An electrical box assembly for providing a secure electrical enclosure on
walls constructed with steel studs of two conventional sizes. The
electrical box assembly includes an electrical box including captive
fasteners on one sidewall and a bracket that is adjustable in length for
attachment to the opposite sidewall. The adjustable length bracket may be
used as is for bracing the opposite sidewall of the electrical box for a
wide stud. A bend line is provided on the bracket for enabling simple
reduction of its length for bracing the electrical box against a narrow
stud. The electrical box assembly provides an electrical box that is
fastened directly to a stud on one sidewall and braced against the
drywall at both ends of the box on the opposite sidewall to securely hold
the electrical box with respect to the wall.