electrical back boxes

Here you will find links to pages that show how to fit three different types of backbox for the plastic pattress , the metal backbox or the dry lining backbox

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Here are instructions on how to use three of the most common types of electrical accessory back boxes-

Dry Lining back box

These accessory back boxes are used for fitting into plasterboard and are fast and easy to fit.

Metal Galvanised back boxes

These back boxes are normally used for a flush fitting onto solid walls, such as brick or breezeblock. These can be difficult to fit as the plaster needs chasing out.

Surface Mounted Patress

Probably the easiest of all back boxes to use, but prone to impact damage!

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