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Electrical Boxes 101 - Lighting, Ceiling Fan, Junction Boxes

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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Box Extenders: Adding Capacity

Box Extenders Add Wiring Capacity to a Box

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BOX EXTENDERS: ADDING CAPACITY

Usage:

  • Extension rings or box extenders are those funny looking square or octagonal boxes that have no back on them.
  • Extenders are designed to bolt onto the base electrical box and provide additional cubic inch box capacity for wiring and connectors.

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