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RACO 565 Gangable Steel Switch Box, 3 in. x 2 in. x 2-3/4 in. Deep
The RACO 565 is a gangable steel switch box built for conduit wiring systems, measuring 3 in. x 2 in. with a 2-3/4 in. deep interior to accommodate device and wiring space. It features two 1/2 in. and six 3/4 in. knockouts along with integral plaster ears for secure wall mounting. This UL Listed box is engineered for durable, code-compliant electrical installations in commercial and residential construction. Backed by RACO's reputation for robust steel box construction, the 565 delivers a reliable enclosure for switches and receptacles in both new construction and remodel wiring projects.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 3 in. x 2 in. x 2-3/4 in. deep, sized for standard single-device switch and receptacle applications.
- Durable Construction: Steel box construction provides long-term strength and reliability for conduit wiring systems.
- Gangable Design: Gangable configuration allows multiple boxes to be joined together for multi-device installations.
- Knockouts: Two 1/2 in. and six 3/4 in. knockouts provide flexible conduit entry options.
- Plaster Ears: Integral plaster ears support proper alignment and secure mounting to wall surfaces.
- Wiring System: Designed for use with conduit wiring systems.
- Bracket Type: Supplied with no bracket for direct box installation.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Steel Boxes and Covers
- Product Depth: 2.75 in
- Bracket Type: No Bracket
- Wiring System: Conduit
- Gangable: Yes
- Certified Listed: UL Listed
Typical Applications
- Commercial and Residential Switch and Receptacle Installations
- Conduit Wiring Systems
- New Construction and Renovation Wiring
- Multi-Gang Device Installations
- Plaster and Drywall Wall Assemblies
Why RACO?
RACO steel switch boxes are engineered for dependable performance in demanding electrical installations. The gangable design, integral plaster ears, and UL Listing of the RACO 565 reflect a commitment to durable, code-compliant construction that electrical professionals can rely on. Whether specified for new construction or remodel work, the 565's gangable steel body and UL Listing help ensure a dependable, inspection-ready installation.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Bracket Type:
- No Bracket
- Wiring System:
- Conduit
- Product Type:
- Switch Box
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Certified Listed:
- UL Listed
- Gangable:
- Yes
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
RACO RACO565 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I gang RACO 565 switch boxes together for a two or three gang device plate?
Yes. The 565 is a gangable box, so you strip the side plates and join boxes to build a 2-gang, 3-gang or wider assembly for multi-device installations. If you want a single-piece multi-gang box instead, the Allied Moulded 2302-NKV is a 2-gang fiberglass reinforced box.
2) Is the RACO 565 box meant for conduit or for NM cable (Romex)?
Conduit. The 565 is specified for conduit wiring systems, and its openings are two 1/2 in. and six 3/4 in. knockouts, which is trade-size conduit and connector prep, not cable clamps. If you are running NM cable in a wood-framed residential job, a box with built-in cable clamps such as the Allied Moulded P-181 FlexBox 1-gang 18 cu. in. box is the better fit.
3) What is the closest steel gangable equivalent to the RACO 565 switch box?
The Steel City Adjust-A-Box LXWOWC-25 is the nearest steel counterpart. It is a 1-gang gangable switch box in pre-galvanized steel, matching the RACO 565's single-device, gangable steel format. The RACO 565 is a gangable steel switch box for conduit wiring systems at 3 in. x 2 in. with a 2-3/4 in. deep body, and a 3-1/2 in. deep version is offered as well. If you need the box to adjust in the opening after the wall is closed, the Adjust-A-Box is the one to look at.
4) Can I use a non-metallic box instead of the RACO 565?
Only if your wiring method allows it. The RACO 565 is built for conduit wiring systems, and its two 1/2 in. and six 3/4 in. knockouts are meant for conduit entry. Non-metallic options such as the Allied Moulded P-181 FlexBox, a 1-gang thermoplastic switch/receptacle box rated at 18 cubic inches, are residential boxes intended for cable wiring rather than conduit. For raceway work, stay with the steel gangable 565.
5) Will the RACO 565 steel switch box pass inspection on a commercial job?
It is UL Listed, which is what an inspector looks for on a steel device box, and it is built for both commercial and residential switch and receptacle work in conduit systems. Steel body, gangable sides, plaster ears for alignment.
6) I need the box depth adjustable after the wall is closed up. Is the RACO 565 the right box?
No. The 565 is a fixed-depth box, offered at 2-3/4 in. or 3-1/2 in., and once it is set the face position is set. For an adjustable-depth gangable steel box, look at the Thomas & Betts LXWOWC-25 Steel City Adjust-A-Box, a 1-gang gangable switch box in pre-galvanized steel.
7) What size conduit will the RACO 565 box accept?
The 565 has two 1/2 in. knockouts and six 3/4 in. knockouts, so you can land 1/2 in. or 3/4 in. trade size conduit connectors, with eight total entry points for feed-through and multi-run situations. Open only the knockouts you use; unused ones stay closed to keep the enclosure intact.
8) I am wiring into steel studs with no conduit. Is there a better box than the RACO 565?
Yes. The Cantex EZ20SB EZ Box is a 1-gang non-metallic box made specifically for steel stud framing, so it mounts to the stud without the separate bracket arrangement the 565 does not include. The RACO 565 ships with no bracket for direct box installation and is designed around conduit wiring, so for a cable-fed steel stud wall the EZ20SB is the closer fit.
9) Should I gang two RACO 565 boxes or buy a 2-gang box?
Both work. The RACO 565 is gangable, so two bodies join together for a two-device opening while keeping steel construction and conduit knockouts. If you would rather set a single one-piece enclosure, the Allied Moulded 2302-NKV is a fiberglass reinforced 2-gang switch box. The difference is material and method: ganged 565 bodies are steel and conduit-oriented, while the 2302-NKV is a molded fiberglass two-gang shell.
10) Is the Allied Moulded P-181 a drop-in substitute for the RACO 565 on a commercial job?
Not a like-for-like one. The P-181 FlexBox is a 1-gang thermoplastic box described for residential switch and receptacle use, while the RACO 565 is a UL Listed steel box specified for commercial and residential conduit installations. Same single-device footprint role, different material and different wiring method, so check what your drawing and inspector call for before swapping.
11) Will the RACO 565 work in a plaster wall as well as drywall?
Both. The integral plaster ears are there to bear on the wall surface and hold the box face at the right depth, and the box is listed for plaster and drywall wall assemblies in new construction or remodel work.
12) Is a steel box required, or can I use a plastic one for the same device?
For conduit runs, steel is the practical choice: the raceway bonds to the box and the knockouts are sized for conduit connectors, which is exactly how the RACO 565 is built. Non-metallic boxes are aimed at cable wiring; peers like the Cantex EZ20SB EZ Box and the Allied Moulded P-181 FlexBox cover that side of the job.
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