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54151A-25L Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
- Product Type:
- Ceiling Box
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Color:
- Silver
- Product Size:
- 4 Inches Diameter x 1/2 Inch depth
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
Steel City 54151A-25L – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size is the Steel City 54151A octagon box, and will it fit a standard 4 inch octagonal ceiling fixture canopy?
The 54151A is a 4 inch diameter octagon box with a 1/2 inch depth, so it lines up with standard 4 inch octagonal covers and fixture canopies. The shallow 1/2 inch depth is the thing to watch: it is a low-volume box, so it suits a fixture or device with a shallow splice behind it rather than a crowded junction with several cables landing in it.
2) Is a 1/2 inch deep octagon box deep enough for a ceiling fan?
No. A 1/2 inch deep octagon box like the 54151A is a shallow junction and lighting box, not a fan support box. Ceiling paddle fans require a box or brace specifically listed and marked for fan support, which is a separate product. Use the 54151A for a light fixture, smoke detector, or a splice behind a shallow cover.
3) Is the Steel City 54151A box metal, and can I use it for equipment grounding continuity?
It is a steel box, finished silver. Because the enclosure is metal, it can carry the equipment grounding path through listed metallic wiring methods, and it accepts a grounding screw or pigtail the way any steel box does. For nonmetallic cable you still bond the ground conductor to the box.
4) Is the Steel City 54151A sold individually or only by the case?
Both. You can order the 54151A as a single box, or in 25-packs under part numbers 54151A-25L and 54151A-25R. For a one-off ceiling fixture repair the single makes sense; for a rough-in across a floor of units the 25-pack is the way property maintenance and electrical contractors usually buy it.
5) Can the 54151A octagon box be installed in a finished wall or ceiling, or is it for new construction only?
It is a box built for in-wall or in-ceiling mounting, meaning it is recessed into the wall or ceiling cavity rather than surface mounted. With a 1/2 inch depth it sets very shallow, which is why it gets used where joist or deck space is tight. For exposed surface work on a wall face you want a surface-mount box instead.
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Does the Steel City 54151A-25L come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Steel City 54151A-25L is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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