RACO 512 Old Work Switch Box with NM Clamp, 3" x 2"

RACO 512 Old Work Switch Box with NM Clamp, 3" x 2"

The RACO 512 Old Work Switch Box is built for fast, code-compliant retrofit wiring where a new switch needs to be added to an existing finished wall without opening up the framing behind it. This compact 3" x 2" switch box mounts directly into a cutout in drywall or plaster, letting electricians add a device location without demolition work. Because it is designed specifically for old work, no additional mounting bracket or bracing is required, keeping the installation to a single opening in the wall surface. A built-in NM cable clamp is molded into the box, securing nonmetallic sheathed cable right at the point of entry so installers do not have to source and install a separate cable connector. Because the clamp is integrated, rough-in goes faster and there is one less loose part to track on the job site. The RACO 512 ships in cartons of 100, making it a practical bulk option for electrical contractors, remodelers, and distributors who regularly stock old-work switch boxes for repair and renovation calls.

Key Features

• Trade Size: 3" x 2" compact footprint designed for switch device installations in finished walls.
• Old Work / Retrofit Design: Installs through a cutout in existing drywall or plaster, so there is no need to open up wall framing to add the box.
• Built-In NM Clamp: An integrated clamp secures nonmetallic (NM) cable directly at the box, removing the need for a separate connector and simplifying inspection.
• Switch Box Configuration: Sized and shaped for a single switch device, making it a straightforward retrofit for adding a new switch location.
• Bulk Packaging: Supplied in cartons of 100 units, giving contractors and distributors an efficient way to stock old-work boxes for ongoing remodel and repair work.

Technical Specifications

• Pack size (unit): 100

Typical Applications

• Retrofit and Remodel Switch Installations
• New Switch Locations Without Wall Demolition
• Adding Switches to Existing Finished Walls
• Residential and Light Commercial Wiring Upgrades
• Repair and Renovation Electrical Work
• Contractor and Distributor Bulk Stock

Why RACO?

RACO electrical boxes are a longstanding choice for electricians who need dependable old-work solutions that install quickly and hold up on the job. The built-in NM clamp on the RACO 512 simplifies cable termination at the box, helping installers complete retrofit switch additions efficiently while keeping the wiring secure inside the wall cavity, and the bulk carton of 100 units keeps crews stocked for multiple jobs without reordering.