Ace Backstage Wet Isolated Back Box for Stage Pockets Steel Rough-In | Double Wide | 8"

Designed for theatrical and live event installers specifying permanent stage pocket infrastructure, this wet isolated back box from Ace Backstage provides the below-floor rough-in foundation required for Double Wide Stage Pockets. The welded 14-gauge steel construction is tool-and-die fabricated for modular consistency, then finished with ASTM electrodeposited clear zinc followed by a thick polyurethane jacket that permanently bonds to exterior sides and bottom — sealing seams, knockouts, and holes against moisture, chemicals, and abrasion. This dual-layer wet treatment is the critical differentiator for installations in outdoor stages, amphitheaters, arenas, or any venue where sub-floor humidity or water intrusion is a concern.

The box mates exclusively with Double Wide Stage Pockets, indexing to the installed AC Isolation Divider to maintain code-required separation between low-voltage connector panels and high-voltage electrical duplex panels. A predrilled mounting flange inside the box sandwiches the above-floor pocket bezel and below-floor box together for a secure, repeatable assembly. Combination knockouts on four sides accommodate half-inch through 1.25-inch conduit in opposing positions, with additional single-position knockouts on remaining sides — and black silicone sealant is included to re-seal penetrations after conduit installation to maintain moisture integrity. Each box ships with a temporary protective cover bearing an orientation sticker to ensure correct directional installation before the finished pocket is placed.

The isolation bracket inside is fabricated from galvanneal — an impregnated 16-gauge steel — providing a structurally rigid and corrosion-resistant divider for AC separation. For integrators and stage carpenters working on permanent installs where rework is costly, the combination of on-hand stock availability, modular indexing design, and the wet-box moisture protection makes this the right specification choice over standard dry back boxes in demanding environments.