Questions tagged [junction-box]
A junction box is a container used to enclose electrical connections (junctions). Use with the [electrical] tag. Use with [wiring] if your questions involves wires.
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Which extension ring for stucco?
I installed single gang boxes for my exterior wall: https://www.homedepot.com/pep/202077343
My stucco contractor said all of these boxes are not deep enough and he needs an extension ring to bring the ...
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What type of cable clamp should be used with this box?
What type of cable clamp should be used with this box?
The diameter of those knockouts is roughly 5/8", which I think makes them 3/8 knockouts - does that sound right? If so, do they make cable ...
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How to remove the "knockout" from a Carlon PVC outdoor box?
I purchased an outdoor GFI plug and box combo at Home Depot (Canada). The instructions I saw online talked about the inner box being metal and that you simply unscrewed the cap over the box hole you ...
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Wireway or pull-box size for 2" conduit and 1/0 wire
I need to figure out what size box to mount in the corner where the wall meets the ceiling (actually, a soffit) inside my garage.
I'm going to have one 2" conduit entering from the top, carrying ...
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Are rubber grommets OK for junction box?
I'm looking at options for lighting my basement workshop. I really like these "canless" ones that would mount in the suspended ceiling. Interestingly, some come with junction boxes, but MANY do not--...
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How do I mount a junction box behind a vinyl mounting block?
What type of box do I use to get the junction box flush with the mounting block?
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Can I put a metal junction box on the side of a joist and run a cable across the face to the other side?
I would like to install a junction box with two incoming circuits via FMC, one outgoing FMC (clothes dryer) and one outgoing as NM-B (washer).
The junction box should go onto the ceiling of an ...
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How to connect an outdoor-rated single gang jbox to an outdoor-rated "main lug" box?
I want to attach a 120V outlet to the side of an outdoor "main lug" enclosure.
The outdoor-rated "main lug" box has knockouts on the bottom and sides.
The outdoor-rated single gang ...
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Covered patio junction box requirements
I'm in Florida and completing a covered patio project that extends my current roof over the patio. The ceiling height is 9'. I'm looking to extend the existing outdoor circuit that is GFCI protected ...
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Light Fixture, Fan and GFCI share supply, all function except Light Fixture -- unless power is consumed via GFCI
I have concerning behavior from a light switch and GFCI outlet. I apologize for the length, I'm trying to be thorough as I have a pretty good understand of how wiring should work, but it's...not...So ...
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How Should I Extend This Wiring For a Ceiling Light?
I’m working on replacing a wall light fixture with one in the center ceiling. There is no wiring in the ceiling. It’s an old building and there is another floor above this with no space above the ...
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Does crossbar need to be flush against junction box?
I have a question regarding installing a chandelier light fixture in my apartment. The light fixture I bought came with a standard crossbar and I originally screwed it flush into the junction box. ...
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Box mounting point
What are the chances of this setup passing an inspection? 4x4 box is mounted on a stud, relay attached to the bottom 1/2 knockout, transformer will be mounted at the front of the box. This is in ...
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Box needed for outdoor porch light?
I am replacing an old outdoor covered porch light fixture with a new LED fixture. The back of the new fixture plate is only about 1 inch max and needs to be flush with the existing wooden support ...
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Installing new outlet in the middle of an existing run
We're in the process of doing some minor reno in our basement, and we'd like to put our entertainment center in one corner. Unfortunately there's no plug near there, so I want to add one.
The ...
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