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RACO 952 Welded 3-Gang Steel Box, 1-5/8 in. Depth
The RACO 952 is a welded 3-gang steel box engineered for durable, code-compliant device installations in commercial and residential electrical systems. Built with a robust welded-steel body and a 1-5/8 in. depth, this box accommodates multiple switches, receptacles, or combination devices within a single, secure enclosure, making it well suited for tight wall cavities where a compact multi-device footprint is required. It features an extensive knockout layout — fourteen 1/2 & 3/4 in. concentric knockouts, six 1/2 in. knockouts, and two 3/4 in. knockouts — giving electricians flexible conduit entry options on the job site. The RACO 952 is UL Listed, ensuring it meets recognized safety and performance standards for professional electrical work.
Key Features
- Depth: A 1-5/8 in. depth provides adequate interior volume for 3-gang device installations while fitting standard wall cavities.
- Welded Steel Construction: A fully welded steel body delivers superior strength and long-term durability for demanding job-site conditions.
- 3-Gang Configuration: Designed to house three switches, receptacles, or a combination of devices in one enclosure, simplifying multi-device wall installations.
- Fourteen 1/2 & 3/4 in. Concentric Knockouts: Concentric knockouts allow electricians to select either 1/2 in. or 3/4 in. conduit entry from the same knockout location, adding installation flexibility.
- Six 1/2 in. Knockouts: Additional dedicated 1/2 in. knockouts support common conduit and cable entry points.
- Two 3/4 in. Knockouts: Dedicated 3/4 in. knockouts accommodate larger conduit runs where needed.
- UL Listed: Independently verified to meet UL safety standards for electrical enclosures.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Steel Boxes and Covers
- Product Depth: 1.625 in
- Certified Listed: UL Listed
Typical Applications
- Multi-Gang Switch and Receptacle Installations
- Commercial and Residential Wiring Projects
- New Construction Electrical Rough-In
- Renovation and Retrofit Wiring
- Wall-Mounted Device and Junction Box Applications
Why RACO?
RACO steel electrical boxes are built with welded construction for lasting durability on demanding job sites. The RACO 952's UL Listed status and flexible knockout configuration make it a dependable choice for electricians who need a rugged, code-compliant 3-gang box for switch and receptacle installations. Choose RACO for consistent quality, code-compliant construction, and reliable performance in professional electrical installations.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Type:
- Outlet Box
- Product Depth:
- 1.625 in
- Certified Listed:
- UL Listed
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
RACO RACO952 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the RACO 952 3-gang box fit in a 2x4 stud wall?
Yes. The 952 is 1-5/8 in. deep, so it clears easily inside a 2x4 stud cavity (3-1/2 in. actual depth) and leaves room behind for cable or conduit bends. It is the shallow option in a 3-gang steel box, which is why it gets used where insulation, blocking, or back-to-back framing limits depth.
2) What size conduit can I bring into the RACO 952?
Both 1/2 in. and 3/4 in. The box has fourteen combination 1/2 and 3/4 in. concentric knockouts, where you pop the inner ring for 1/2 in. or the outer ring for 3/4 in., plus six dedicated 1/2 in. knockouts and two dedicated 3/4 in. knockouts. With a 3-gang box feeding and leaving several circuits, that spread of entries means you rarely have to relocate the box to line up a run.
3) Is the RACO 952 acceptable for commercial work and inspection?
It is UL Listed, which is what an inspector looks for on a steel device box. Welded steel body rather than a crimped or riveted seam, and it is used in both commercial and residential device installs, new rough-in and retrofit alike.
4) Can I use the RACO 952 outdoors or in a wet location?
No. The RACO 952 is a welded steel 3-gang box intended for wall device installations in commercial and residential wiring, not a weatherproof enclosure. For an exposed exterior device, the Mulberry Royal Mountie is a die-cast aluminum weatherproof 1-gang outlet box, and the Thomas & Betts 2IH3-1 Red-Dot is a 2-gang conduit outlet box with three 1/2 in. hubs for surface conduit work. Note both of those cover fewer gangs than the 952's three.
5) What is the non-metallic alternative to the RACO 952 for a 3-gang residential rough-in?
The Cantex EZ Box is a PVC multi-gang residential outlet box, so it covers multi-gang device rough-in without a steel body. The RACO 952 is a welded steel 3-gang box with a 1-5/8 in. depth and a mix of concentric 1/2 and 3/4 in. knockouts for conduit entry; the Cantex EZ Box is a PVC box aimed at residential work. If your spec calls for a metallic box or conduit terminations at the box, stay with the steel RACO 952.
6) Is the RACO 952 rated for hazardous locations?
The RACO 952 is UL Listed as a welded steel outlet box, but it is not an explosionproof enclosure. For a classified area, Appleton's GRJ Series and GRJS Series are explosionproof malleable iron conduit outlet boxes, and the Appleton GRT75 is a malleable iron round conduit outlet box. Those are conduit outlet bodies rather than multi-gang device boxes, so a 3-gang switch bank will need a different enclosure in a hazardous area.
7) How many switches or receptacles does the RACO 952 hold?
Three. It is a 3-gang box, so you can run three switches, three receptacles, or any mix including combination devices behind a single 3-gang wall plate.
8) Should I use a steel box like the RACO 952 or a PVC multi-gang box?
Steel is the choice when you are pulling EMT or armored cable and need the box itself to carry the equipment ground, and where the box will take abuse during rough-in. If you are wiring residential nonmetallic cable and want a non-conductive, nail-on box instead, the Cantex EZ Series PVC multi-gang residential box covers that application. The RACO 952 is the steel, knockout-fed version of the same 3-gang footprint.
9) Does a cover or wall plate come with the RACO 952?
The 952 is the box only. You supply the 3-gang device plate (or a 3-gang blank cover if you are using it as a junction box), plus any cable connectors or conduit fittings for the knockouts you open.
10) I need a surface-mounted box fed by threaded conduit instead of a wall box. What should I order?
The RACO 952 is a welded steel box with knockouts, so conduit is connected using separate fittings. If you want factory hubs instead, the Thomas & Betts 2IH3-1 Red-Dot is a 2-gang conduit outlet box with three 1/2 in. hubs and ships 100 per pack. Choose the 952 when you need three gangs and knockout flexibility in 1/2 or 3/4 in.
11) What is the manufacturer part number for the RACO 3-gang 1-5/8 in. deep steel box?
RACO 952. That is the number to quote for the welded 3-gang steel box at 1-5/8 in. depth.
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