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RACO 241 4 in. Square Welded Steel Outlet Box, 2-1/8 in. Deep with AC/MC/Flex Clamps
Model: RACO-241
RACO 241 4 in. Square Welded Steel Outlet Box, 2-1/8 in. Deep with AC/MC/Flex ClampsThe RACO 241 is a 4 in. square outlet box built with welded steel construction, engineered for durability and...
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RACO 242 4 in. Square Welded Steel Box, 2-1/8 in. Deep, NMSC Clamps
The RACO 242 is a 4 in. square welded steel outlet box built for durable, code-compliant electrical rough-in work. Measuring 2-1/8 in. deep, this UL Listed box features built-in NMSC clamps for Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable applications, along with five 1/2 in. knockouts and two 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. combination (TKO) knockouts for flexible conduit and cable entry. Its welded steel construction provides a rigid, long-lasting enclosure suited to junction and outlet installations in residential and light commercial settings.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 4 in. square footprint with a 2-1/8 in. depth, providing ample interior volume for wiring junctions and device installations.
- Durable Construction: Welded steel body delivers a rigid, one-piece enclosure built to withstand jobsite handling and long-term service.
- NMSC Clamps: Integrated clamps secure Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (NM) directly at the box, simplifying cable terminations without separate connectors.
- Knockouts: Five 1/2 in. knockouts plus two 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. combination (TKO) knockouts offer multiple conduit and cable entry points.
- Mounting: No Bracket configuration for direct mounting applications.
- Shape: Square profile suited to standard outlet and junction box layouts.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Steel Box
- Product Size: 4 in
- Product Depth: 2.125 in
- Product Shape: Square
- Drawn or Welded: Welded
- Bracket Type: No Bracket
- Wiring System: Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Knockouts: 1/2 in;1/2 - 3/4 in Combination (TKO)
- Certified Listed: UL Listed
Typical Applications
- Residential and Light Commercial Wiring
- Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (NM) Installations
- Junction and Outlet Box Rough-In
- Wall and Ceiling Electrical Installations
- New Construction and Remodel Projects
Why RACO?
RACO builds the 242 from welded steel for a durable, code-ready enclosure backed by UL Listing. With integrated NMSC clamps and multiple knockout options, this box gives electricians a reliable, straightforward solution for square-box installations. Choose RACO for consistent quality on residential and light commercial wiring projects.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Type:
- Outlet Box
- Product Size:
- 4 in
- Product Depth:
- 2.125 in
- Product Shape:
- Square
- Drawn or Welded:
- Welded
- Bracket Type:
- No Bracket
- Wiring System:
- Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Knockouts:
- 1/2 in;1/2 - 3/4 in Combination (TKO)
- Certified Listed:
- UL Listed
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
RACO RACO242 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do I need cable connectors with the RACO 242 square box, or does it clamp NM cable itself?
The RACO 242 has built-in NMSC clamps, so Romex lands directly in the box without separate NM connectors. It is set up for Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable wiring systems. If you are pulling conduit instead, you use the knockouts with the appropriate fittings.
2) Does the RACO 242 come with a mounting bracket or nail-on ears?
No bracket. The 242 is the plain welded box, so you fasten it through the back or side holes to a stud, block, or strap. If you want a box that locates itself off the stud face for drywall depth, you need a bracketed version of the 4-square instead.
3) For an outdoor wall box instead of the RACO 242, what should I use?
The RACO 242 is a welded steel box with NMSC clamps for Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable, which is an interior rough-in wiring system. For an exposed exterior location, the Mulberry Royal Mountie is a weatherproof die-cast aluminum 1-gang outlet box, and the Thomas & Betts 2IH3-1 Red-Dot is a 2-gang conduit outlet box with three 1/2 in. hubs for raceway entry rather than cable clamps.
4) Can I use the RACO 242 in a hazardous or classified area?
The RACO 242 is a UL Listed welded steel outlet box intended for residential and light commercial NM cable work, not an explosionproof enclosure. For classified locations, Appleton's GRJ Series and GRJS Series are explosionproof malleable iron conduit outlet boxes built for that duty.
5) Is the Pass & Seymour P242RRD the same thing as the RACO 242?
No. The part numbers look similar but they are different products. The RACO 242 is a 4 in. square welded steel outlet box, 2-1/8 in. deep, with NMSC clamps for general junction and device rough-in. The Pass & Seymour P242RRD is a thermoplastic range and dryer box intended for that specific appliance outlet application.
6) Is the RACO 242 UL Listed for inspection on a residential job?
Yes, the 242 is UL Listed. It is intended for residential and light commercial rough-in, junction and outlet work, in walls and ceilings.
7) Do I have to buy a cover separately for the RACO 242?
Yes. The 242 is the box only, so the device ring or flat blank cover is a separate purchase. Pick the raised ring by the device count and the finished wall thickness you are mudding out to; the box itself has no bracket and no cover included.
8) I need a round box instead of a square one for a ceiling fixture. What is the alternative to the RACO 242?
The RACO 242 has a square profile. If the opening calls for a round enclosure, the Appleton GRT75 is a malleable iron round conduit outlet box. Note that it is a conduit box rather than a Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable box like the 242.
9) Is a welded steel box different from a drawn box, and does it matter on the job?
The 242 is welded rather than drawn. A welded 4-square is how you get the deeper 2-1/8 in. body with square interior corners, which is what keeps usable volume for splices. Drawn boxes are formed in one piece and are generally shallower. Functionally for rough-in both are UL Listed steel boxes; the welded one is the one you grab when depth matters.
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