Combining metal and surface mounting box - possible?

[JohnDean]

I'm looking to tidy up the point where aerial/satellite coax cables enter with one of the following outlet plates -
http://www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-screened-outlet-plate-quadruplex/91669

My 'problem' is that it requires a mounting box at least 35mm deep. The walls are solid brick, with a ~16mm plaster finish and I don't really want the hassle of chiselling a deeper hole from the brick. So a 35mm recessed box is out of the question, but a 35-40mm surface mounted box is going to look terrible. Is is possible to combine a 16mm recessed metal or plastic box with a shallow surface mounted box to create the required space without it projecting too far from the wall?

Alternatively, are there any other options I could/should consider?

 

[JohnW2]

My 'problem' is that it requires a mounting box at least 35mm deep. The walls are solid brick, with a ~16mm plaster finish and I don't really want the hassle of chiselling a deeper hole from the brick. So a 35mm recessed box is out of the question, but a 35-40mm surface mounted box is going to look terrible. Is is possible to combine a 16mm recessed metal or plastic box with a shallow surface mounted box to create the required space without it projecting too far from the wall?

The purists will probably not be happy, but I've certainly done that. The easiest way is to drill out the threaded bushes in the surface box (right through the box) and use long screws (although if there are fixing lugs top and bottom, you could try to use those to attach the surface box), and also remove the back of the surface box (without shattering it!), but it does work!

Kind Regards, John.

 

[ericmark]

There was a MK2134WHI but seems no longer available.
The K2131 WHI may dismantle

but never used one.
But at £7.50 likely getting a plate designed for box would be cheaper.

 

[bernardgreen]

This might solve the problem

http://www.neweysonline.co.uk/mita-...mm-deep/1050126744/ProductInformation.raction

 

[JohnW2]

This might solve the problem
http://www.neweysonline.co.uk/mita-...1050126744/ProductInformation.raction[/QUOTE]
Just the job - and avoids the need for that hair-raising surgery on this very unforgiving material!

Kind Regards, John.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Plan B - don't be such a wimp about chiselling a bit of brick away - a 35mm recessed box is not out of the question...

 

[JohnDean]

This might solve the problem

http://www.neweysonline.co.uk/mita-...1050126744/ProductInformation.raction[/QUOTE]

That would seem to be perfect. Thanks!


ban-all-sheds - I'm not adverse to chiselling out where I believe it's the best approach but the plaster on this particular wall is original and very fragile, I don't want to dislodge too much by hammering away at the brickwork. I'm useless at plastering and I intend to avoid creating additional work for myself.

 

[sparkwright]

If you mark round the box and chain drill to depth of just over 35 mm you should then be able to cut through quite neatly with a bolster at a slight angle.

Just sinking in a 16 mm box is likely to disturb old plaster.

A flush double 16 mm metal box is quite hard to find.

If you're redecorating it would be sensible to install a 35 mm or even 47 mm box.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

If you mark round the box and chain drill to depth of just over 35 mm you should then be able to cut through quite neatly with a bolster at a slight angle.

Cutting through the plaster with a knife and removing it so that you never actually drill into it might also help.

 

[RF Lighting]

Or just use one of the collars bernard linked to and save all the hassle

 

[sparkwright]

But it won't be flush and will only be half a job.

 

[ban-all-sheds]