The Arlington DBVR171CGC is a Clear InBox weatherproof box built to deliver a flush, watertight outdoor receptacle with the cleanest profile on the wall. Specified by electricians, builders, exterior renovators and stocked in Canada by Maple Electric Supply for fast contractor and project delivery.
Manufacturer resources: Browse Arlington's official INBOX Weatherproof Boxes catalog ↗ for full technical specifications, dimensional drawings, and installation guides.
TL;DR
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What it is: Arlington DBVR171CGC, an InBox weatherproof box in Clear.
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Best for: exterior duplex receptacles, holiday-light feeds.
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Why this one: Arlington INBOX is the original low-profile recessed weatherproof box: flush install, integrated in-use cover, and a profile that doesn't stick out from the siding.
Quick Specs
Quick reference for the DBVR171CGC: the points contractors and purchasers check first when matching a part to a project drawing or a takeoff line. Full installation and listing detail lives on the Arlington spec sheet.
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Arlington part number: DBVR171CGC
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Family: INBOX Weatherproof Boxes
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Sub-type: Recessed weatherproof box (vertical)
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Finish / color: Clear
Best For
Common scopes where the Arlington DBVR171CGC (and the rest of the INBOX Weatherproof Boxes line) earns its place on the spec. This isn't an exhaustive list, but it's a fast read on whether this is the right family for your application before you go deeper on the cut sheet.
- Exterior duplex receptacles
- Holiday-light feeds
- Hose-bib heat trace
- Outdoor camera power
Why Contractors Choose It
- Listed for the applications stated on the Arlington spec sheet, so there are no jurisdictional surprises at inspection.
- Pre-assembled in-use weatherproof package that gets a wet-location receptacle to rough-in faster than building it from a box, gasket, and cover SKU-by-SKU.
- Distributed by a Canadian-owned stocking dealer. Maple Electric Supply ships from Ontario, so the SKU lands on site without cross-border duty calcs or week-long customs holds.
- Backed by Arlington's North American manufacturing footprint. It's the same part number you've already spec'd on prior jobs, with the same listings.
- Replacement and add-on availability runs through a Canadian supply channel, so short-notice job sites can pull additional units without re-engineering the order.
Choose the Right Model
Compare with sibling Arlington InBox weatherproof boxes:
See: Arlington INBOX Weatherproof Boxes collection
Installation Notes
- Outdoor receptacles in wet locations must use an extra-duty in-use cover per CEC 26-704. INBOX recessed boxes provide weather-tight protection when mounted to manufacturer specs.
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Primary code reference: CEC Section 26-700 (Wet Locations); CEC 2-300 (Equipment for Specific Use).
- Verify the Arlington listing on the current spec sheet matches your local AHJ's adopted code edition. Provincial amendments to the CEC can override the federal base text.
- Confirm trade size, mounting style, and accessory pairing against the project drawings before ordering in volume. Maple Electric Supply's counter staff can pull the cut sheet on request.
- Installation must be completed by a qualified electrician where required by local code; the homeowner / unlicensed scope is narrower in Ontario than in several US jurisdictions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Patterns we see on returns, callbacks, and inspection re-visits around the INBOX Weatherproof Boxes line. Most of them are small, and all of them are avoidable when the right SKU and accessory get pulled at the counter.
- Skipping the in-use cover (CEC 26-704)
- Mounting AFTER siding goes on (should be before)
- Choosing horizontal where vertical is required for cord clearance
- Painting the gasket along with the cover
Frequently Bought With
- Arlington Liquid Tight Fittings
- Arlington Siding Mounting Blocks
- Arlington Fan and Fixture Boxes
Sourcing in Ontario
The Arlington DBVR171CGC is part of Maple Electric Supply's stocking program. Orders for in-stock SKUs ship same-day from our Ontario warehouse, and larger project quantities can be quoted with contractor pricing; we pull from Arlington's North American inventory pool directly, not through a US re-shipper, so the InBox weatherproof box reaches the job without customs paperwork on your end.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Arlington DBVR171CGC UL and/or CSA listed?
Arlington components are listed for the applications stated by the manufacturer. Always verify the listing on the product's spec sheet against your jurisdiction's adopted code.
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Is this part made in the USA?
Arlington Industries manufactures the bulk of its catalog in the United States. Confirm origin on the current spec sheet if it matters for your project.
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New construction or retrofit?
Varies by configuration. Check the DBVR171CGC datasheet for the exact dimensions, ratings, and accessory list before ordering in volume. Arlington updates spec sheets periodically, so spec the live version from the manufacturer's site for the current job.
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Vertical or horizontal mount?
The DBVR171CGC datasheet is the authoritative source on this. Arlington publishes torque specs, listed conductor ranges, and accepted accessories per part number, and those values shift between revisions even when the SKU stays the same.
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What siding type is this compatible with (lap, Dutch lap, brick, stucco)?
Confirm against the published Arlington DBVR171CGC cut sheet; values shift between configurations even inside the same family. Maple Electric Supply can email a current copy on request and flag any recent revisions that changed listed ratings.
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Does it meet CEC 26-700 wet-location requirements?
Maple Electric Supply can pull the DBVR171CGC spec sheet on request. The answer here depends on the specific configuration and the listed conditions of use. Anything that affects code compliance should come straight from the manufacturer's current published documentation.
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Is an in-use cover included or separate?
Refer to the DBVR171CGC product page on Arlington's site or contact Maple Electric Supply for a copy of the current spec sheet with all listed ratings. Generic family-level guidance is a starting point, but the SKU-level sheet is what the inspector will reference.
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