How to Cut (Make) a Hole in a Surface Plastic Electrical Box and Reinstate the IP Rating (IP4X)

Student training aid for practical skills how to cut a hole in a surface plastic electrical box so a cable can enter. Includes a full demonstration and the process to reinstating the IP rating back to IP4X.
What is the IP rating of the top surface of an electrical enclosure (box)
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00:00 - How to cut a hole in a plastic electrical box
00:39 - Incorrect way of making a hole in a plastic box
01:10 - Using a junior hacksaw to cut a hole
02:30 - Filing the hole
03:34 - Screwing the box to a wooden surface
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[@johnphillips3935]

Brilliant - first person I've seen doing a proper job, most back boxes are all rubbish and just crack if you use pliers, well done!

[@GSHElectrical]

Thanks

[@medit4tive]

exactly what I was looking for! thanks

[@SparkyStew98]

useful for electricians as well as apprentices

[@GSHElectrical]

Thanks

[@seandempsey7351]

Since when have plastic box boxes had a IP rating? In 30 or so years as an electrician I have never heard of plastic back boxes having an IP rating. If an electrician installed service mounted plastic back box’s in my house or office and put cillecon on them I would not be happy , it make it look more rubbish than it already did.
Realistically electrician’s aren’t going to do it , I always use mini trunking when I service mount cables and back boxes , even in the garage or shed or out building, or I use PVC conduit.
But who am I, I’m just a humble spark who’s opinion means nothing 😂
Great video as always Gaz 👍👍👍❤️

[@slybunda]

the outdoor ones have a ip rating.

[@maxwheeler8387]

That is exactly what my electrician did not do. I think they went on a course on how to create and leave as much mess as possible as well as leaving a poor finish everywhere

[@DD-mv5ee]

dont have time to do all that when on a job, good video

[@charliechimples]

I loads of those, unfortunately I've only just watched your vid.
I will definitely do anymore your way. Great job.

[@GSHElectrical]

Thanks for the positive comment 👍

[@glynnhancock9546]

Great video and tips! Can you recommend a good set of electrical screwdrivers for lighting and sockets outlets? Thanks.

[@skiv36]

What about plastic back boxes without knockouts?

[@JuiceBanger1]

just what i am going to be doing, thanks.

[@RH-nk7eo]

Here I am drilling a hole in the side for the cable to run through!

[@stevesawyer7330]

Great video and very neat. Is it ok to run silicon sealant around PVC cable?

[@GSHElectrical]

To seal the entry into the box YES

[@slybunda]

crap plastic quality cant believe how easily it snaps. very brittle.