On May 19, 8:28*pm, "John Grabowski" wrote:
this is actually work related... *and I am googling furiously but
figured I would post and see if someone could say "Oh, that's a Raco
part no. xxxxx" or something like that. *I find myself in need of a
small quantity of plates, similar to a flat mud ring, but with a
flange - reason I need them is installer cut in 1900 boxes into
ceiling tile for devices that are actually single gang size. *If they
were painted white that would be even more splendiferous, but spray
painting is an option. *(only need about 25 of them.)

any help appreciated!

thanks

*My first thought is the Raco Retro Ring for mounting 4" square boxes in old
work applications:http://www.hubbell-raco.com/feat_item.aspx?feature=973

You can buy wide wallplates with the device opening in the middle, but most
likely they won't be a stock item. *Consult your local electrical supply
company for them.

It would be very helpful if you could post some pictures.

you're thinking backwards from what I need... I've used the retro-
ring before and it's a lifesaver although it appears that now other
companies are getting on the old work 1900 box bandwagon. (great for
FA speakers) what I need to do is to mount a FA strobe which is only
slightly larger than a single gang box to a 1900 box.

Or, as someone else suggested, simply tell the installer he's going to
have to rework those few boxes and hope that the bldg. engineer has
extra ceiling tiles and is in a good mood... (probably the ideal
solution, really)

nate