Last edited by gt1935; 12-05-2012 at 08:06 PM.

12-05-2012, 08:07 PM	#5
electures Lic Electrical Inspector     Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Great Police State of New Jersey Posts: 1,366	spacers They are available in both metal or plastic. __________________ All responses based on the 2011 NEC. If you live in New Jersey click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . All other states click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Please check with local, county and state officials as laws may vary. Sizing motors To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online motor calculator To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online calculators To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. .

12-05-2012, 08:51 PM	#6
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,036	spacers Arlington makes plastic ones. Look for BE1, BE2 and BE1R for round boxes. They can be ganged for larger boxes. __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.