Bell Box

[Jimmy7]

Do you need weatherproof wirenuts in a bell box that is mounted outside 2’ above grade. The box has a gasket, so do you need the weatherproof wirenuts? Having some jobsite debate over this one.

 

[rc/retired]

Do you need weatherproof wirenuts in a bell box that is mounted outside 2’ above grade. The box has a gasket, so do you need the weatherproof wirenuts? Having some jobsite debate over this one.

No and I hope you win!

Ron

 

[VirutalElectrician]

No...But, why not? Pretty much every Bell Box I've ever been in has had water contamination...So why not?