RACO 8522 Steel Switch Box, 12.5 Cu. In. Capacity, 2-1/2" Deep

RACO 8522 Steel Switch Box, 12.5 Cu. In. Capacity, 2-1/2" Deep

The RACO 8522 steel switch box is a rugged electrical enclosure engineered for mounting wall switches and receptacles in residential and commercial construction. Built from solid steel with a 12.5 cu. in. wiring capacity and a 2-1/2" box depth, this switch box provides ample interior room for device conductors, wire connectors, grounding pigtails, and switch or receptacle hardware. Electricians rely on steel boxes like the 8522 for consistent dimensions and dependable strength during rough-in, drywall installation, and finish work. Each unit ships as part of a contractor-friendly carton pack of 100, giving electrical contractors, maintenance crews, and property managers a ready supply of matched boxes for high-volume rough-in projects without the need to reorder mid-job.

Key Features

• Trade Depth: 2-1/2" deep design accommodates standard device wiring, wire nuts, and switch/receptacle hardware without overcrowding the enclosure, helping installers maintain proper conductor clearance.
• Cubic Inch Capacity: 12.5 cu. in. of interior volume supports code-relevant conductor fill planning for typical single-device switch and receptacle circuits.
• Durable Steel Construction: Solid steel body resists impact, denting, and deformation during shipping, handling, and installation, holding its shape once mounted to framing.
• Switch Box Configuration: Purpose-built shape and knockout layout designed for mounting toggle switches, duplex receptacles, and similar wiring devices to wall studs or wood framing.
• Contractor Pack Quantity: Supplied in a carton pack of 100 units, streamlining receiving, storage, and distribution for electricians running multiple device locations across a project.
• RACO Model 8522: Catalog number 8522 identifies this specific switch box configuration for accurate reordering, submittal matching, and job-spec verification.

Technical Specifications

• Cubic Inch Capacity: 12.5 cu. in.
• Box Depth: 2-1/2"
• Material: Steel
• Pack Size (unit): 100

Typical Applications

• Wall Switch and Receptacle Mounting
• Residential Electrical Rough-In
• Commercial Device Wiring
• New Construction Electrical Installations
• Remodel and Retrofit Wiring Projects

Why RACO?

RACO steel electrical boxes are built for the realities of everyday rough-in work, pairing a rugged steel enclosure with dimensions sized to practical cubic-inch and depth requirements electricians plan around. The 8522's 2-1/2" depth and 12.5 cu. in. capacity make it a straightforward choice for switch and receptacle locations where consistent box dimensions matter, and the 100-count carton keeps jobsite inventory management simple on larger installations. Choosing a recognized brand like RACO for switch boxes helps ensure uniform quality across every box in the pack, which supports faster, more predictable rough-in scheduling for electrical contractors.