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Topaz Lighting Schedule 40 PVC FD Type Box, Blank Single-Gang
The Topaz Lighting Schedule 40 PVC FD Type Box is a blank, single-gang device box engineered for reliable performance in conduit raceway systems. Constructed from Schedule 40 PVC, this FD type box delivers exceptional resistance to corrosion from acids and harsh environmental conditions, making it a dependable choice for both indoor and outdoor electrical installations. The box is designed to accommodate standard covers and accessories, and features integrated mounting feet for easy, secure installation. cULus approved for professional-grade, code-compliant use.
Key Features
- Schedule 40 PVC Construction: Manufactured from Schedule 40 PVC material that maintains structural integrity far longer than metal alternatives, providing outstanding resistance to corrosion from acids and moisture.
- Blank Single-Gang Configuration: Blank face design accommodates a wide range of standard FD-type covers and accessories, offering maximum installation flexibility for various wiring device applications.
- FD Type Box Design: Deep-style FD type box profile provides ample wiring space and is compatible with standard FD covers used in commercial and industrial conduit systems.
- Integrated Mounting Feet: Factory-installed mounting feet enable fast, secure attachment to conduit and structural surfaces, simplifying installation and reducing labor time.
- Corrosion Resistance: PVC material is highly resistant to acids and corrosive environments, ensuring long-term durability in demanding installation conditions where metal boxes may degrade.
- Lightweight & Durable: PVC construction offers a strong yet lightweight alternative to metallic boxes, reducing handling fatigue during large-scale installations without sacrificing performance.
Certifications & Compliance
- cULus Approved
Technical Specifications
- list_batch: TOPAZ-20260727
Typical Applications
- Commercial and Industrial PVC Conduit Raceway Systems
- Outdoor and Corrosive-Environment Electrical Installations
- New Construction and Renovation Wiring Projects
- Schedule 40 PVC Conduit Device Box Installations
- Surface-Mount Wiring Device and Cover Plate Applications
Why Topaz Lighting?
Topaz Lighting PVC products are fabricated for optimal safety and long-lasting performance, with Schedule 40 PVC construction that resists corrosion from acids and maintains its integrity far longer than competing materials. The cULus approval on this FD type box confirms it meets rigorous North American safety standards, giving electrical professionals confidence in every installation. Topaz Lighting's commitment to durable, code-compliant electrical products makes them a trusted choice for contractors and engineers across commercial and industrial projects.
Manufacturer Resources
Topaz Electrical Fittings & Supplies Catalog
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- PVC Conduit & Fittings
- Conduit Type:
- PVC Schedule 40
- Listing:
- cULus Approved
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
- Product Subgroup:
- PVC Conduit & Fittings
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Size:
- SINGLE
Topaz Lighting TOP-1281 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can a Topaz 1281 FD box be used outdoors or in a wet, corrosive area?
Yes. The Topaz 1281 FD type box is Schedule 40 PVC, which resists corrosion from acids and moisture, and it is rated for both indoor and outdoor electrical installations. That is the main reason it gets specified over a cast metal FD box in wash-down areas, water treatment plants, and coastal or chemical exposure.
2) Does the Topaz 1281 box come with a cover, or do I have to order one separately?
It ships blank. The 1281 is a blank-face single-gang FD box, so the device, cover plate, and any gasket are separate line items. It takes standard FD-type covers used on commercial and industrial conduit systems, so you pick the cover to match the device, whether that is a blank cover, a GFCI cover, or a switch cover.
3) Is the Topaz 1281 PVC FD box UL listed for code-compliant commercial work?
It is cULus approved, which covers it for use in the US and Canada. For an inspector on a commercial or industrial PVC raceway job, that listing plus the Schedule 40 PVC body is what you need on the submittal.
4) What is the difference between an FD box and a standard PVC device box?
FD is the deep-style profile. The 1281 uses the deep FD body, which gives you more wiring volume for splices and a bigger device than a shallow FS box of the same single-gang footprint, and it takes FD covers rather than FS covers. If you are pulling several conductors through and landing a receptacle or switch, FD is the one to use; if you are tight on surface depth and only passing wire to a single device, the shallower FS style is the alternative.
5) How does the Topaz 1281 mount to the wall or conduit run?
The box has factory-installed mounting feet, so it surface-mounts directly to a wall, strut, or structural surface without a separate bracket. That makes it a straight surface-mount box for an exposed Schedule 40 PVC raceway rather than something you bury in a wall cavity.
6) Can I use this PVC FD box on a Schedule 80 conduit run, or with metal conduit?
The 1281 is built for PVC Schedule 40 systems, and its hubs are solvent-weld PVC. Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC share the same outside diameters, so Schedule 80 conduit cements into the same hub. Metal conduit is a different story: you cannot solvent weld EMT or rigid to a PVC box, so for a metal raceway you want a cast FD box instead.
7) Is a PVC FD box strong enough for an industrial job, or should I use cast aluminum?
For an industrial PVC raceway the 1281 holds up fine, and it is considerably lighter than a cast box, which matters when you are hanging dozens of them. The tradeoff is impact and mechanical abuse: in traffic areas, loading docks, or anywhere a box takes a hit, a cast metal FD box is the better call. Where the enemy is acid, moisture, or corrosive atmosphere rather than impact, PVC outlasts the metal.
8) What is the Topaz part number for the blank single-gang PVC FD box?
Order Topaz Lighting model 1281. It is the blank, single-gang Schedule 40 PVC FD box with mounting feet, cULus approved.
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Absolutely. The Topaz Lighting TOP-1281 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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