The New Electrical Socket: A Game Changer? [Pic]. Do you know how many times this would have come in handy in my life? This needs to be standard from here on out.
Friday, July 1, 2011 6:41:52 AM
"They do not fit in standard size outlet wall boxes. You need an oversize box."
Really late to the party here, but no. Just no. They require a minimum of 16 cubic inch single gang work box. Even houses built in the 60's had 16-18 c.i. boxes (at least in my neck of the woods). Standard modern work boxes are 18 cubic inches. Deep boxes are around 21 cubic inches.