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05-16-11, 05:00 PM

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extending 4 gang box

is there a way to extend an existing 4 gang box? i thought i could just put an open back extender on there, but i can't find a 4 gang version.

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05-16-11, 05:58 PM

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Is the box metal? Why can't you combine switches and use one over-under switch if you need additional switching. Sure would save on finding a 5 gang box or having to cut into the wall to fit it in.
Oh yeah, welcome to the forums!
Fill us in on what you are doing so we can give better advice.

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05-16-11, 06:00 PM

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Look for something like this from Arlington

Arlington Industries Electrical Box Extender

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thanks for the reply (and the welcome). i am trying to extend the depth. a remodel resulted in the box being to deep under the sheetrock to mount the switch plate. i thought i could just put an extension on it, but now am finding there may not be one for a 4 gang.

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yes, i was just checking out one of those arlington dbl gangs. probably my best bet?
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05-17-11, 04:12 AM

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My goof. My mind was extending the length. I see what you need, and the answers are spot on for correcting the depth problem. Sorry for the oversight.

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I think arlington makes a 4-gang extension ring.

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05-17-11, 05:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gvnc13

Go back and look at the link I provided again, but look closer this time. You want the Arlington AI-BE4 4-gang box extender.

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The Arlington BE1 and BE2 can be grouped to get a 4 gang.

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