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    Junction Boxes

    Also known as an Electrical Outlet Box or Outlet Box, Junction boxes act as an enclosure that provides secure housing for electrical wiring and devices to protect them from external forces such as weather, neighbouring materials and vandalism. They act as a connector to a pattress and in a lot of cases can be found installed behind a downlighter.

    How do junction boxes work?

    A junction box provides points on entry for lighting & electrical cables. It is important to note that they come in various shapes and sizes, so choosing the right one is vital to stay safe and legally compliant. They also have different points of entry, consisting of knockout, integrated thread or self-sealing membranes.

    Internally, there are mounting points for screws in each corner, so you should use the correct masonry plugs, anchors and fixings for the surface you are mounting to such as a wall, skirting board or ceiling.

    Once the junction box has been mounted and all the cables have been prepared, wiring connections can be made using the correct connectors such as cable terminals and splices. A sealed box lid or box cover then provides security for all the internal components.

    What materials are they made from?

    A weatherproof junction box can be made from various plastics and metals. Both are suitable for most household projects but metal boxes require grounding and must be connected to the ground system of the circuit.

    Types of Junction boxes

    They are typically an adaptable box, which means some are cross-functional. Although, you should never use a standard box for a specialty job. For example, a round box is only used for lightweight fixtures and shouldn't be used for a ceiling fan.

    What IP ratings are available?

    IP ratings such as; IP20, IP2X, IP40, IP44, IP54, IP55, IP65, IP66, IP67 and IP68 are available

    For more information on IP ratings click here

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    Bopla
    98 x 64 x 34mm
    98mm
    Polyamide
    64mm
    34mm
    IP65
    0, -
    -
    -
    2
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    CE-TEK
    260 x 160 x 90mm
    260mm
    Polyester
    160mm
    90mm
    IP66
    26
    Black
    ATEX
    10
    M20
    -
    -
    -
    -
    WISKA
    85 x 85 x 51mm
    85mm
    Polypropylene
    85mm
    51mm
    IP66
    -
    Grey
    -
    8
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    WISKA
    190x140x140mm
    190mm
    ABS
    140mm
    140mm
    IP65
    -
    RAL 7035 Light Grey
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Schneider Electric
    165 x 85 x 120mm
    165mm
    Polypropylene
    85mm
    120mm
    IP55
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Yes
    Green Premium
    WISKA
    200 x 160 x 94mm
    200mm
    Polycarbonate
    160mm
    94mm
    IP66, IP67
    -
    White
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    ABB
    200 x 170 x 80mm
    220mm
    Thermoplastic
    170mm
    80mm
    IP65
    -
    Grey
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    WISKA
    200 x 160 x 94mm
    200mm
    Polycarbonate
    160mm
    94mm
    IP66, IP67
    -
    RAL7035
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    CE-TEK
    75 x 160 x 75mm
    75mm
    Polyester
    75mm
    160mm
    IP66
    -
    Black
    ATEX
    -
    6 x M20
    -
    -
    -
    -
    HellermannTyton
    162x78x116mm
    162mm
    Polystyrene
    78mm
    116mm
    IP67
    -
    Grey
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    WISKA
    160 x 140 x 81mm
    160mm
    Polypropylene
    140mm
    81mm
    IP66, IP67
    -
    Black
    -
    10
    -
    57A
    -
    -
    -
    HellermannTyton
    108x64x108mm
    108mm
    Polystyrene
    64mm
    108mm
    IP67
    -
    Grey
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    CE-TEK
    160 x 160 x 90mm
    160mm
    Polyester
    160mm
    90mm
    IP66
    15
    Black
    ATEX
    4
    M20
    -
    -
    -
    -
    CE-TEK
    160 x 90 x 260mm
    160mm
    Polyester
    90mm
    260mm
    IP66
    -
    Black
    ATEX
    -
    8 x M20
    -
    -
    -
    -
    WISKA
    200 x 160 x 94mm
    200mm
    Polycarbonate
    160mm
    94mm
    IP66, IP67
    -
    Black
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    HellermannTyton
    241x95x180mm
    241mm
    Polystyrene
    95mm
    180mm
    IP67
    -
    Grey
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    WISKA
    140 x 140 x 82mm
    140mm
    Polypropylene
    140mm
    82mm
    IP66, IP67
    -
    Black
    -
    14
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    ABB
    310 x 240 x 110mm
    310mm
    Thermoplastic
    240mm
    110mm
    IP65
    -
    Grey
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    ABB
    153 x 110 x 66mm
    153mm
    Thermoplastic
    110mm
    66mm
    IP65
    -
    Grey
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Altech
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Grey
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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