Rework device boxes: device boxes used for installation into an existing wall. Used in conjunction with device box support clips, they are inexpensive and easy to install. Figure 4—Support clips and rework device box Note: There are a few different methods for attaching boxes when adding devices. Boxes may be added to a stud or attached to drywall between studs. Each electrician will likely have a preferred method and box style that they use. It’s important for electricians to know how to install boxes in existing walls using different methods and types of boxes. For this activity, the method will be explained using a specific type of box. If the teacher prefers to use another type of box or would like to introduce a few different methods, the students will benefit from experiencing all of them. Figure 6—Finished surface Figure 5—4 × 2⅛ octagon Figure 7—Loomex 2¼" rework EZ box device box Stud: an upright support in the wall of a building to which sheathing, drywall, etc., are attached.
Rework device boxes: device boxes used for installation into an existing wall. Used in conjunction with device box support clips, they are inexpensive and easy to install. Figure 4—Support clips and rework device box Note: There are a few different methods for attaching boxes when adding devices. Boxes may be added to a stud or attached to drywall between studs. Each electrician will likely have a preferred method and box style that they use. It’s important for electricians to know how to install boxes in existing walls using different methods and types of boxes. For this activity, the method will be explained using a specific type of box. If the teacher prefers to use another type of box or would like to introduce a few different methods, the students will benefit from experiencing all of them. Figure 5—4 × 2⅛ octagon Figure 6—Finished surface EZ box Figure 7—Loomex 2¼" rework device box Stud: an upright support in the wall of a building to which sheathing, drywall, etc., are attached.