The quest for a project box is always a balance between cost, complexity, and style. We think [Pcmofo] really finds the mark with his exterior electrical box enclosures. He took the time to document ...

Electrical enclosures serve to protect electrical devices from adverse environmental influences, such as dirt, other particulates, moisture, or chemicals that could damage components. Plus, by housing ...

Enclosures in electrical system design are often mission-critical components —even if it might not seem so. Considering these systems house electrical wiring, fiber optic devices, microcontrollers, ...

Every box must be adequately supported. And you’ll find the basic requirements in Sec. 314.23(A) through (H) of the National Electrical Code (NEC). You’re expected to exercise good judgment. For ...

Article 314 contains installation requirements for outlet boxes, pull and junction boxes, conduit bodies, and handhole enclosures. The specific conditions of use will ...

An electrical box is the main hub where your home's electricity is controlled and regulated. Having an updated and well-maintained electrical panel is nonnegotiable, but these boxes can still create ...

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Outdoor power setups can quickly become a headache once cold weather, ...

This action might reduce your overall maintenance costs. Covering outdoor electrical boxes before winter helps prevent moisture, rust, and short circuits, extending the box’s lifespan. Using the wrong ...

The threats that make enclosure thermal management necessary to begin with reach the height of their destructive energies all at once, once a year, in the summertime. While some logistics of ...

Several factors come into play when estimating the size of cooling fans needed to keep electronics cool inside enclosures. Here’s a look at a step-by-step process for roughly sizing fans based on the ...