[Mnfixer]

Home is new construction with a gas and 240 connection for a cooktop. We removed the gas cooktop and dropped in an electric one, som far so good.

Below the cooktop are two drawers, so the builder installed the 240 wiring into a flush mount plastic 2 gang electrical box. The cooktop has a metal conduit around the three wires (red, black, and green). The instructions show the connection of the cooktop into the side of the box the 240 is in, but since the box is flush mount. I can't do that.

The box had a two gang plastic plate on it.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to install this. The drawers limit the space between the flush mount electrical box and the back of the drawer. I can get a 1" 90 degree connector in there, but then need a plate that will accept it and screw into the 2 gang box. Home Depot has a metal plate. But only two of the screws will work due to the way the screw holes are on the plate (shifts the cover over a little)

Any recommendations? I've never seen this type of thing before.

Thanks.

 

[rjniles]

Show a pix of the box.

 

[Mnfixer]

Here is the pic

 

[J. V.]

You can just get a blank plate and knock out or drill your own hole, or find one with the knock out already present.
Heres a blank without hole to give you an idea. You should be able to find one or the other at the store or supply house. Good luck.

 

[Jim Port]

A standard 2 gang blank should work.

The cut for the box is terrible.

 

[mikegp]

Doesn't he need a box extender? The way the box is mounted leaves flammable material exposed within the box.

 

[Jim Port]

If the box is setback more than 1/4"from a combustible surface it needs an extension.