Quick connect electrical box

An electrical box is pre-wired with a duplex receptacle, a light switch, a junction or the like. The box has a number of connectors, each having electrical contacts. The connectors receive complementary plugs having terminals which make an electrical connection between the pre-wired box and the conductors of the electrical cable. The plug is attached to an unstripped end of an electrical cable, preferably by crimping to engage through the sheathing and conductor insulation. The connectors are pre-wired for a range of functions and are labeled with indica symbolizing the function assigned to the connector. During construction, preferably prior to installation of a wall panel, electrical cables are run from a power source to locations designated to receive an electrical box. A hole is made in the wall and the previously installed cable is located and pulled out through the hole. The plugs are installed on the ends of cables to be coupled to the box and the plugs are inserted into the appropriate connector on the box. The box has a retaining means which is operable to retain the box within the hole cut into the wall. The box is inserted into the hole and the retaining means is engaged with the wall panel to fix the box in the wall.