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    dx4530 Posts: 37, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 26, 2012, 11:58 AM
    Where can I find a 3" Round Duplex Receptacle Cover ?
    Hi ,

    I need a 3" Round Duplex Receptacle Cover or 3 -1/4 inch (I don't know exactly)
    However I can only find it in 4 inches.( ironically I did find covers )

    (I need it for a 'old' deep round metal electric box that is apparently less then the standard 4'' size of today's round box's)
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    Nov 26, 2012, 12:54 PM
    Will this work?
    3 Inch Rd Duplex Covers - MUL11005 | Wholesale Electrical Supply Company
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    Nov 26, 2012, 01:38 PM
    You can use a 4", just drill holes to line up with the box ears or cut one down.
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    Nov 26, 2012, 02:47 PM
    I'd replace the box. Those small boxes and covers are no longer legal size for a reason.
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    Nov 26, 2012, 11:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by smearcase View Post
    Will this work?
    3 Inch Rd Duplex Covers - MUL11005 | Wholesale Electrical Supply Company
    THANKS! That is what I was looking for ,although its designed for octagonal box's it can obviously be used for round box's.
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    Nov 26, 2012, 11:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    I'd replace the box. Those small boxes and covers are no longer legal size for a reason.
    you have a point however its not recommended to mess around with old wiring from before the 60's.
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    Nov 27, 2012, 07:04 PM
    Today I was working in a 50's vintage attic and was wondering why the 4" square box in the attic was suspended a couple of inches above the drywall. 3" round box in ceiling connected to a hickey connection and into the 4" box. First 3" box I have seen. Boy, they are small. Had 3 pieces of 14/2 into the 4" and pigtailed wires down the hickey into the 3". I would have used a new work deep ceiling box.
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