2 module surface gang box for modular switches — fixes on the wall with no chasing or plastering.
- Holds up to 2 modules — one 2-module opening.
- Box and front frame in one piece — modular switches and sockets fit straight into the openings.
- Glossy white body with a plain white frame.
- Fixes directly on the wall surface with screws — no chasing, no plastering, no dust.
- Knock-out entries in the sides for surface conduit or casing-capping.
- Takes 2 modules of a matching modular switch range — check that your switches clip in.
- Ideal for renovations, extra points and rented homes, shops and offices.
A surface gang box (surface box) sits on the wall instead of inside it. It is the quick, clean way to add or replace a modular switchboard where the wall cannot be cut — rewiring, extra points, rented homes, shops and offices wired in surface conduit or casing-capping.
This 2 module modular box has a clean, glossy white body and frame, with one 2-module opening.
What fits in a 2 module surface box
- One 2-module socket.
- Two switches.
- A 2-module fan regulator.
- A TV socket and a data socket.
Module widths vary a little between switch ranges (some 16A sockets take 3 modules), so count the modules of the switches you plan to use before choosing the size, and leave a module or two spare for later.
Where to use it
- Rewiring and renovation without breaking walls.
- Extra switch or socket points added after construction.
- Rented homes, shops, offices and godowns wired in surface conduit or casing-capping.
- Concrete, tiled or panelled walls that should not be chased.
How to install
- Mark the position, knock out the entry that faces your conduit or casing, and hold the box level on the wall.
- Fix it with screws and wall plugs through the fixing points.
- Bring the wires in, connect the modules (with the earth wire where the module needs it) and fit the modules into the openings.
Electrical work should be done by a licensed electrician with the supply switched off.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a surface gang box?
- A box that mounts on the wall surface and holds modular switches and sockets. It is used when wiring runs on the wall or the wall cannot be cut for a concealed box.
- Surface box or concealed box — which one do I need?
- Use a concealed box for new construction with wires inside the wall. Use a surface box when wiring runs on the wall (conduit or casing-capping) or when you are adding points without breaking the wall.
- What fits in a 2 module surface box?
- For example one 2-module socket, or two switches.
- Will any brand of switch fit?
- A surface box with a built-in front is made around a particular switch range, so modules from another range may not clip in. Check one module first, or ask us for a matching range.
- Can I use it outdoors?
- It is made for indoor walls. For open, wet or outdoor areas, use a weatherproof enclosure.
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