Electrical Plastic Box Or Electric Metal Box- What Should You Prefer?

 There are different items which are housed in electrical boxes such as light switches, ceiling fans and lights, outlets, and transition wires. Electrical plastic boxes are not like electrical or breaker panels that are manufactured from steel, these are made up of plastic. At the same time, it also depends on the circumstances of how these will be used and according to that, the material is also concerned. There are different materials which can be preferred in this case. 

And, if you’re not aware of an electrical box, then here we’ve explained it in detail. 

The below-mentioned are the three different types of boxes which are commonly used in any of the homes.  

For ceiling light fixtures and wall sconces, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke alarms, there are 4-inch round boxes. 

For basic outlets and switches, there are single-gang boxes.

For two light switches or duplex receptacle outlets, there are double-gang boxes which can be preferred. 

If you think that electrical plastic gang boxes are just containers for wiring, then they are much more than that.

From protecting wires and cables from getting damaged or pulled apart which may ultimately lead you with having no power at home, these help you in protecting your home from an electrical fire.

Why Electrical Plastic Boxes? 

The standard electrical box accessories material is undoubtedly PVC and it is very useful for the ones who try to do the work from the pipes at their home. 

The reason is that they are extremely lightweight and very easy to work with. At the same time, there are many of them which also come with built-in clamps for the purpose of wiring. Though there is one thing that PVC can melt when the temperature slightly increases or when it is overheated, on the other hand it does not conduct electricity just as metal does. You should definitely go for plastic boxes when:

The first reason is when there are non-metallic cables that are leading in or out of the electrical plastic box. 

The metal-sheathed wiring completely relies on bonding with the metal electric box for grounding and thereby it should not be used when it comes to plastic boxes.

While doing the job yourself there is something for you. For making the installation easy, there are pre-attached nails for attaching the boxes to the stubs and along with that the presets on the box depict the thickness of half-inch drywall. This will help you avoid nailing the box face flush with your wall.

We do not prefer metal electrical boxes as working with them can turn out to be a tad bit difficult. The sharp edges and the rear and side knock-outs can harm your hands, therefore you need to be very careful and wear gloves for safety. 

Durga Electroplasts offers you a wide range of electrical plastic boxes with premium quality that promises to last longer in your homes.