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WAC Lighting R2FBNT FQ 2" New Construction IC-Rated Recessed Housing
The WAC Lighting R2FBNT is a 2" New Construction IC-Rated recessed housing from the FQ Recessed series, engineered to pair with WAC's high-performance LED luminaires. Built from 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel and rated for 120-240-277V service, this housing is ETL & cETL listed for Dry locations and supports the FQ series' round and square, trimmed and trimless trim options for uniform floor-to-ceiling wall washing.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 2" housing profile sized for the FQ Recessed series' 2" trim options.
- Durable Construction: 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel housing for long-term structural integrity in new construction ceilings.
- New Construction, IC-Rated: Designed for IC-rated new construction installations, permitting direct contact with insulation.
- Precision Aiming: Engineered for 30° shielding, 35° vertical tilting, and 360° horizontal rotation for uniform floor-to-ceiling wall washing and superior glare control.
- Voltage: Rated for 120-240-277V, supporting flexible electrical service configurations.
- Dimming Compatibility: Compatible with 0-10V, ELV, and TRIAC dimming control.
- Hardwired: Hardwired connection for permanent installation; bulbs/luminaire modules are not included.
Certifications & Compliance
- ETL Listed
- cETL Listed
- Rated for Dry Locations
Technical Specifications
- Bulbs Included: No
- Collection: FQ
- Dimmable: 0-10V,ELV;TRIAC
- Energy Star: No
- Hardwired or Portable: Hardwired
- Product Type: Recessed Housings
- Safety Rating: ETL;cETL
- Warranty: 5 Years Functional
- Subcategory: 2" Housing
- Voltage: 120-240-277
- Material: 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel
- Country of Origin: Thailand
- Location Rating: Dry
Typical Applications
- New Construction Ceiling Installations
- Residential and Commercial Recessed Lighting
- Floor-to-Ceiling Wall Washing
- Dry Location Interior Lighting
- Round and Square Trim Compatible Installations
- Renovation and New Build Electrical Projects
Why WAC Lighting?
WAC Lighting's FQ Recessed series combines rugged 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel construction with precise 30° shielding, 35° vertical tilt, and 360° horizontal rotation for consistent, glare-controlled illumination. Backed by ETL and cETL listing for Dry locations and a 5-Year Functional Warranty, the R2FBNT housing delivers dependable, code-compliant performance for professional new-construction lighting installations.
Manufacturer Resources
Specification Sheet
Product Specs
- Bulbs Included:
- No
- Collection:
- FQ
- Dimmable:
- 0-10V,ELV;TRIAC
- Energy Star:
- No
- Hardwired or Portable:
- Hardwired
- Product Type:
- Recessed Housings
- Safety Rating:
- ETL;cETL
- Subcategory:
- 2" Housing
- Product Voltage:
- 120-240-277
- Product Material:
- 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel
- Location Rating:
- Dry
- Product Style:
- Functional
WAC Lighting R2FBNT-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the WAC Lighting R2FBNT 2-inch housing be buried in ceiling insulation?
Yes. The R2FBNT is an IC-rated new construction housing, so insulation can sit in direct contact with it. No standoff or insulation dam is required. It's a new construction housing, meaning it mounts to joists before the ceiling goes up, not through an existing finished ceiling.
2) What voltage can I feed a WAC FQ R2FBNT recessed housing?
120V, 240V, or 277V. That range covers a residential 120V branch circuit and a commercial 277V lighting panel with the same part number, so one housing works across both sides of a mixed project.
3) Does the R2FBNT housing come with the LED light module or trim?
No. The R2FBNT is the housing only. No bulbs or luminaire modules are included, and the trim is a separate order. You'll need to add an FQ series 2-inch trim, round or square, trimmed or trimless, plus the light engine to complete the fixture.
4) Can I use the WAC R2FBNT housing in a bathroom, over a shower, or on a covered porch?
No. This housing carries a Dry location rating only. Keep it out of showers, tub enclosures, exterior soffits, and any damp or wet area. For those spots you need a housing rated for damp or wet locations.
5) What dimmers work with the WAC FQ R2FBNT housing?
The FQ 2-inch housing supports 0-10V, ELV, and TRIAC dimming. That means you can run it off a standard forward or reverse phase wall dimmer on a residential job, or tie it into a 0-10V control system on a commercial one. Match the dimmer to the driver in the FQ light engine you pair with it.
6) Is the R2FBNT recessed housing approved for use in Canada?
Yes. It's ETL and cETL listed, so it's accepted on both sides of the border for dry location interior installs.
7) Is a 2-inch aperture housing like the WAC R2FBNT enough for wall washing a tall wall?
That's what the FQ 2-inch platform is built around. The optics allow 30 degree shielding, 35 degree vertical tilt, and 360 degree horizontal rotation, so you can aim each head off a single row of housings set back from the wall and get uniform floor-to-ceiling coverage with glare controlled out of the sightline.
8) Can I buy the WAC R2FBNT housing in multipacks for a large job?
Yes. The R2FBNT comes as singles or in multipacks, and the pack configuration is tied to the wattage: 15W as a single or 1 pack, 21W as a single or 2 pack, and 25W as a single or 3 pack. Order the wattage that matches the FQ light engine spec on your drawing.
9) Is the WAC R2FBNT hardwired or does it plug in?
Hardwired. It's a permanent connection into the branch circuit, so this is an electrician's rough-in item, not a plug-and-play retrofit can.
10) How is the WAC FQ R2FBNT housing built, and will it hold up in a commercial ceiling?
The can is 20 gauge galvanized steel. Galvanizing resists corrosion in unconditioned plenum space, and 20 gauge holds its shape while the ceiling is framed and drywalled around it.
11) Is the WAC R2FBNT Energy Star certified for a utility rebate submission?
No. The R2FBNT housing is not Energy Star certified, so don't build a rebate package around that listing for this part.
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