ARLINGTONDBVR1W-1 Low Profile IN BOX Electrical Box with Weatherproof Cover for Flat Surface Retrofit Construction, 1-Gang, Vertical, White

They look large in your hand but a great solution once on the wall. Definitely the best solution I’ve found

I almost didn't buy this because a reviewer claimed this box is 5 1/2" deep so you'd need a 6" wall. I took a chance on it anyway and am so glad I did because it is in fact 3 7/8" deep (from the back of the faceplate to the back of the box) so it fits just fine in a 4" wall. It requires a bigger hole than typical boxes because the body that penetrates the wall is 5 1/2" tall by 3 1/4" wide. (The faceplate, for those concerned about the overall size of what you look at is 7 3/16" tall by 5" wide.) It comes with two switchplate covers, a GFCI rectangle opening and a standard two oval opening, because it uses the switchplate cover to hold the outlet inside the box. It's plastic so it is paintable; I painted mine brown (because it's mounted on wood siding that's stained brown) with Rustoleum specialty plastic spray paint and Krylon satin clear. It's perfect, I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a outside receptacle box.

I love these boxes for exterior of house. The boxes don't stick out with those large bubble covers, they are much closer to wall.

One star off as one was missing the grounding lug, I purchased two. otherwise, great product and worked as expected. The only down side is they are deep, which is nice for the cords but not for install as I have big hands :). I would buy again.side note I wish there was a lap siding bracket available. I ended up 3d printing a couple with great results.

This is really a great electrical box for an exterior wall, provided that the wall is deep enough. Usually, it will require a 2x6 framed wall because of the 5" depth. The exterior flange makes it possible to install this in either new construction or as a retrofit. The clean lines and low profile are much better looking than the alternative products with bulging covers, and harmonize with the flat surfaces of most walls.The box is very sturdy and made with sunlight-safe plastic. It has multiple knock-outs on all sides and comes with a NM cable bushing. It would also be easy to attach conduit to it with a 1/2" connector. You supply the receptacle in your choice of styles. A GFI would easily fit. It sits deep enough in the box that a cord can be plugged in and folded down to exit the bottom with the door closed.In my case, I had access to the back of the box and was tapping into power at a nearby interior outlet. It was convenient to install NM bushing, outlet and short length of NM cable before installing the box. Then by tilting the box, the cable can go in first and then the box attached to the wall.My only complaint with this product is the cost. It feels like a rip-off at almost $40, and could probably be sold profitably at half that. But the competition is not cheap either. At least it is nice to have a good quality option compared to what is typically found in the box stores

This box looks just short of bullet-proof. Install would have been easy on a normal exterior wall, but between a builder in 1986 that wasn't too concerned with anything but code minimum (in those days the old faceplate with flip-up covers) and a residing job years ago, I had to brace it inside the wall with angle iron. That said, I'll put another one on the front of the house where I can get to it through the garage wall. The box attaches to the wall, then the cover attaches to the wall through larger holes in the face of the box. Very effective mounting arrangement.One high-end feature is that Arlington makes bezels for different siding lap depths. Make sure to measure the height of the ridge in your siding and order either the right kit or a separate bezel. There are cable inlets on sides and back for cable entry flexibility. You'll be wise to pick up a spare bag of plastic strain reliefs in case you mess up the one included.The only thing I'd change are the little plugs for the holes through which cords exit in-use. They're tiny and have about a single-use lifespan before getting lost. Some other solution would be nice, but that doesnt in any way detract from how nice a box this is. Far and away beats the clear plastic cover kind at the box stores.The only frustrating part (except shoring up the hole in the siding - my issue, not theirs) was trying to use the included rope caulk. I wound up pulling it out, cleaning the siding with GooGone (or was it WD-40?) to remove the residue and then alcohol to remove the GooGone, taping it neatly and caulking with silicone.Enjoy this box!