JJWalecka
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Is there a box (comparable to a four inch square) that is listed for areas requiring physical protection?
Feedback is appreciated
JJ
Feedback is appreciated
JJ
Junction box for physical damage
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stickboy1375
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Where is the box going to be installed? Seems to me the only way to damage a 4" sq is with a hammer. 
JJWalecka
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Hypothetical situation? Rigid is install for physical damage in a garage? Is a four inch square the best choice for a junction box in this application?
JJ
JJ
Where is the box going to be installed? Seems to me the only way to damage a 4" sq is with a hammer.
Never seen a forklift in a factory?
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Malleable steel FS and FD style boxes
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]FS and FD Cast Device Boxes and Covers[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]FS and FD Cast Device Boxes and Covers[/FONT]
JJWalecka
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stickboy1375
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That would take out anything, no?
peter d
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Yeah, forklift vs. wiring method - my money is on forklift winning every time.
stickboy1375
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Joke all you want but if the customer specs rigid threaded conduit ruining that into a stamped steel box is just stupid.
Those malleable iron boxes will take a pretty good hit while a stamped steel box can't take even a glancing blow.
Those malleable iron boxes will take a pretty good hit while a stamped steel box can't take even a glancing blow.
Pierre C Belarge
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As Bob has mentioned, those types of boxes would be fine as far as code requirements go.
As Peter mentioned, fork lifts win 9 out of 10 times.
As Peter mentioned, fork lifts win 9 out of 10 times.
Definately use the fs or fd box. Thats the whole pupose of the rigid conduit is to protect the wiring from any damage. When you install a regular 4" square box you are creating a weak link in the protection. With that being said nothing is indestuctible. I think some people try there best to see if they an tear something up.
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At Costco , I've noticed 4S boxes on large roof metal support posts, they use a welded angle iron bracket that extends past the 4s box on all sides.
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