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RACO 518S Gangable Switch Box, 2-1/2 in. Deep with STAB-IT Series Connector
The RACO 518S is a 2-1/2 in. deep gangable switch box built for fast, reliable rough-in wiring on switch and receptacle installations. It features a factory-installed STAB-IT Series connector for quick, tool-free cable entry, integral plaster ears for a flush, secure mount in finished wall assemblies, and an 8 in. #12 copper pigtail already installed for simplified grounding and device hookup. As a gangable box, the 518S can be combined side-by-side with additional gangable boxes to build multi-gang switch and outlet assemblies without extra hardware. This box is UL Listed, giving electricians and contractors confidence that it meets recognized safety standards for residential and commercial electrical rough-in work.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 2-1/2 in. deep box profile provides ample interior volume for device and conductor fill in switch and receptacle boxes.
- Gangable Design: Box sides are removable so multiple 518S boxes can be ganged together to form multi-device wall assemblies.
- STAB-IT Series Connector: Integrated STAB-IT connector allows quick, tool-free cable insertion, speeding up rough-in installation.
- Plaster Ears: Built-in plaster ears hold the box flush against drywall or plaster for a clean, secure finished-wall mount.
- Pre-Installed Pigtail: 8 in. #12 copper pigtail comes factory-installed for straightforward grounding and device termination.
- UL Listed: Certified for use in electrical installations that require recognized safety compliance.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Depth: 2.5 in
- Series: STAB-IT® Series
- Certified Listed: UL Listed
Typical Applications
- Switch and Receptacle Rough-In Wiring
- Multi-Gang Wall Device Assemblies
- New Construction Electrical Installations
- Remodel and Renovation Wiring Projects
- Drywall and Plaster Wall Installations
Why RACO?
RACO switch boxes like the 518S are engineered with practical jobsite features—gangable sides, plaster ears, a STAB-IT connector, and a pre-installed copper pigtail—that reduce installation time while supporting code-compliant results. The UL Listed rating gives electrical contractors and facility teams confidence in using the 518S for dependable, professional-grade switch and receptacle box installations.
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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Depth:
- 2.5 in
- Series:
- STAB-IT® Series
- Certified Listed:
- UL Listed
- Product Type:
- Connector