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Default Mount outdoor outlet to stucco wall

On Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:46:30 -0700 (PDT), "
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Construction adhesive might help, but it's only going to be as strong
as the stucco's adhesion to the wall since that's what you'll be
gluing it to.


No matter using tabs or drill through the back, I am thinking of using
plastic anchors in the stucco. Would that work?
The cement stucco is about 1/2" thick, and the plywood behind it is
another 1/2" thick...


Use two toggle bolts. Drill 1/8" holes in the back of the box and
larger holes into stucco and through the plywood. Mount the box and
tighten it up. Finish with a bead of caulk around the box to keep
critters and water out.

My pool timer and landscape lighting transformer are mounted with
"plastic anchors" in the stucco.