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WAC Lighting R2F-N FQ 2" New Construction Recessed Housing
The WAC Lighting R2F-N is a 2" New Construction Recessed Housing from the FQ Recessed series, engineered to deliver high-performance LED luminaire installations with outstanding functionality and quality. Built from 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel and rated ETL & cETL for Dry locations, this hardwired housing is designed for new construction framing where a compact 2" aperture is required. It operates at 120-240-277 voltage and is compatible with 0-10V, ELV, and TRIAC dimming systems, making it a versatile choice for residential and commercial ceiling installations.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 2" New Construction housing sized for FQ series recessed LED luminaires.
- Durable Construction: 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel housing for long-lasting structural integrity during rough-in.
- Superior Glare Control: Supports FQ series optics with 30° shielding, 35° vertical tilting, and 360° horizontal rotation for uniform floor-to-ceiling wall washing.
- Dimming Compatibility: Compatible with 0-10V, ELV, and TRIAC dimming for flexible lighting control.
- Voltage: Rated for 120-240-277 voltage supply, suited to a range of electrical systems.
- Hardwired Installation: Hardwired housing; bulbs are not included and are ordered separately to match the FQ trim.
- Location Rating: Rated for Dry locations, ideal for interior new construction ceilings.
- Warranty: Backed by a 5 Years Functional warranty for long-term reliability.
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 Residential and Commercial Ceilings
- Recessed LED Downlighting Systems
- Uniform Floor-to-Ceiling Wall Washing Installations
- Dry Interior Locations Requiring a Compact 2" Aperture
- New Construction Framing and Rough-In Projects
Why WAC Lighting?
WAC Lighting's FQ Recessed series is built for reliable, code-compliant performance, pairing a durable 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel housing with ETL & cETL Dry-location listings that installers and specifiers can trust. With versatile dimming compatibility, multiple power options across the FQ line, and a 5 Years Functional warranty, the R2F-N housing delivers the easy-to-order, easy-to-install, and easy-to-service performance professional electrical projects demand.
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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
- Department:
- Electrical
WAC Lighting R2FRNL-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the WAC Lighting R2F-N 2 inch housing be used in a retrofit ceiling, or only new construction?
The R2F-N is a new construction housing, meant to be nailed or bar-hung into open framing before the ceiling goes up. For an existing finished ceiling you want a remodel-style housing instead, since the R2F-N has no feature for working through a cut hole in drywall.
2) Is the R2F-N 2 inch recessed housing rated for a bathroom or covered exterior soffit?
Dry locations only. The R2F-N carries ETL and cETL listings for dry locations, so it is for interior ceilings. A shower, a tub enclosure, or a vented soffit needs a wet or damp rated housing.
3) Will the WAC FQ 2 inch housing run on 277V in a commercial building?
Yes. The R2F-N is rated 120-240-277V, so the same housing works on 120V residential circuits and on 277V commercial lighting branch circuits. That lets you standardize one housing across a mixed-voltage building.
4) Do I need to order a trim and light engine separately with the R2F-N housing?
Yes. The R2F-N is the housing only, hardwired, with no lamp included. You order the FQ series trim and light module separately and match it to the housing. Budget for both lines on the takeoff.
5) Will the WAC R2F-N housing work with the dimmers already specified on my job?
The R2F-N supports 0-10V, ELV and TRIAC dimming, which covers both low-voltage control systems and standard forward-phase wall dimmers. Confirm the FQ driver you pair with it is the one matching your control protocol.
6) What is the difference between the R2FRNL and R2FSNL versions of the WAC 2 inch housing?
Both are FQ series 2 inch new construction housings and both come in 15W, 21W and 25W. R2FRNL and R2FSNL are the two model designations offered, and each one is ordered with the wattage you need for that space, so specify the model plus wattage together on the order.
7) Is a 2 inch aperture downlight bright enough for a 9 or 10 foot commercial ceiling?
The FQ 2 inch housings are offered at 15W, 21W and 25W, so the higher wattages give you the output for taller ceilings while keeping the small 2 inch aperture and tight glare control. On standard residential ceilings the 15W option is usually the starting point.
8) Can I aim WAC FQ 2 inch downlights for wall washing?
Yes. The FQ optics supported by this housing give 35 degrees of vertical tilt and full 360 degree horizontal rotation with 30 degree shielding, which is what you need for even floor-to-ceiling wall washing or grazing artwork rather than straight-down lighting.
9) How durable is the R2F-N housing during rough-in and drywall?
The housing is 20 gauge galvanized steel, which holds its shape through framing, drywall hanging and mud work, and the galvanizing resists corrosion in unconditioned plenum space before the building is closed in.
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