Red 1-Gang Plastic Switch Boxes – Nail-On, 18 to 22 Cu. In.
These vibrant red 1-gang plastic switch boxes are designed for new construction applications, providing high visibility and reliable performance in residential or light commercial electrical projects. Constructed from non-conductive, flame-retardant thermoplastic, they are durable, easy to install, and resistant to impact and corrosion.
| Stock Code | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSB118R | 2.88 Inches | 2.25 Inches | 3.75 Inches |
| PSB120R | 3.25 Inches | 2.25 Inches | 3.875 Inches |
| PSB122R | 3.5 Inches | 2.25 Inches | 3.75 Inches |
Product Specs
- Box Type:
- Plastic Switch Box – Nail-On
- Gang Options:
- 1-Gang
- Product Type:
- Switch Box
- Application:
- Installing single gang outlets or switches with visual identification
- Color Options:
- Red
- Cubic Capacity:
- 18 / 20 / 22 cu in
- Mounting Feature:
- Nail-On
- Product Group:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Subgroup:
- Junction Boxes
- Product Material:
- Plastic
- Department:
- Electrical
Centaur PSB118R – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the difference between the 18, 20 and 22 cu in Centaur red plastic switch boxes?
The difference is box depth and the resulting wire fill volume. The PSB118R measures 2.88 x 2.25 x 3.75 inches, the PSB120R 3.25 x 2.25 x 3.875 inches, and the PSB122R 3.5 x 2.25 x 3.75 inches. All three are 1-gang nail-on boxes in red. Pick the capacity by how many conductors, devices and grounds land in the box: more circuits or a pigtailed run wants the 22 cu in.
2) Can I use a nail-on plastic box in an existing finished wall, or is it new construction only?
Nail-on is a new-construction mount. The box nails directly to the face of a stud before drywall goes up, so you need open framing. For cutting into finished drywall you want an old-work (remodel) box with wing clamps instead, since there is no stud face to nail to.
3) Why is this Centaur switch box red instead of blue?
The red color is for visual identification on the job. Crews commonly color-code boxes so a particular circuit type or system is spotted instantly during rough-in and later during service, rather than tracing wire. Electrically it is the same non-metallic 1-gang nail-on box; the color just tells you which boxes on the wall belong to that group.
4) Will a standard single-gang switch or receptacle mount in the Centaur PSB118R box?
Yes. These are 1-gang boxes intended for a single switch or a single duplex receptacle, and the device screws into the box ears. One device per box; for two devices side by side you need a 2-gang box.
5) Are these red plastic boxes OK for a commercial job or only residential?
Centaur lists them for residential and light commercial electrical work. They are not metal, so on jobs where the spec calls for metallic boxes and conduit, or anywhere the drawing requires a metal raceway system, these will not meet the spec.
6) Do I need to run a ground to a plastic box?
The box body itself is non-conductive, so there is nothing to bond on the box. The equipment ground lands on the device and is spliced through with the branch circuit grounds. Count those grounds when you size the box: that is part of why the 22 cu in version exists alongside the 18.
7) How many switch boxes come in a case?
The red 1-gang Centaur nail-on switch boxes are sold in quantities of 100 per pack, which is how most rough-in crews buy them for a full house or floor.
8) Is the plastic in these boxes flame retardant?
The boxes are molded from non-conductive, flame-retardant thermoplastic, and the material also resists impact and corrosion, which matters in damp basement or garage framing where steel boxes can rust.
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