electrical boxes-why(FS & FD)?
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bphgravity
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Re: electrical boxes-why(FS & FD)?
I have heard both the term "Ferrous" and "Function" used when describing the "F" The "S" and "D" are "shallow" and "deep" respectively.
I believe Ul Lists them as boxes and not conduit body.
I have heard both the term "Ferrous" and "Function" used when describing the "F" The "S" and "D" are "shallow" and "deep" respectively.
I believe Ul Lists them as boxes and not conduit body.
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- PE (Retired) - Power Systems
Re: electrical boxes-why(FS & FD)?
They are built to have devices mounted into them, that makes them boxes. Per UL DWTT category, conduit bodies are not "intended" to contain devices.
They are built to have devices mounted into them, that makes them boxes. Per UL DWTT category, conduit bodies are not "intended" to contain devices.
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Re: electrical boxes-why(FS & FD)?
I recently saw a conduit fitting shaped like an LB made for hazardous locations.
The tag on it said it was a "Conduit Outlet"
Do you have any info on those?
I had never heard of a conduit outlet.
Jim I am not disagreeing with you but have a question.
I recently saw a conduit fitting shaped like an LB made for hazardous locations.
The tag on it said it was a "Conduit Outlet"
Do you have any info on those?
I had never heard of a conduit outlet.
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- PE (Retired) - Power Systems
Re: electrical boxes-why(FS & FD)?
Bob,
Never heard of it.
The term does not show up in the UL White book. However, the UL category QCIT for METALLIC OUTLET BOXES says "This category covers ...conduit bodies, conduit boxes ...". So when a conduit body is marked with its volume it may also be used as a conduit box, if listed as such.
Bob,
Never heard of it.
The term does not show up in the UL White book. However, the UL category QCIT for METALLIC OUTLET BOXES says "This category covers ...conduit bodies, conduit boxes ...". So when a conduit body is marked with its volume it may also be used as a conduit box, if listed as such.
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Re: electrical boxes-why(FS & FD)?
Thanks Jim.
The "Conduit Outlet" is hanging on the wall of our training room, I will try to grab a photo of it and more info.
Thanks Jim.
The "Conduit Outlet" is hanging on the wall of our training room, I will try to grab a photo of it and more info.
mdshunk
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Re: electrical boxes-why(FS & FD)?
I've seen a variety of covers for conduit bodies that contain receptacles, switches, and bushed openings to use them as a weatherhead. I did a service call in a church at the beginning of the week that had push/pull switches mounted in T-body covers for the sanctuary lighting.
I've seen a variety of covers for conduit bodies that contain receptacles, switches, and bushed openings to use them as a weatherhead. I did a service call in a church at the beginning of the week that had push/pull switches mounted in T-body covers for the sanctuary lighting.
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