Arlington TVBS505 2-Gang Steel TV Box Recessed Outlet Wall Plate Kit, White, 1-Pack

It worked

Great box ,heavy duty and quality built

I would’ve liked if it was only 3” deep. It’s too deep for a single layer of Sheetrock on 3” studs

I ordered 4 of these Arlington Industries TVBS505 2-Gang Steel TV Electrical Boxes via Amazon Prime and received them 2 days later as usual.I needed steel electrical boxes for a firewall between my living room and garage. I was replacing external conduit running 12/2 wire on a 20 amp breaker with new 12/2 wiring through the wall. The standard steel electrical boxes at the local hardware store are usually good enough, about the same cubic space inside for the actual wire except those don't have a recess which I wanted since I'll be installing hanging utility shelving in front of them. I also needed to install two of them side by side between one stud (one on the garage side, one on the living room side), and they fit with plenty of space left. The depth is also perfect, they push in and almost touch the back, but not quite. I love the easy 45 degree stud screw guides, and the screw adjustments for old construction, I used both.Installing one took less than 10 minutes from: switching the breaker off, testing the wire, tracing the outline, sawing the hole, pushing wire through, clamping the wire in place, wiring the receptacle, and screwing the plates on. One thing to watch out for is obviously screwing the box to the stud. One thing to note, make sure you're not screwing it where wires may be running through the stud. I installed my 4 boxes as such: one has 2 duplex receptacles, another has 1 duplex receptacle and one blank, the next has a receptacle and a low voltage RJ45 CAT 6a, and the last has a duplex receptacle and low voltage RJ45 Cat 6a with 2 RG6.These are a bit more expensive than the simple boxes at the local hardware store, but the recess make it worth it for me. I even bought a plastic 3 gang recessed electrical box for a non-firewall. These were simple to install and fit perfectly in 2x4 (1.5x3.5) framing with 5/8 inch sheetrock which makes up my garage walls. I believe they'd be fine with 1/2 inch sheet rock on 2x4 framing as well since I have a little space behind them with the 5/8 inch sheetrock. Once I purchase new wall plates for them I'll take pictures to post here. It comes with a 2 gang plate with 2 decorative cutouts, but my receptacles are standard duplex (not decorative). I highly recommend this product to anyone who wants a recessed socket, switch, media electrical box, etc.

Very well made and easy to install.

This box is very solid and easy to install on new or old installations. It comes with all hardware to support either installation. You will need an appropriate knockout plug connector for conduit or Romex. Mine was installed in an old installation for a quartz fireplace surround.Several things to keep in mind: 1) Read the instructions as the installation method is quite different for old and new construction. 2) There are several bump outs on the face of the box. Make sure you consider that when making a hole for the box. The guy who made the cutout on my quartz measured the back of the box when making the hole and then had to enlarge it slightly for the bump outs.

This is the best way to install a TV receptacle in a commercial application. The recessed plugs allow the TV to set flush to the wall. I used this with 2 receptacles, behind a large monitor for a laptop display with the monitor plugged into one side and the laptop charger in the other. Installation was a easy as any cut-in box and with the metal box and ears and ample KO's, it is as secure an install as any new work box. It is supplied with a LV divider so the power and LV can be run to this one box if desired. It can be easily removed and reused to add additional cables at a later date. Any Decora accessories will fit. As with most all Arlington products, this is a winner. I would definitely use this box again.

I really like the the ítems, but the cover of 2 (both) items I ordered are broken & I’m keeping them if I get a replacement cover otherwise I’m returning them.

Everything worked great, able to customize the box easily to accommodate and outlet and a low-voltage pass through. Only downside was that the face plate they sent with it was broken, found one lying around, so not worth the trouble of returning it.

I had bought this duplex box a couple of years ago and finally got around to installing it while sheltering in place. The build quality is excellent and the tabs to hold it in place worked perfectly.

worked great

Solid product, worked great

Doesn't sit flush. For the price it should fit better. I've installed many electrical boxes and this by far is the poorest design. If I could give zero stars I would. Do not buy