Electrical Boxes 101 - Lighting, Ceiling Fan, Junction Boxes

Round Pan Electrical Box

1/2" Deep Round Pan Box

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Typical Size:
1/2" and 3/4" Deep; 3-1/2" Round

Usage:

• Metal box typically used for installation of ceiling or wall mounted light fixtures up to 50 pounds.
• Plastic box may used for outlet mounting.
• Some types of specially rated metal pan boxes may be used for mounting ceiling fans but not all pan boxes may be used for this purpose. (See Ceiling Fan Rated Boxes section)

• Introduction to Ceiling and Wall Electrical Boxes
• Metal and Plastic Electrical Boxes
• Round Pan Electrical Box
• Octagon and Round Electrical Box
• Ceiling Fan Rated Electrical Box
• 4" Square Box
• Square, Octagon and Round Box Covers
• Junction Box
• Box Extenders: Adding Capacity