Crouse-Hinds TP170 Steel 1-Gang Gangable Switch Box
The Crouse-Hinds TP170 is a steel 1-gang gangable switch box engineered for durable, code-compliant electrical rough-in work. Measuring 2-Inch x 3-Inch x 2-1/2-Inch with a 12.5-cubic-inch interior capacity, this box provides ample room for device wiring, switches, and receptacle connections in residential and light commercial installations. Constructed from steel for long-term strength and reliable grounding continuity, the TP170 is built to withstand the demands of everyday jobsite handling and long-term service inside walls and partitions. Its gangable design allows multiple boxes to be joined together on the jobsite, giving electricians flexibility to configure multi-device installations without stocking a separate box for every gang configuration. Whether you are wiring a single switch location or building out a bank of devices for a kitchen, hallway, or commercial corridor, the TP170's steel body and standardized dimensions make it a dependable, jobsite-ready choice for licensed electricians and contractors alike.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 2-Inch x 3-Inch x 2-1/2-Inch dimensions size the box for standard single-device switch and receptacle installations.
- Durable Construction: Steel construction delivers rugged strength and dependable grounding performance for demanding electrical rough-in applications.
- Gangable Design: The 1-gang gangable configuration allows this box to be combined with additional gangable boxes on-site to build multi-device assemblies as project needs dictate.
- Cubic Capacity: 12.5-cubic-inch interior volume provides adequate wiring space for a single device and associated conductors per box fill requirements.
- Jobsite Versatility: A single-gang footprint that installs cleanly for standard switch or receptacle mounting in new construction and remodel electrical work.
- Field-Assembled Flexibility: Gangable construction means electricians can stock one box style and configure it to 2-gang, 3-gang, or larger assemblies as the job requires, reducing inventory complexity.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Outlet Box
- Material: Steel
- Configuration: 1-Gang Gangable
- Dimensions: 2-Inch x 3-Inch x 2-1/2-Inch
- Cubic Capacity: 12.5-Cubic-Inch
Typical Applications
- Residential Switch and Receptacle Installations
- Light Commercial Electrical Rough-In
- New Construction Wiring
- Renovation and Remodel Electrical Work
- Multi-Gang Device Assemblies
Why Crouse-Hinds?
Crouse-Hinds is a trusted name in electrical construction products, and the TP170 steel switch box reflects that standard with rugged steel construction and a practical gangable design built for professional electricians. The steel body supports reliable grounding continuity while the standardized 12.5-cubic-inch capacity keeps device wiring compliant with box fill expectations. Choose the TP170 for a dependable, code-compliant outlet box solution on your next residential or commercial wiring project.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- CRS-20260917
- Product Type:
- Outlet Box
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical