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Peter Bogiatzidis Peter Bogiatzidis is offline
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Default electric outlet box adjustable extension ring?

Dan Z,

Take a look at the following link.

http://www.aifittings.com/m_9.htm

As others here have mentioned, you may need to visit an electrical supply
house or one of the big box stores to see what they actually carry. I do
know that Home Depot carries the plastic ones like in your Innovations link.

I prefer the Arlington BE1s because they also protect the sides of the
receptacle from possibly contacting the existing metallic box. That may be a
concern depending upon how far out you need to extend the receptacle. In
many cases, you'll find the receptacle wrapped with electrical tape to
prevent that. These seem to provide for a neater installation.

Hope this helps.

Peter.

"slate_leeper" wrote in message
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Several web pages recommend using these to extend an outlet or switch
box when wood is installed over a wall that has existing outlet boxes.
The problem is, I can't find them anywhere, even online. Lowe's only
has them in specific depths, none of which are what I need. Does
anyone know where I can get them?

Thanks for your help!

-dan z-


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