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RACO 695 1-Gang Steel Masonry Box, Nongangable, 3-1/2 in. Deep
The RACO 695 is a 1-Gang steel masonry box built for single-device electrical installations in masonry and concrete-block walls. This nongangable box measures 3-1/2 in. deep, giving it generous interior volume for device bodies, connectors, and conductors compared to standard-depth boxes. Ten concentric knockouts are provided on the box to accept a range of conduit and connector sizes, so electricians can rough in raceway entries exactly where the job requires without additional field modification. Independently UL Listed, the RACO 695 is engineered to deliver dependable, code-compliant performance on commercial and industrial job sites where masonry construction is common, including schools, warehouses, and multi-unit buildings.
Key Features
- Box Depth: 3-1/2 in. deep design provides ample interior volume for devices, splices, and conductor fill inside a masonry wall cavity.
- Durable Steel Construction: Rugged steel body is built to withstand the physical demands of masonry and concrete-block installation.
- 1-Gang, Nongangable Configuration: Fixed single-device footprint simplifies layout planning for a standard switch or receptacle mounting position.
- Ten Concentric Knockouts: Multiple knockout openings give installers flexible conduit entry points without guesswork on box placement.
- UL Listed: Independently certified for safety and performance in commercial and industrial electrical systems.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Steel Boxes and Covers
- Product Depth: 3.5 in
- Gangable: No
- Certified Listed: UL Listed
Typical Applications
- Masonry and Concrete-Block Wall Installations
- Single-Device Switch or Receptacle Mounting
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Construction
- New Construction and Renovation Projects
- Exposed or Surface Wiring on Block and Brick Walls
- Deep-Fill Applications Requiring Extra Box Volume
Why RACO?
RACO steel electrical boxes are built for the realities of professional job sites, pairing durable steel construction with a UL Listed rating so contractors can install with confidence. The 695's nongangable, 1-Gang design, 3-1/2 in. depth, and ten concentric knockouts combine to make it a practical, code-compliant choice for masonry wall wiring on commercial and industrial projects. Choosing RACO means specifying a box designed and certified to perform reliably behind the wall for the life of the installation.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Type:
- Switch Box
- Product Depth:
- 3.5 in
- Gangable:
- No
- Certified Listed:
- UL Listed
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
RACO RACO695 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the RACO 695 masonry box be ganged with a second box for a two-device opening?
No. The RACO 695 is nongangable, so its sides don't come off and it stays a fixed 1-gang footprint for a single switch or receptacle. If you need two devices side by side in the same opening, order a 2-gang masonry box instead rather than trying to join two 695s.
2) Will a 3-1/2 in. deep masonry box fit in a standard concrete block wall?
The 695 is 3-1/2 in. deep, which is sized to sit in the cell of standard concrete block and block-and-brick construction. The extra depth over a standard-depth box buys you interior volume for the device body, connectors and conductor fill, which matters when you're bringing multiple conduits into one box.
3) I need two devices in a masonry wall. Can I use the RACO 695?
Not for a two-gang opening. The 695 is a nongangable 1-gang box, so you'd need two separate rough-in locations or a factory 2-gang box. For comparison, a 2-gang alternative in a different material is the Allied Moulded 2302-NKV fiberglass reinforced 2-gang switch box, though that's a framed-wall box rather than a masonry box.
4) If the wall is steel stud rather than masonry, what should be used instead of the RACO 695?
The RACO 695 is a steel masonry box intended for masonry and concrete-block walls. For a steel stud partition, the Cantex EZ20SB EZ Box is a 1-gang non-metallic steel stud box, built to mount to the stud rather than be set into block. Both hold a single device, so the device layout does not change; the mounting method does.
5) Can I gang two RACO 695 boxes together for a two-device masonry opening?
No. The RACO 695 is nongangable, so its 1-gang footprint is fixed and two boxes cannot be joined into a single two-device opening. If a two-device box is what the layout needs, the Allied Moulded 2302-NKV is a 2-gang electrical switch box in fiberglass reinforced construction.
6) Is the Allied Moulded P-181 FlexBox a substitute for the RACO 695 on a commercial masonry job?
They are different box types. The P-181 FlexBox is a 1-gang thermoplastic residential switch/receptacle box rated 18 cu. in. The RACO 695 is a steel masonry box 3-1/2 in. deep, UL Listed, for setting into masonry and concrete-block walls on commercial and industrial work. Same single-device count, different construction and wall type.
7) How many conduit entries does the RACO 695 have, and do I need to know the conduit size before ordering?
Ten concentric knockouts are provided on the box. Because they're concentric, each opening steps out to more than one trade size, so you pick the ring you need in the field instead of committing to a single conduit size at order time. No field drilling or punching required to place a raceway entry where the layout wants it.
8) What is the difference between a masonry box like the RACO 695 and a regular steel stud switch box?
A masonry box is proportioned to drop into a block or brick wall cavity and be grouted or mortared in place, so it has no stud-mounting brackets or nails and relies on knockouts for conduit entry. A stud box like the Thomas & Betts Steel City Adjust-A-Box LXWOWC-25, a 1-gang gangable pre-galvanized steel box, is built to mount to framing and can be ganged. If you're wiring block walls with conduit, the 695 is the right form factor; if you're in framed walls, use the stud box.
9) Should I use a steel masonry box or a non-metallic box for my switch and receptacle rough-in?
Steel is the choice where the box has to take abuse during masonry or concrete-block installation and where you're running metal raceway into concentric knockouts, as with the RACO 695. Non-metallic boxes such as the Cantex EZ20SB EZ Box 1-gang steel stud box or the Allied Moulded P-181 FlexBox 18 cu. in. 1-gang residential box are for framed, cable-wired work rather than block walls.
10) What is the closest steel alternative to the RACO 695 if I need a gangable box?
The Thomas & Betts LXWOWC-25 Steel City Adjust-A-Box is a 1-gang gangable switch box in pre-galvanized steel, so additional gangs can be added where the RACO 695's fixed nongangable 1-gang body cannot be extended. Both are steel boxes for a single device as supplied.
11) I need extra interior volume for a device with several conductors - how does the RACO 695 compare with the plastic 1-gang boxes?
The RACO 695 runs 3-1/2 in. deep, giving generous interior volume for device bodies, connectors, and conductors. Among the 1-gang non-metallic options, the Allied Moulded P-181 FlexBox is rated at 18 cu. in. Choose based on the fill calculation for the devices and conductors in the box.
12) For a non-metallic 1-gang box instead of the steel RACO 695, what are the options?
Two non-metallic 1-gang boxes sit alongside it: the Cantex EZ20SB EZ Box, a non-metallic steel stud box, and the Allied Moulded P-181 FlexBox, a thermoplastic residential switch/receptacle box at 18 cu. in. Neither is a masonry box, so if the box is being set into block the steel RACO 695 remains the one built for that wall.
13) How do I confirm the RACO 695 is the exact part number I ordered last time?
The part is RACO model 695, a 1-gang steel masonry box, nongangable, 3-1/2 in. deep. RACO publishes a spec sheet for it at https://hubbellcdn.com/specsheet/RACO-695-SPEC-EN.pdf if you need to attach documentation to a submittal.
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