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How high, wide and deep is a standard American (in wall) box for a receptacle or switch?

How far apart are the mounting screws?

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depends on the amount of fill?
mountings screws 3 1/4" apart.

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Here is a website that lists and sells all types of metal boxes for wiring devices.
http://www.capeelectric.com/marion/catalog/raco/

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Thanks!

I didn't realise you had different types.

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The link to "Thomas & Betts", manufacturer of the "Steel City" brand is
http://tnbelectricalworld.tnb.com/ps/con/ . Click on PRODUCT on the left or use the items in the grey box on the right to search the catalog. (They have some measurements in the catalog.)

The image below is from Pass & Seymour; one can use the measurements from this to figure out some of the measurements of the device box. (On second thought, perhaps not...)
[Linked Image from 65.108.216.53]

For Pass and Seymour information, visit http://www.passandseymour.com/ and click on "Downloads."

P. S. The "average" metal box size is 3 inches tall by 2 inches wide. Depth can be from 1 1/2 inches to 3 1/2 inches.

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NOw you can argue over whether they pictured that duplex receptacle upside down or not.... <Exits hastily, duck & cover> [Linked Image]

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[Linked Image from 65.108.216.53]

Right! Not so fast, you!

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Upside Down !!

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It's all relative. It depends on the orientation of the right-angle moulded plug belonging to the appliance you want to connect.

The position of the receptacle pictured would be perfect for my icebox's plug were I to have vertical receptacles in my flat. [Linked Image]

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Hey,

I think it depends on whether you're in the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern...and if you're right on the Equator, you can use non-grounding receptacles!

Cliff

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