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RACO 2-Gang Electrical Box, 1-5/8" Deep
The RACO 2-Gang Electrical Box is a 1-5/8" deep gang box engineered to house two wiring devices, such as switches, receptacles, or a combination of the two, within a single enclosure. The 2-gang configuration gives installers the interior volume needed to mount two devices side by side while maintaining clearance for conductor routing and wire connections. With a 1-5/8" depth, this electrical box is sized for standard wall and ceiling box applications where a compact, multi-device enclosure is required. RACO gang boxes are a familiar fixture on job sites where electricians need a dependable enclosure for grouping switches and receptacles into a single, organized mounting point.
Key Features
- Trade Size & Depth: A 1-5/8" deep interior provides room for device bodies, wire connectors, and conductor slack, helping installers avoid overcrowding inside the box.
- 2-Gang Configuration: Designed to accommodate two wiring devices in a single enclosure, reducing the number of individual boxes needed when grouping switches or receptacles together.
- Standard Gang Box Format: This enclosure follows the familiar gang box footprint used across residential and commercial wiring projects for mounting multiple devices in one opening.
- Job-Site Practicality: The 2-gang, 1-5/8" deep format is sized for common wall and device-mounting applications, making it straightforward to specify for new installations or box replacement.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Residential and Commercial Wiring Installations — grouping switches and receptacles in shared living or working spaces.
- Switch and Receptacle Device Mounting — housing two devices, such as light switches or outlets, in one box.
- New Construction and Renovation Projects — suited for both electrical rough-in work and box replacement during remodels.
- Multi-Device Box Configurations — ideal where several devices need to be grouped at a single mounting location.
Why RACO?
RACO is a familiar name in electrical boxes and fittings, offering gang boxes designed to meet the practical demands of everyday electrical installations. Specifying a RACO 2-Gang Electrical Box helps ensure a properly sized, 1-5/8" deep enclosure for two-device mounting needs, giving electricians a dependable option for organizing switches and receptacles at a single job-site location.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Type:
- Gang Box
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
RACO RACO951 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many devices will the RACO 951 2-gang box hold?
Two wiring devices, side by side in one enclosure. That can be two switches, two receptacles, or one of each. The 2-gang format saves you ganging two single boxes together when you need both devices at the same location.
2) Is the RACO 951 suitable for outdoor or wet location use?
No. The 951 is a standard interior gang box for residential and commercial wiring, used in walls and ceilings. For an exterior or damp location you want a weatherproof box such as the Mulberry Royal Mountie die-cast aluminum weatherproof box (1-gang) or a Red-Dot conduit outlet box like the Thomas and Betts 2IH3-1, which is 2-gang with three 1/2 inch hubs.
3) Can the RACO 951 be used in a hazardous or classified area?
No. The RACO 951 is a standard 1-5/8 inch deep 2-gang device box for residential and commercial wiring. For classified locations, the explosionproof malleable iron conduit outlet boxes are the correct family: the Appleton GRJ series, the Appleton GRJS universal conduit outlet box, or the Appleton GRT75 malleable iron round conduit outlet box.
4) What 2-gang box should be used outdoors instead of the RACO 951?
The RACO 951 is a 1-5/8 inch deep 2-gang electrical box intended for standard wall and ceiling device mounting in residential and commercial wiring. For a wet or exposed location, the Thomas & Betts 2IH3-1 Red-Dot 2-gang conduit outlet box with three 1/2 inch hubs is the weatherproof-style alternative, since it is built around threaded conduit hubs rather than a drywall-cavity box format. It ships as a pack of 100.
5) What is the actual part number to order for the RACO 2-gang box?
Order RACO 951. That is the manufacturer part number and the single configuration offered, a 2-gang box at 1-5/8 inch depth.
6) Metal gang box or PVC for a residential remodel, which should I use?
The RACO 951 is the metal-box route, a standard gang box footprint for rough-in and for replacing an existing box in a remodel. If the job is spec'd for nonmetallic, the Cantex EZ Series PVC multi-gang residential outlet box is the plastic equivalent for the same multi-device application. The choice usually comes down to what the drawing or the local inspector calls for and whether you need the metal box as part of the grounding path.
7) Will the RACO 951 work for a range or dryer receptacle?
The RACO 951 houses two standard wiring devices such as switches or receptacles side by side at a 1-5/8 inch depth. A range or dryer outlet is a different build: the Pass & Seymour P242RRD is a thermoplastic range and dryer box made specifically for that connection, so it is the part to specify for that application rather than a general-purpose 2-gang box.
8) Is there a nonmetallic multi-gang box comparable to the RACO 951?
Yes. The Cantex EZ Box series is a PVC multi-gang residential outlet box, so it covers the same multi-device grouping role as the RACO 951 2-gang box in a nonmetallic material. The RACO 951 is a 1-5/8 inch deep metal gang box following the standard gang box footprint used for switches and receptacles.
9) What is the difference between the RACO 951 and the Mulberry Royal Mountie box?
The RACO 951 is a 2-gang box, 1-5/8 inch deep, for mounting two devices in one enclosure in interior wall and ceiling applications. The Mulberry Royal Mountie P473899 is a 1-gang die-cast aluminum weatherproof outlet box, so it holds a single device and is built for exposed locations. They are not interchangeable if the opening is cut for two devices.
10) Where can I get the full spec sheet for the RACO 951?
RACO publishes a spec sheet for the 951 at hubbellcdn.com (RACO-951-SPEC-EN.pdf). That is where to confirm knockout arrangement and cubic inch capacity before you finalize box fill calculations.
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