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   Guest_ | Feb 28, 2000 04:50am | #1

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   I believe that the electrical code (box volume) would conflict with your plans. Consider an externally mounted box or a hybrid (some in, some out).

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   Guest_ | Feb 28, 2000 12:28pm | #2

   *Investigate low voltage switching. Maybe just maybe it'll do what you want. Ganging the boxes might be the tough part. Just a thought.

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   Guest_ | Feb 28, 2000 01:19pm | #3

   * Hey Weaks,

   That's a pisser, LOL.

   Joseph Fusco View Image "The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." -- Plato

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   Guest_ | Feb 28, 2000 04:32pm | #4

   *Hey, Fusco! You're such a wit, and you offered so much to solving Richard's problem. Other witty lines to try: "Sez you!" "Am not!" "So's your old man!"

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   Guest_ | Feb 28, 2000 05:47pm | #5

   *Just curious Barry,What's the difference between Joe's reply, and yours. Both (as you say) offer no problem solving to Richard, and both contain "witty remarks". The only difference I see is that you directed your remarks directly at Joe. I did not see Joe post anything directed at you, or belittle you in any way.People here get awfully mad at Joe for some of his posts, but I have read them, and even been to the archives to read some. What I found is that if you don't start it, he pretty much leaves you alone. When someone attacks him, he lets them have it with both barrels. Just my humble observation...James DuHamelPS - Richard: here, electrical boxes for switches or outlets is not allowed by code in pocket door cavities. I have seen older homes with 2 x 6 framing that had the clearance for them, but 2 x 4 framing is cutrting it awfully close. Maybe you could build a decorative box of some sort on the outside of the wall, and mount the switches there.James DuHamel

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   Guest_ | Feb 28, 2000 06:33pm | #6

   *Try Wiremold switch boxes recessed into the wall.

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   Guest_ | Feb 28, 2000 07:13pm | #7

   *I know of no "slimline" electrical boxes, other than switch boxes, which are only about 2 1/2" deep, and fit nicely into a 2x4 cavity, and if you buy the right kind, can gang together. I would increase the wall thickness and do it right. I know of no code requirement here in SoCal that prohibits swiths in pocket doors, and indeed have built several that have passed inpsection here. To save space, I use 14-3 Romex and run the Romex to a switch box in the crawl or basement, and then disbursed to the various load sources.

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   Guest_ | Feb 29, 2000 12:37am | #8

   *Richard,

   This morning when I read the reply by "Mr. Weaks" I just didn't have the time put together a reply (I was laughing to hard), other then the one I posted.

   The best thing to do is to get some shallow boxes to mount in the pocket-door wall. These boxes are approx.1-1/2" deep and the standard size. I have found that you will need to replace or cut the screws that hold wire cable connector in the box because they may interfere with the door. It does depend on the thickness of the door.

   To deal with the problem of the volume to wire device ratio inside the box, just gang 5 or 6 boxes together to deal with the extra wires. Place a cover over the boxes that don't have switches in them. You will effective be making a wire trough. I've posted some pictures that you might find helpful.

   Click to enlarge images Joseph FuscoView Image© 1999"The first step towards vice is to shroud innocent actions in mystery, and whoever likes to conceal something sooner or later has reason to conceal it." Aristotle

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   Richard_Lane | Feb 29, 2000 12:38am | #9

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   I am doing some remodelling that includes pocket doors using two french doors. I need to put in electrical switches on that pocket door wall. Is there an electrical products company that makes thin boxes for use in such places? I need a box for four switches. Thanks for the help.