Electrical boxes for plasterboard

For the construction of an electrical system, or more simply to create a socket point, on a wall or plasterboard wall, you will necessarily need an electrical box.

Flush-mounted electrical boxes can have different characteristics and differ in:

1. SHAPE: there are rectangular electrical boxes or with a more rounded shape.

2. COMPOSITION: the most widespread material is plastic which, depending on the thickness, makes the box more or less rigid.

3. FIXING MORDENTS: these morders usually placed on the sides of the product, once screwed, allow the box to adhere perfectly to the plasterboard.

4. EXTERNAL FINS: many electrical boxes are equipped with reinforcement fins all around their perimeter. These flaps prevent the product from falling into the interior of the cavity when the product is inserted into the wall.

5. INTERNAL HOLES: each box internally has holes in which the corrugated pipes will be fixed.

You can find more information on how to build an electrical system on plasterboard by browsing our site and reading our specific guide.

DEEPENING

Socket points: The socket point is an electrical power point that has one or more sockets that can be inside the same box.

For example, a 503 type box (up to three sockets) corresponds to 1 socket point. Two boxes are 2 socket points and so on.

To optimize living comfort, it is advisable to distribute the socket points intelligently, being careful of the arrangement of the furnishings and appliances.

Furthermore, the socket points must be placed at a height of about 30 cm from the ground, with the exception of those in the bathroom and kitchen, which being at risk areas, require a distance from the floor of 110 cm.

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