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RACO 161 Drawn Steel 4 in. Octagon Box, 1-1/2 in. Deep, TS Bracket, Eight 1/2 in. Knockouts

RACO 161 Drawn Steel 4 in. Octagon Box, 1-1/2 in. Deep, TS Bracket, Eight 1/2 in. Knockouts

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RACO 161 Drawn Steel 4 in. Octagon Box, 1-1/2 in. Deep, TS Bracket, Eight 1/2 in. Knockouts

The RACO 161 is a 4 in. octagon box constructed from drawn steel for durable, code-compliant electrical rough-in work. This UL Listed box is 1-1/2 in. deep and features eight 1/2 in. knockouts, giving installers multiple conduit entry points from virtually any angle. A TS bracket, suitable for mounting to metal or wood studs, streamlines installation in conduit wiring systems for both new construction and renovation projects. The drawn steel construction provides a smooth, seamless box body designed for reliable performance throughout the electrical system.

Key Features

  • Trade Size: 4 in. octagon box sized for standard junction and device box applications.
  • Durable Construction: Drawn steel body offers consistent wall thickness and long-term durability.
  • Box Depth: 1-1/2 in. deep provides ample interior wiring capacity.
  • Knockouts: Eight 1/2 in. knockouts allow flexible conduit entry from multiple directions.
  • Bracket Type: TS bracket designed for mounting to metal or wood studs.
  • Wiring System: Engineered for use in conduit wiring systems.
  • Category: Part of RACO's steel boxes and covers line for standard electrical enclosures.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: Steel Boxes and Covers
  • Product Size: 4 in
  • Product Depth: 1.5 in
  • Drawn or Welded: Drawn
  • Bracket Type: TS, for Metal or Wood Studs
  • Wiring System: Conduit
  • Knockouts: 1/2 in
  • Certified Listed: UL Listed

Typical Applications

  • Residential and Commercial Electrical Rough-In
  • Conduit and Raceway Systems
  • Metal and Wood Stud Wall Construction
  • Junction and Outlet Box Installations
  • New Construction and Renovation Projects

Why RACO?

RACO octagon boxes are manufactured from drawn steel for consistent wall thickness and dependable performance on the jobsite, and the RACO 161 is UL Listed for use in code-compliant conduit installations. The TS bracket design supports fast, secure mounting to metal or wood studs, helping electrical contractors maintain installation efficiency and long-term reliability across residential and commercial projects.

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

list_batch:
RACO-20260916
Product Type:
Ceiling Box
Product Size:
4 in
Product Depth:
1.5 in
Drawn or Welded:
Drawn
Bracket Type:
TS, for Metal or Wood Studs
Wiring System:
Conduit
Knockouts:
1/2 in
Certified Listed:
UL Listed
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Electrical Boxes
Product Group:
Boxes & Enclosures

RACO RACO161 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the RACO 161 octagon box mount to metal studs, or only wood?
Both. The 161 comes with a TS bracket rated for metal or wood studs, so the same box works in a steel-stud commercial partition and in wood-framed construction. No separate bar hanger or mounting ear is needed for stud work; the bracket is part of the box.
2) Is the RACO 161 a conduit box or can I use it for NM cable?
The 161 is built for conduit wiring systems. Its eight openings are 1/2 in. knockouts, which take 1/2 in. conduit connectors or fittings, not integral cable clamps. If you are running NM (Romex), you need a box with built-in cable clamps or you have to add NM connectors at each knockout.
3) How deep is the RACO 161 4 in. octagon box?
1-1/2 in. deep, in a 4 in. octagon trade size. That is the deeper of the two common octagon depths (the shallow version is 1/2 in.), so it gives you more room for splices and for a fixture's wire leads than a pancake or shallow box. Depth also matters on the drywall side: at 1-1/2 in. the box sets back flush in standard framing with no extender if the bracket is set correctly.
4) How many conduit runs can I bring into the RACO 161?
There are eight 1/2 in. knockouts, so you have entry points from multiple directions around the body and back without having to rotate the box to line up a run. Only open the ones you use; unused knockouts must stay closed to keep the enclosure compliant.
5) Does the RACO 161 come with a cover or a fixture strap?
The 161 is the box with its TS mounting bracket. A flat or round octagon cover, a fixture strap, grounding screw accessories, and conduit connectors are ordered separately, so add them to the same order if the opening is being finished out as a junction point or lighting outlet.
6) Is the RACO 161 UL Listed for commercial electrical work?
UL Listed, yes, and it is a steel conduit box suited to commercial and residential rough-in alike. For facility standardization, the ordering part number is simply RACO 161.
7) What is the difference between a drawn steel box like the RACO 161 and a welded box?
The 161 is drawn, meaning the body is formed from one piece of steel rather than assembled and welded at the corners. You get a seamless body with consistent wall thickness and no seams at the corners to deal with. Welded boxes are typically used where a larger or squarer interior volume is wanted; for a 4 in. octagon lighting or junction outlet, drawn is the usual construction.
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Does the RACO RACO161 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The RACO RACO161 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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