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RACO 294 4 in. Round Ceiling Rated Steel Box, 2-1/8 in. Deep, UL Listed
Model: RACO-294
RACO 294 4 in. Round Ceiling Rated Steel Box, 2-1/8 in. Deep, UL ListedThe RACO 294 is a 4 in. round ceiling rated steel box, built 2-1/8 in. deep with three 1/2 in. knockouts (KO's), engineered for...
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RACO 295-1 Round Fan-Rated Ceiling Pan, 4 in., Steel, THE INSIDER® Series
The RACO 295-1 is a 4 in. round ceiling-rated fan pan engineered from steel to provide a secure, fan-rated mounting point for ceiling fans and light fixtures. This fan pan features a shallow 1/2 in. depth that allows it to fit into ceiling cavities where deeper boxes will not, while five 1/2 in. knockouts give installers multiple options for routing conduit or cable into the box. As part of RACO's THE INSIDER® Series, the 295-1 is UL Listed, giving electricians and contractors confidence that it meets recognized safety standards for fan-support applications. Whether used in new residential construction or a ceiling fan retrofit, this steel fan pan delivers the strength and reliability required for a properly supported fixture.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 4 in. round fan pan sized to match standard ceiling box openings for straightforward installation.
- Shallow 1/2 in. Depth: The low-profile design fits tight ceiling cavities without sacrificing the strength needed to support a ceiling fan.
- Steel Construction: Built from steel for the durability and load-bearing strength required in fan-rated ceiling boxes.
- Five 1/2 in. Knockouts: Multiple 1/2 in. KO's provide flexible entry points for conduit and cable runs from several directions.
- THE INSIDER® Series: Part of RACO's THE INSIDER® Series of steel boxes and covers designed for professional electrical contractors.
- UL Listed: Independently tested and listed to help ensure safe, code-compliant fan support installations.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Steel Boxes and Covers
- Product Depth: 0.5 in
- Series: THE INSIDER® Series
- Certified Listed: UL Listed
Typical Applications
- Ceiling Fan Mounting and Support in Residential and Commercial Buildings
- New Construction Ceiling Box Installations
- Retrofit and Remodel Projects Requiring Fan-Rated Support
- Light Fixture Mounting in Standard Ceiling Openings
Why RACO?
RACO builds the 295-1 fan pan with steel construction and UL Listing to deliver dependable, code-compliant fan support for demanding electrical installations. As part of THE INSIDER® Series, this fan pan pairs a shallow 1/2 in. depth with five 1/2 in. knockouts, giving installers the flexibility to route conduit or cable while keeping the ceiling profile low. Contractors specifying RACO steel boxes and covers can rely on consistent quality and safety performance backed by UL Listing for fan-rated ceiling applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Type:
- Fan Support Box
- Product Depth:
- 0.5 in
- Series:
- THE INSIDER® Series
- Certified Listed:
- UL Listed
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
RACO 295-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the RACO 295-1 ceiling pan actually rated to hold a ceiling fan, or just a light fixture?
The RACO 295-1 is a fan-rated 4 inch round steel ceiling pan, built as a secure mounting point for ceiling fans as well as light fixtures. It is UL Listed for that fan-support use. If you are only hanging a light, it still works, but the fan rating is the reason most buyers specify it.
2) Will a fan-rated ceiling box fit where I only have about half an inch of ceiling cavity?
That is exactly the case the RACO 295-1 is built for. Its depth is 0.5 in, a shallow pan meant to drop into ceiling cavities where a deeper box will not go, without giving up the strength needed to carry a fan. If you have real depth to work with, a full-depth fan box gives you more wire volume.
3) Can I use the 295-1 for a ceiling fan retrofit, or is it new construction only?
Both. The 295-1 is used in new residential construction ceiling box installations and in retrofit or remodel work that needs fan-rated support. The 4 in. round size matches standard ceiling box openings, which is what makes the swap straightforward when you are replacing a non-fan-rated box.
4) What is a non-metallic alternative to the RACO 295-1 fan-rated ceiling pan?
The Allied Moulded 9304 is a fiberglass reinforced ceiling fixture support box, and the Allied Moulded SB-CB Sliderbox is a polycarbonate ceiling fixture support box. Both serve the same fixture-support role as the steel RACO 295-1, which is a 4 in. round fan-rated pan with a 1/2 in. depth and five 1/2 in. knockouts. The practical difference for an electrician is material: the RACO is steel, so it bonds through the box and accepts conduit at the knockouts, while the non-metallic boxes carry no metal raceway path and are typically used with cable wiring methods.
5) I need a fan box that can span between joists rather than sit in a shallow cavity. What should I use instead of the 295-1?
The Allied Moulded SB-CB Sliderbox is a polycarbonate ceiling fixture support box built around an adjustable slider arrangement, which is the usual choice when the fixture location falls between framing members rather than at a joist. The RACO 295-1 is a 4 in. round steel pan with a 1/2 in. depth, designed to mount at a solid support in a tight ceiling cavity where a deeper box will not fit. If your layout lets you land on framing and you are fighting cavity depth, the 295-1 pan suits it; if the fan has to float between joists, the Sliderbox style is the one to price.
6) How many conduit or cable entries does the RACO 295-1 fan pan have, and what size?
Five 1/2 in. knockouts, so you can bring conduit or cable in from several directions and pick the entry that lines up with your run. Half-inch is the standard trade size for residential and light commercial branch circuit conduit and connectors.
7) Steel or nonmetallic fan support box: which should I use for a ceiling fan?
The RACO 295-1 is steel, which is the usual choice where you are landing metal conduit or armored cable and want a bonded metal enclosure. If you are running nonmetallic cable and prefer a nonmetallic enclosure, ZenSupply also carries the Allied Moulded 9304 fiberglass reinforced ceiling fixture support box and the Allied Moulded SB-CB Sliderbox in polycarbonate.
8) What is a good alternative if I need to position the fan box between joists or drop it below the ceiling?
The 295-1 is a shallow pan that mounts at a standard 4 in. round ceiling opening, so it is not an adjustable or drop mount. For a bracket-style box you can slide between joists, ZenSupply carries the Allied Moulded SB-CB Sliderbox and the PC244OW FlexBox ceiling fixture support boxes. For a drop-mounted fan and fixture support, the Pass & Seymour Reiker drop ceiling fan and fixture support box is the one to look at.
9) What is the exact RACO part number to order this fan pan, and does it carry a UL listing I can show an inspector?
Order it as RACO 295-1, part of THE INSIDER Series of steel boxes and covers. It is UL Listed, which is what inspectors look for on fan-support installations. A manufacturer spec sheet is published for the 295-1 if you need the document for a submittal package.
10) I manage apartments and want one fan box standardized across all the units. Does the RACO 295-1 work for both fans and plain light fixtures?
It does. The 4 in. round pan mounts light fixtures in standard ceiling openings and is fan-rated for ceiling fan support, so one part covers both conditions in residential and commercial buildings. Steel construction and the 0.5 in. profile mean it also goes into the tight cavities older buildings tend to have.
11) How does the Pass & Seymour Reiker fan support box differ from the RACO 295-1?
The Pass & Seymour Reiker is a drop ceiling fan and fixture support box, so it is aimed at suspended or dropped ceiling construction. The RACO 295-1 is a 4 in. round steel fan pan with a 1/2 in. depth and five 1/2 in. knockouts, intended for standard ceiling box openings in new residential or commercial framing and in fan retrofits. Choose by ceiling type: grid or drop ceiling points to the Reiker box, framed ceiling with limited cavity depth points to the 295-1 pan.
12) Is the Allied Moulded PC244OW FlexBox a direct replacement for the RACO 295-1?
Not a like-for-like swap. The PC244OW is a FlexBox ceiling fixture support box from Allied Moulded, a non-metallic box, while the RACO 295-1 is a steel 4 in. round fan pan only 1/2 in. deep with five 1/2 in. knockouts for conduit or cable entry. Both are ceiling fixture support products, but the 295-1 is the shallow steel pan profile with metallic conduit entries; the FlexBox is a different body style and material. For a straight pan-for-pan replacement on an existing 4 in. round steel ceiling opening, stay with the 295-1.
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