Need a wet-rated floor box that mounts into a wood floor, accepts rigid/IMC conduit, and has a brass cover, but no existing product matches these requirements

Available wet-location floor boxes are designed for concrete slabs; no off-the-shelf option for wood subfloors with wet-rated enclosure that accepts rigid conduit.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jun 29, 2026

Workarounds Described

Plans to use concrete-rated wet boxes and build wooden blocking to raise them
Cannot inspect product in person at supply houses

Implied Software Gaps

Product search tool that filters floor boxes by mounting surface type (wood vs. concrete) and conduit compatibility

App Concept

TimberWet Floor Box

A wet-location floor box specifically designed for wood subfloors. Accepts rigid/IMC conduit, has adjustable blocking for height, and includes a brass cover option. No need for custom blocking or non-certified workarounds.

Key Features

UL/CSA listed for wet locations in wood floors
Accepts rigid and IMC conduit
Adjustable mounting height with included blocking
Brass cover available
Dirt basement compatible – sealed bottom

Target Users: Electricians working on museum, historical, or wood-subfloor commercial projects requiring wet-rated floor boxes

Revenue Model: $150-250 per unit, sold through electrical supply houses and online

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Hubbell B2436

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