Pedestal Surface Boxes: Bringing Power Safely Above the Floor

In today’s commercial and laboratory environments, access to power isn’t always best handled by a wall outlet. Open workspaces, labs, and classrooms often need electricity delivered directly where people are working—sometimes in the middle of the room, other times on a bench top. That’s where pedestal surface boxes come in.

What Is a Pedestal Surface Box?

A pedestal surface box is a raised, surface-mounted electrical housing designed to hold receptacles, data ports, or other devices above the floor or countertop.

Unlike flush-mounted outlets, pedestal boxes stand slightly above the surface, which provides important benefits:

• Spill Protection – In labs and classrooms, elevation keeps outlets safe from spills.
• Accessibility – Brings power and data closer to the user, so equipment can be plugged in without reaching under furniture.
• Durability – Built from heavy-duty materials like aluminum or steel, they stand up to cleaning, foot traffic, and everyday use.

Where They’re Used

• Laboratories – Mounted on benches to keep sensitive electronics safe from spills.
• Classrooms – Maker spaces and computer labs benefit from safe, organized power at desks.
• Offices – Useful as furniture feeds for desks and conference tables in open layouts.
• Retail & Hospitality – Provide raised outlets for displays, kiosks, and customer areas.
• Healthcare – Elevated receptacles support safety and infection control protocols.

Why They Matter

Pedestal surface boxes solve problems that traditional outlets can’t:

• Enhance safety by reducing spill and moisture exposure.
• Streamline layouts in spaces where wall outlets aren’t practical.
• Support compliance with tamper-resistant and UL-listed options.
• Protect investments by shielding wiring and devices inside rugged housings.

Final Thoughts

Pedestal surface boxes are practical, safe, and adaptable. Whether installed on a lab bench, in a classroom, or as a furniture feed in an office, they ensure power and data are accessible right where they’re needed most—while keeping safety and usability front and center.

Example in Action

FDN-300-A

The photo above shows a Lew Electric FDN-200-A pedestal surface box in a lab setting. Positioned on the bench top, it provides elevated power access right where students and researchers need it.

You can view more examples from Lew’s series here:
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