20 Types of Electrical Boxes (with timeline bookmarks)

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Synopsis:
It can be frustrating to join an electrical job site as a new apprentice or as a homeowner receiving service and not know the differences between the electrical parts being referenced by life-long pros. What are the cost and efficiency benefits of one part over another? In this video Joel will name and describe all the electrical boxes in the shop, and his (and/or the NEC’s) recommended use for each. Master your inventory & invoices!

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Products We’d Recommend:
[] 3-Gang New Construction Electrical Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-3-Gang-44-cu-in-New-Work-PVC-Electrical-Outlet-Box-B344AB/100404028?MERCH=REC-_-pipinstock-_-203634436-_-100404028-_-N
[] 3-Gang Remodel Electrical Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-3-Gang-55-cu-in-Old-Work-PVC-Electrical-Box-B355R/100211759?MERCH=REC-_-pipinstock-_-203634436-_-100211759-_-N&
[] 1-Gang Slater Electrical Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Legrand-Pass-Seymour-Slater-Old-Work-Plastic-1-Gang-16-Cu-In-Swing-Bracket-Box-with-Quick-Click-S116W/304234475
[] Power + Communications Combo Electrical Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-2-Gang-Old-Work-PVC-Dual-Voltage-Box-Bracket-E-18-4-DVR/202664434
[] Shallow 1-Gang Remodel Electrical Box + Box-fill: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-Gang-17-cu-in-Shallow-Old-Work-PVC-Electrical-Outlet-Box-B117RSWR/202077341
[] New Construction Lighting Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-25-cu-in-New-Work-Round-Hard-Shell-Ceiling-Electrical-Box-BH525A-UPC/202077372
[] Remodel Lighting Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-Gang-18-cu-in-Round-Old-Work-Electrical-Box-B618RR/100404072?MERCH=REC-_-PLP_Browse-_-NA-_-100404072-_-N&
[] Screw-In Lighting Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-Smart-Box-Adjustable-Depth-50-lbs-Ceiling-Box-Support-MSBRND/203343429
[] Metallic Pancake Box: https://www.lowes.com/pd/RACO-1-Gang-Gray-Steel-New-Work-Standard-Ceiling-Fan-Ceiling-Electrical-Box/3129641
[] 1-Gang Metallic Remodel Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-in-x-2-in-Gangable-Switch-Electrical-Box-with-NMSC-Clamps-and-Plaster-Ears-8601/202056180?MERCH=REC-_-pip_alternatives-_-204981541-_-202056180-_-N&
[] Metallic 4-Square Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RACO-4-in-Raised-Ground-Welded-Square-Electrical-Box-8232/100578083
[] Metallic Octagon Box: https://www.lowes.com/pd/RACO-1-Gang-Gray-Metal-New-Work-Old-Work-Standard-Octagonal-Ceiling-Wall-Electrical-Box/3135051
[] Metallic New Construction Fan-Rated Box & Joist Bracket: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-15-3-cu-in-New-Construction-Brace-with-1-1-2-in-Box-CMB150-NB/205383182
[] Metallic Remodel Fan-Rated Box & Joist Bracket: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-15-3-cu-in-Remodel-Construction-Ceiling-Fan-Brace-with-1-1-2-in-Box-CMB150-OB/205383178
[] PVC FS Exterior Electrical Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-3-4-in-Gray-2-Gang-5-Holes-Weatherproof-Box-WDB575G/300846319?MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-NA-_-300846319-_-N
[] Floor-Rated Electrical Box: https://amzn.to/353EEwY
[] Adjustable Electrical Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-1-Gang-21-cu-in-New-Work-Non-Metallic-Electrical-Wall-Box-with-Adjustable-Bracket-B121ADJ-40R/202077339
[] 2-Gang Low Voltage New Construction Box: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-2-Gang-Low-Voltage-Bracket-SC200AR/202250841

National Electrical Code (NEC) referenced in this video:
Free Access Here: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70
[] Box-Fill [NEC Table 314.16(A)]

Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
1:06 - New Construction Electrical Boxes
1:35 - Remodel Electrical Boxes
2:15 - Slater Electrical Boxes
2:56 - Power + Communications Combo Electrical Boxes
3:16 - Shallow 1-Gang Remodel Electrical Boxes + Box-fill
4:51 - Lighting Boxes & Requirements
7:07 - Metallic Pancake Boxes
7:43 - Metallic Handy Boxes
9:20 - Metallic 4-Square Boxes
9:55 - Metallic Octagon Boxes
10:09 - Fan-Rated Boxes & Joist Brackets
11:18 - Nonmetallic Exterior New Construction Electrical Boxes
11:59 - PVC FS Exterior Electrical Boxes
13:00 - Floor-Rated Electrical Boxes
14:36 - Adjustable Electrical Boxes
15:16 - Low Voltage Communications Boxes
16:05 - When To Use Metallic Boxes

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