The Electrical  Box ProtectorPatent Pending

The answer to many sheet goods problems

NO Measuring for Hole Cuts
NO Wrong Hole Cuts
NO Buried Boxes
NO Nicked Wires
NO Mud or Plaster To Dig Out


Installation of the Electrical Box Protective Cover
Open-Electrical-Box

An open electrical box installed using the typical side nailed plastic electrical box .
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Electrical Protector Cover placed in front of the electrical box so that the pins are lined up. 
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This cover is supplied with Quick Pins that are simply tapped in place for a secure fit.
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Here the cover is in place awaiting covering. Phillips/Slotted Head screws are also available.


Cutting out the Hole with a Roto-Zip Tool
Sheetrock-Bulge

A bulge appears when the sheet is pressed against the center Barb. Pencil marks are no longer needed.
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The Roto-Zip Tool is plunged near the bulge and then moved to the edge of the outlet box.

Rotozip-2

The Roto-Zip Tool is moved around the electrical box to cut the hole. The bulge prevents buried boxes.
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The cut-out is removed. The Barb of  electrical  cover adds to the ease of removal by pressing forward on the cut.
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The wires have been protected from the Roto-Zip and now will be protected from mud or plaster.


Removing the Electrical Protector Box after finish
Plastered

Electrical Box Protector Cover is shown here with mud and tape covering over the face.
Chopping-Out-Plaster

The protector cover is PVC so mud or plaster cannot stick to it. Even a screwdriver can clean it.
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Removal of the electrical protector cover when screws are used instead of Quick Pins.
Cover-Removal-2

Pliers can be used for removal of the protector cover when Quick Pins are supplied.
Cover-Removal-3

When the cover is removed it is plain to see that the box protector has done its job.