Legrand 80mm Batibox (junct. box for floor socket)

By nbernard
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BY-NC-SA 4.0 License
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Updated Sat Oct 08 2022

This project provide a way to mount Legrand "Batibox" junction box in a slightly recessed way, the goal being to be able to mount corresponding sockets flush with the surface (when mounted the usual way, they are 2 to 3 mm proud). As an added bonus, it makes aligning the screw holes easier when mounting multiple sockets.

10 min
Easy

4

Flooring

Files Included (1)

  • bbox1.v2.svg

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Materials

Legrand Batibox 80mm (Ref Legrand: 0 801 88, EAN: 3245060801885 https://www.legrand.fr/reference/080188/pro )

Tools

Shaper Origin

6 mm cutter

80 mm hole saw (optional)

Instructions

0) Tape, scan, make a grid, position the file where you want your box/socket to be. Note that you won't be able to rotate the junction box afterwards. 1a) If using a hole saw, first cut the center hole using the Origin. It acts as a guide for the hole saw's center bit. Then saw the hole. 1b) If not using a hole saw, perform an inside cut along the 80mm circle, through your material. 2) Cut the Batibox profile using the Origin. By itself, it need a 1mm depth of cut, however you need to plan for what goes above if if you want it to be recessed to. For instance, for a socket with a 2mm plate, use a 3mm depth (1mm + 2mm). I usually end up using a -0.2mm offset, but your mileage may vary depending on the material and cutter. 3) (if needed) cut the socket plate profile. For a round socket plate (Legrand 089770, Legrand 089771, ...), you usually just need to create a 90mm circle with the same center and do an inside cut at a 2mm depth. (That's what is pictured). For a double rectangular socket plate, see https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/5e7cb1e0c8f2b1000fb45f08/shares/633bcd32d62676b85edb119d . 4) Install the hardware.


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