metalclad q

[maguire]

Anyone know off hand does MK metalclad fit standard drywall boxes or do you know of another make that does
DM

 

[Taylortwocities]

The hole spacing is the same as standard 1G/2G boxes so they should fit.

I'm not sure why you would want to do that though. Wouldn't it be better to use grid switches with a metalclad cover plate like this

 

[londonboy]

Can you plug things into a metal clad grid switch?

 

[Taylortwocities]

At no point did he say socket, (nor did he say switch) or fuse.

OP, if its a socket you want then (as i said) the metalclad ones do seem to have the same screw spacing as regular sockets.

EDIT, you can get grid 13A sockets (not in MK)
Try this for size http://www.aerialshack.com/click-grid-power-socket-black-p-1519.html

 

[sparkwright]

The current range of MK metal-clad is all very similar to standard plastic fittings, so the faceplates should fit standard flush back boxes.

Most other metal-clad makes probably wouldn't fit without leaving gaps round the edges.

 

[RF Lighting]

Anyone know off hand does MK metalclad fit standard drywall boxes or do you know of another make that does
DM

Yes it does.

 

[plugwash]

Can you plug things into a metal clad grid switch?

Yes but only stuff that doesn't require an earth and you would need a suitable plug on it (at least with the MK grid plus stuff)

 

[Click-Sure]

Click Scolmore offer a range of MK-lookalike grid gear that includes virtucally everything, i use the new media modules from time to time.

 

[maguire]

Cheers all It,s a commercial kitchen refit or tart up really, and the state of some of the face plates, Jeez all busted to hell I noted these on a pre inspection visit and I intend to fit metalclad throughout,
DM