Is there a protective cover for the 'BACK' of a dry lining box?

[HappyHippyDad]

Hello all..

I have been asked by a customer to fit a recessed socket in the kitchen. The socket will be located on the side of a cupboard (no other viable options). I have given them options of nice looking wooden surface boxes but they are adamant they want it recessed.

I want to cover the back of the dry lining box with something as it will be accessible once the cupboard is opened and I think the box is designed to be hidden in a cavity.

I could easily make a wooden box thats fits over it inside the cupboard and screws into place (still an hours work) but I wondered if there was an actual product for this or if anyone has any better ideas for making it safe?

Cheers..

 

[Robotstar5]

An adaptable box (metal or plastic) a bit bigger than the dry lining box, throw the lid away, drill a couple of holes in the bottom and use long screws to hold it in place.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Here you go:

Chuck the lid away and secure the container in place with trusty Gaffer Tape (the Roadie's best friend)

 

[telectrix]

use a surface box in cupboard. should get away with a 16mm one once taking the thickness of the chipboard into account.

 

[telectrix]

Here you go:

Chuck the lid away and secure the container in place with trusty Gaffer Tape (the Roadie's best friend)

we know olive spreads, but does popeye know?

 

[HappyHippyDad]

use a surface box in cupboard. should get away with a 16mm one once taking the thickness of the chipboard into account.

I had thought of that Tel but just assumed it wouldn't be big enough! I'll have a practise when i get home.. cheers!

... Just thought , do you mean 'Just' a surface box (inside cupboard) instead of a dry ling box?

 

[Geordie Spark]

we know olive spreads, but does popeye know?

No - and as long as Olive spreads for me he's not likely to!!

 

[telectrix]

I had thought of that Tel but just assumed it wouldn't be big enough! I'll have a practise when i get home.. cheers!

... Just thought , do you mean 'Just' a surface box (inside cupboard) instead of a dry ling box?

yeah. a surface box. cut the cupboard hole just undersized for the box, then sandwich box/chipboard/socket front

 

[Flanders]

Then glue a twin blank plate to the back of the back box to cover up any holes and leave a nice finish

 

[davesparks]

yeah. a surface box. cut the cupboard hole just undersized for the box, then sandwich box/chipboard/socket front

But then you'd be using the cut edge of the chipboard as part of the enclosure, which is not exactly fireproof is it!