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RACO 698 4-Gang Nongangable Masonry Box, Steel, 3-1/2 in. Deep
The RACO 698 is a 4-gang nongangable masonry box built from steel for direct embedment into concrete block or brick walls during rough-in construction. Measuring 3-1/2 in. deep, this fixed-size steel box provides generous interior volume for four-device assemblies such as switches or receptacles ganged together on a single wall section. Twenty-four concentric knockouts give installers multiple conduit entry points from several directions, and the box carries a UL Listed rating for use in professional commercial and institutional electrical work.
Key Features
- 4-Gang Configuration: Sized to accommodate four devices in a single steel box for switch and receptacle banks in masonry walls.
- Nongangable Design: Fixed 4-gang footprint that cannot be broken down into smaller sections, simplifying masonry rough-in layout and speeding installation.
- 3-1/2 in. Deep: Extra interior depth accommodates conductors, devices, and wiring connections without crowding.
- Twenty-Four Concentric Knockouts: Multiple concentric KO's provide flexible conduit entry from several directions on the box.
- Durable Steel Construction: Rugged steel body designed to withstand the rigors of masonry construction and long-term service.
- Fixed-Size Efficiency: The one-piece nongangable body eliminates the need to assemble multiple single-gang boxes on the job site.
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 Wall Electrical Installations
- Four-Device Switch and Receptacle Gangs
- Commercial and Institutional Rough-In Wiring
- New Construction in Concrete Block or Brick Walls
- Concealed Conduit Runs Using Concentric Knockouts
Why RACO?
RACO builds the 698 masonry box from steel to withstand the demands of masonry construction, and its UL Listed rating gives electrical contractors confidence in code-compliant performance on commercial and institutional jobs. With a fixed nongangable 4-gang configuration, 3-1/2 in. depth, and twenty-four concentric knockouts for flexible conduit routing, the RACO 698 delivers a dependable, ready-to-install steel enclosure for multi-device masonry wall applications.
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 RACO698 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a 3-1/2 inch deep masonry box fit in a standard concrete block wall?
The RACO 698 is 3-1/2 in. deep and is built for direct embedment in concrete block or brick as the wall goes up. A nominal 8 inch CMU gives you the wall depth to bury it, but the box has to be set by the mason during rough-in, not cut in afterward. Check your block coursing and face-shell thickness against the 3-1/2 in. dimension before the wall is laid.
2) Is the RACO 698 masonry box UL Listed for commercial and institutional work?
Yes, the 698 carries a UL Listed rating, which is what inspectors and institutional specs typically call for on commercial electrical rough-in. The steel body is intended for commercial and institutional installations in masonry walls.
3) Do I need a masonry box or will a steel stud box work for my wall?
It depends on how the wall is built. The RACO 698 masonry box is meant to be embedded in concrete block or brick during construction, so it goes in with the mason. For a framed partition you want a stud box instead, for example the Thomas and Betts Steel City Adjust-A-Box LXWOWC-25 gangable switch box in pre-galvanized steel, or the Cantex EZ20SB EZ Box non-metallic steel stud box. Those mount to framing and will not work set into block.
4) How many conduit entries does the RACO 698 have, and can I come in from more than one direction?
Twenty-four concentric knockouts are provided on the box, spread so you can bring conduit in from several directions. Concentric KOs mean each opening steps up to more than one trade size, so one knockout serves whichever raceway size the run calls for without needing a reducer. That matters on masonry work where the conduit path is set by the block cores, not by where you would prefer the entry.
5) Can I use the RACO 698 for a bank of four switches or receptacles?
That is exactly what it is sized for. The 698 holds four devices in one steel body, so a four-switch or four-receptacle bank lands in a single masonry opening. The 3-1/2 in. depth leaves room for the conductors and connections behind four devices without crowding the wiring.
6) Is there a nonmetallic alternative to the RACO 698 steel masonry box?
The 698 is a steel box for embedment in masonry, and the nonmetallic boxes in the same family of products are built for framed walls rather than block. Allied Moulded offers the 2302-NKV fiberglass reinforced 2-gang switch box and the P-181 FlexBox 1-gang thermoplastic box at 18 cu. in., but those are smaller device counts and are not masonry embedment boxes. For a 4-gang masonry opening, stay with the steel 698.
7) Can I build up a 4-gang bank out of single-gang boxes instead of using the RACO 698?
Only with a gangable box. The RACO 698 is nongangable - its 4-gang footprint is fixed and cannot be broken down or added to, which is what makes it a one-piece drop-in for masonry layout. If you want to assemble a bank on the job, the Thomas & Betts LXWOWC-25 Steel City Adjust-A-Box is a 1-gang gangable steel switch box, so multiple bodies can be joined. The Cantex EZ20SB and the Allied Moulded P-181 FlexBox are single-gang boxes as well, and the Allied Moulded 2302-NKV is a 2-gang fiberglass reinforced switch box.
8) Is a non-metallic box like the Cantex EZ20SB or Allied Moulded 2302-NKV a substitute for the RACO 698?
They are different constructions for different walls. The RACO 698 is a steel body with 24 concentric knockouts for conduit entry, UL Listed, intended for direct embedment in masonry. The Cantex EZ20SB EZ Box is a 1-gang non-metallic steel stud box and the Allied Moulded 2302-NKV is a 2-gang fiberglass reinforced box - neither matches the 698's 4-gang steel masonry configuration or its conduit knockout pattern, so they substitute only where the opening is a single- or two-device non-metallic application.
9) What is the manufacturer part number for the RACO 4-gang masonry box?
RACO 698. That is the part number to order by, and it is a single fixed configuration, 4-gang, steel, 3-1/2 in. deep, nongangable, so there is no size or finish option to specify with it.
10) Where can I get the spec sheet for the RACO 698 masonry box?
RACO publishes a spec sheet for the 698 at hubbellcdn.com (RACO-698-SPEC-EN.pdf). It is the document to attach when a submittal package asks for manufacturer data on the masonry box.
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