Review on 💡 In-Wall Power Distribution Unit: Sanus SA809-B1 Large Box in Black for Efficient and Concealed Power Management by Pavel Craig

I knew the dimensions of the box before ordering so it wasn't a surprise but Sanus is very nervous to call it one BIG box given the size of the components people often have to hide behind the TV. Other reviews are correct: the supplied cut-out template is simply wrong; it does not allow ribs connecting the sides of the box to the surface flange, or wings that must be rotated to attach the box to the drywall. The shorter sides of the box have a lip (seemingly unnecessary) that reduces the overall usable width of the box by about 1/4 inch. I had to remove one to install the Samsung One Connect box. I also had to remove one of the stubs to leave enough room for the cables attached to the One Connect Box. If you plan to use electrical plugs, be aware that the plastic sidewalls are brittle and won't stand up to the rigors of an attached switch box, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where IT wants, not where YOU want it to go want . The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of a connected control box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or any other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. Wings The drywall brackets are placed too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position once the box is set into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the posts, making it difficult turning them into position after inserting the box into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. making it difficult to rotate into position after inserting the box into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. making it difficult turning them into position after inserting the can into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to be and not where, where YOU want it. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. that hold the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. that hold the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the posts making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the posts making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. turning them into position after inserting the box into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. turning them into position after inserting the box into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. It handles the load of an attached switch box very well, especially if you're using an MC cable or other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. especially if you're using an MC cable or any other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is. especially if you're using an MC cable or any other cable that goes where it's supposed to go and not where YOU want it to go. The wings holding the drywall are too close to the corners of the box - their ends rest on the studs, making it difficult to rotate them into position after the box is inserted into the wall. For the price it should be about twice the price of a metal box as it is.