Electrical Box Punch Out

Knockouts are partially stamped quarter size openings in the electrical boxes that service such things as outlets and switches once removed a knockout allows electrical wires to be run in and.

Electrical box punch out.

Be sure to buy a remodeling box that can be secured to the drywall not one that must be mounted on a stud. Forged machined and heat treated. Easy to use drive bolt design uses several turns of a wrench to apply pressure. They are used in a variety of different industries and for multiple uses.

Ideal for electrical pipe or conduit. Free shipping on eligible orders. First determine the size of the missing knockout hole and subtract 3 8 to figure out what size knockout plug you ll need. Standard piece makertm punch and conduit size actual punched hole diameter in 1560.

A knock out or ko is a partially stamped opening in electrical enclosures that allows quick entry of a wire cable or pipe via connector or fitting to the interior. Lichamp manual knockout punch kit heavy duty metal sheet knock out box hole cutter conduit punch driver die set. Temco th0390 manual knockout punch driver kit set for inch to 2 inch electrical conduit hole sizes 1 2 2 conduit size 4 7 out of 5 stars 56 84 95 84. Punch round holes in sheet steel copper aluminum brass and some types of plastic with this knockout punch kit.

Bell closure plugs gray 1 2 in. For example if you have a 7 8 hole you ll need a 1 2 knockout plug. Cut out the hole with a drywall saw. Punches can also be used in the plumbing and electrical industry.

With the right information and technique you should be able to remove a ko from electrical panels and other electrical enclosures without any problems. Hubbell 1 pack 0 5 in gray metal electrical box knockout plug. Ibosad manual knockout hole punch driver kit 1 2 to 2 inch electrical conduit hole cutter set ko tool kit can t use for stainless steel plate. High carbon steel construction.

It is easy to punch these out by hand with a knockout tool.