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Galvanised steel round ceiling electrical box, 1 gang, grey finish

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell Incorporated RACO 296-1 Electrical Box, 15.8 cu in, Ceiling Box Type, 1 Gang, Galvanized

SKU CH-BR46-5WDHD

A 15.8 cu in galvanised ceiling pan box with NM-B clamps, rated for fan support and UL listed

  • Product typeElectrical Boxes & Covers
  • 8 cu in capacity fits more conductors
  • 5 cu in rated volume meets NEC box-fill rules
  • Round ceiling pan design suits overhead fixture mounting
  • UL listed steel construction provides code-compliant fire resistance
  • NM-B clamps and 1/2 in knockouts speed cable entry

Ceiling Box for Fixtures

The RACO 296-1 is a galvanised steel ceiling pan box designed to mount lighting fixtures or similar devices. Its 15.8 cu in capacity provides space for wiring connections in residential or light commercial installations. The box carries a UL Listing and is rated for fan support.

Knockout Layout Limits Wiring Options

The box supplies one 1/2 in. back knockout and two 1/2 in. side knockouts for cable entry. All clamps are NM-B type, so only non-metallic sheathed cable can be secured directly without additional fittings. Conduit, armoured cable or larger conductors would require a different box or field modifications not supported by the listed design.

15.5 cu in Usable Volume Sets Fill Ceiling

The nominal capacity is 15.5 cu in, which comfortably accommodates typical lighting circuits with a few splices and a device yoke. Adding multiple multi-wire circuits, large connectors or a heavy fan bracket with extra hardware will approach the fill limit quickly. Installations needing more conductor volume or additional gangs must use a larger enclosure.

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 1,411 comparable items (median $39.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRACO
Product typeElectrical Boxes & Covers

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 15.5 cu in or 15.8 cu in capacity version?

The box capacity is 15.5 cu in; the 15.8 cu in figure appears in the listing title but the specification sheet confirms 15.5 cu in as the actual internal volume.

What does the 15.5 cu in capacity mean for actual wiring jobs?

It defines the maximum number of conductors allowed by code; the NM-B clamps secure non-metallic sheathed cable directly without separate connectors.

Is the UL Listed rating the only standard that applies to this ceiling box?

The box carries a UL Listing and is rated for ceiling fan support, meeting the structural requirements for that application.

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