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Improved outlet boxes are provided for installation in a wall to connect water supply lines and drain lines to the corresponding lines from an appliance. Molded plastic outlet boxes having dual drains; left-to-right reversibility; adaptability to multiple drain and inlet line configurations, includi

Improved outlet boxes are provided for installation in a wall to connect water supply lines and drain lines to the corresponding lines from an appliance. Molded plastic outlet boxes having dual drains; left-to-right reversibility; adaptability to multiple drain and inlet line configurations, including top, bottom and side inlets; inclined bottom walls with gutters and removable webs facilitating drainage; and rear walls with recesses accommodating flushable water supply line connections are disclosed. Dual drain connectors adapted to combine the flows from dual drain outlets into a single drain pipe and knock-outs with downwardly extending, elongated tabs are also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A molded, reversible, plastic outlet box installable in a wall recess for use in connecting water supply valves and drain lines of appliances to in-wall plumbing, said box comprising:integrally molded top, bottom, left side, right side and back walls; anda plurality of la

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A molded, reversible, plastic outlet box installable in a wall recess for use in connecting water supply valves and drain lines of appliances to in-wall plumbing, said box comprising:integrally molded top, bottom, left side, right side and back walls; anda plurality of laterally spaced port positions disposed in the bottom wall, including at least two supply valve port positions and at least two drain outlet port positions;a plurality of laterally spaced port positions disposed in the top wall, including at least two supply valve port positions and at least two drain outlet port positions, with each supply valve port position in the top wall being disposed directly opposite a supply valve port position in the bottom wall and each drain outlet port position in the top wall being disposed directly opposite a supply valve port position in the bottom wall; andeach port position having at least one molded knockout disk disposed therein for selective removal during installation of the box.