Electrical Box Punch Out

Cut out the hole with a drywall saw.

Electrical box punch out.

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. With the right information and technique you should be able to remove a ko from electrical panels and other electrical enclosures without any problems. 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.

Bell closure plugs gray 1 2 in. For pricing and availability. Punches can also be used in the plumbing and electrical industry. Standard piece makertm punch and conduit size actual punched hole diameter in 1560.

Punch round holes in sheet steel copper aluminum brass and some types of plastic with this knockout punch kit. High carbon steel construction. 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. Easy to use drive bolt design uses several turns of a wrench to apply pressure.

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. 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. Ideal for electrical pipe or conduit. It is easy to punch these out by hand with a knockout tool.

They are used in a variety of different industries and for multiple uses. One of the most common uses of a knockout punch is creating consistent punches in electrical boxes. For example if you have a 7 8 hole you ll need a 1 2 knockout plug. Forged machined and heat treated.

Hubbell 1 pack 0 5 in gray metal electrical box knockout plug.