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WAC Lighting R2FBN1 2" IC-Rated Shallow New Construction Recessed Housing
The WAC Lighting R2FBN1 is a 2" shallow new construction recessed housing from the FQ Recessed series, built from 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel for IC Rated, Airtight performance in Dry locations. Rated for 120-240-277 voltage at 15W total wattage, this hardwired housing uses a concealed Universal Driver with smooth, continuous 0-10V, ELV, and TRIAC dimming, and is ETL & cETL rated for reliable, code-compliant installation.
Key Features
- Trade Size: One 2" shallow housing fits all round and square DL, ADJ, and WW trim or trimless configurations for simplified ordering.
- Durable Construction: 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel housing for a rugged, long-lasting build.
- IC Rated, Airtight: Safe for direct insulation contact with an airtight design that limits energy loss.
- Universal Driver: Concealed in the fixture with quick connectors installed on the driver for easy driver replacement and servicing.
- Dimming: Smooth, continuous dimming compatible with 0-10V, ELV, and TRIAC dimmers.
- Electrical Rating: Operates at 120-240-277 voltage with 15W total wattage, hardwired installation.
Certifications & Compliance
- ETL Listed
- cETL Listed
- Rated for Dry Locations
Technical Specifications
- Collection: FQ
- Dimmable: 0-10V,ELV;TRIAC
- 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
- Location Rating: Dry
- Total Wattage: 15
Typical Applications
- New Construction Residential and Commercial Lighting
- Recessed Downlighting and Wall Washing
- Dry-Location Ceiling Installations
- Retrofit-Ready Trim and Trimless Lighting Systems
Why WAC Lighting?
WAC Lighting's FQ Recessed series pairs a durable 20 Gauge Galvanized Steel housing with a concealed Universal Driver and quick-connect wiring for fast installation and simple servicing. Backed by ETL & cETL ratings and a 5 Years Functional Warranty, the R2FBN1 delivers dependable, code-compliant recessed lighting performance for Dry location applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Specification Sheet
Product Specs
- 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
- Total Wattage:
- 15
- Product Style:
- Functional
WAC Lighting R2FBN1T-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the WAC Lighting R2FBN1 2 inch housing be buried in insulation?
Yes. The R2FBN1 is IC rated and airtight, so it can sit in direct contact with insulation in an insulated ceiling without a standoff box. The airtight construction also limits air leakage between the ceiling plane and the attic, which matters on energy-code jobs.
2) Will the R2FBN1 recessed housing run on 277V commercial power?
It will. The housing is rated 120-240-277V, so the same part works on a 120V residential branch circuit or a 277V commercial lighting circuit. It is a hardwired fixture with a concealed universal driver, no external transformer to specify.
3) What is the difference between the trimmed and trimless versions of the WAC FQ 2 inch housing?
Three models are offered: the R2FBN1T is the trimmed version, and the R2FRN1T and R2FSN1T are trimless. Trimmed takes a visible flange trim against the finished ceiling; trimless is built to be mudded in for a flush, no-flange look, which means the drywall crew has to be coordinated before the ceiling is closed. Pick that before rough-in, not after.
4) Do I need a separate housing for each trim shape in the WAC FQ 2 inch recessed line?
No. One 2 inch shallow FQ housing accepts all round and square DL, ADJ and WW trims, plus trimless configurations. For a contractor that means you can rough in a single housing part number across a whole floor and decide on round versus square, fixed downlight versus adjustable versus wall wash at finish.
5) Can the R2FBN1 go in a bathroom or under a soffit?
It is rated for dry locations only. Do not use it in a shower, over a tub, or in an exterior soffit or covered porch where it would see moisture; those openings need a damp or wet rated housing instead.
6) What dimmers work with the WAC FQ 2 inch recessed housing?
The driver handles 0-10V, ELV and TRIAC dimming, so it drops onto either a low-voltage control system or a standard forward/reverse phase wall dimmer. Match the dimmer type to what the control spec calls for; the housing does not need a different driver for each.
7) Is the WAC R2FBN1 housing approved for use in Canada?
It carries both ETL and cETL listings, so it is recognized for installation in the US and Canada. Useful if you are standardizing one recessed part across projects on both sides of the border.
8) How do I replace the driver in a WAC FQ recessed housing after the ceiling is closed?
The universal driver is concealed in the fixture and uses quick connectors mounted on the driver itself, so a failed driver pulls out and swaps through the ceiling opening without cutting wire or opening the ceiling. That is the detail facility maintenance staff care about on a large install.
9) Is the R2FBN1 a new construction housing or a remodel can?
It is a new construction housing, meant to be mounted to framing before the ceiling goes up. The shallow 20 gauge galvanized steel body helps where joist depth or plenum space is tight, but it is not a clip-in remodel can for an existing ceiling.
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Absolutely. The WAC Lighting R2FBN1T-1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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