Can you paint panel boxes?

[jman34]

If you paint a panel box, will it void the UL listing? Can't find this anywhere. Is it on UL's website?

Thanks

 

[sandsnow]

Re: Can you paint panel boxes?

In general no. I assume you're talking about run of the mill NEMA 1 or 3R. In fact for outdoor gear, I would highly recommend it. The factory paint will not last long.

 

[jman34]

Re: Can you paint panel boxes?

Thanks Larry. I contacted Square D and they are going to email me something that says it is ok. I have saw it done everywhere, but the other day someone brought it up as to was it still listed. You see it on emergency panels and such all the time. In fact they make red EMT now.

 

[charlie]

Re: Can you paint panel boxes?

Be careful what labels and stickers you paint over.

 

[jimwalker]

Re: Can you paint panel boxes?

And don't ever paint a sticker that says "DO NOT PAINT"

 

[petersonra]

Re: Can you paint panel boxes?

Originally posted by jimwalker:
And don't ever paint a sticker that says "DO NOT PAINT"

You could not resist, could you?

 

[msd]

Re: Can you paint panel boxes?

i think it's ok to paint that sticker because it is not printed in espaniol

 

[charlie]

Re: Can you paint panel boxes?

I am just disappointed that I didn't think of it first.

 

[George Stolz]

Re: Can you paint panel boxes?

Originally posted by charlie:
I am just disappointed that I didn't think of it first.

Don't you just hate it when that happens?

Hey, be careful not to paint over any labels that say "Do Not Paint." And keep your stick on the ice.

 

[charlie]

Re: Can you paint panel boxes?