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RACO 517 TIGER GRIP Gangable Steel Switch Box, Old Work
The RACO 517 TIGER GRIP Gangable Steel Switch Box is engineered for old work electrical installations, providing a durable steel enclosure measuring 3 in. x 2 in. with a 2-1/2 in. deep interior. Featuring built-in plaster ears, this switch box mounts securely to existing plaster or drywall walls without the need for additional bracing. The box includes one 1/2 in. knockout (KO) and integrated NMSC clamps for quick termination of nonmetallic sheathed cable, and as a gangable design it can be joined with additional units to accommodate multi-device wiring configurations. This TIGER GRIP Series box is UL Listed for dependable, code-compliant performance.
Key Features
- Compact Dimensions: Measures 3 in. x 2 in. with a 2-1/2 in. deep interior for standard switch and device installations.
- Durable Steel Construction: Rugged steel body from RACO's Steel Boxes and Covers line stands up to demanding jobsite use.
- Gangable Design: Gangs together with additional boxes to form multi-gang assemblies for switches or receptacles.
- Old Work Ready: Integrated plaster ears allow secure mounting directly into existing plaster or drywall walls for remodel and retrofit projects.
- One 1/2 in. Knockout: Provides a dedicated conduit or cable entry point sized for 1/2 in. connections.
- Built-In NMSC Clamps: Integrated clamps secure Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (NM) directly at the box, simplifying termination.
- No Bracket: Ships without a mounting bracket, suited for direct old-work installation.
- TIGER GRIP Series: Part of RACO's TIGER GRIP® line of switch boxes engineered for secure, reliable device mounting.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Steel Boxes and Covers
- Product Depth: 2.5 in
- Bracket Type: No Bracket
- Wiring System: Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Series: TIGER GRIP® Series
- Gangable: Yes
- Certified Listed: UL Listed
Typical Applications
- Old Work and Remodel Wiring Installations
- Switch and Receptacle Mounting in Plaster or Drywall Walls
- Residential and Light Commercial Electrical Wiring
- Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (NM) Terminations
- Gangable Multi-Device Box Assemblies
Why RACO?
RACO builds its TIGER GRIP Series switch boxes from durable steel to withstand the demands of old work and remodel electrical installations. With integrated plaster ears, a gangable design, and built-in NMSC clamps, the RACO 517 simplifies installation while delivering UL Listed, code-compliant performance that electricians can depend on for reliable device mounting in existing walls.
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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Type:
- Steel Boxes and Covers
- Product Depth:
- 2.5 in
- Bracket Type:
- No Bracket
- Wiring System:
- Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Series:
- TIGER GRIP® Series
- Gangable:
- Yes
- Certified Listed:
- UL Listed