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TYPES OF JUNCTION BOX

The document discusses the importance of electrical boxes for protecting wire connections and ensuring fire safety. It outlines various types of electrical boxes, including junction boxes and new work boxes, and provides guidance on their appropriate usage. New work boxes are recommended for installation in open walls prior to drywall application.

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TYPES OF JUNCTION BOX

The document discusses the importance of electrical boxes for protecting wire connections and ensuring fire safety. It outlines various types of electrical boxes, including junction boxes and new work boxes, and provides guidance on their appropriate usage. New work boxes are recommended for installation in open walls prior to drywall application.

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12 Types of Electrical Boxes and

How to Choose
Electrical boxes encase wire connections to protect them from short
circuits. They are vital for fire safety and are used for receptacles,
ceiling fans, outside outlets, and more. Unless the device is one of the
few that contains its own wires, it likely will need an electrical box.

This guide breaks down the different types of electrical boxes to safely
install electrical devices around your home.

A junction box is not a special type of box but any standard electrical
box used to enclose wire splices.

The most commonly used box for junctions is a 4-inch square box
(either metal or strong plastic), which offers ample space for making
wire connections with multiple wires or cables. Other types of boxes
can be used as junction boxes.

 Best for: Walls that do not yet have drywall (open walls)

A new work electrical box is installed in an open wall. The box is nailed
or screwed to the side of the wall studs. It is secure and strong.

If you have open walls (before installing drywall), use a new work box
rather than installing an old work box after the drywall has been
installed.

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