You already know when and where you need electrical enclosures, but you still have to choose the right enclosure for the right job. In some cases, the decision is made for you. Fire code, environmental conditions, or other factors might limit your options to a point of simplicity. In plenty of other cases, though, multiple types of enclosures would all work fine. Getting the best box for the best price requires you to consider more angles. At the top of the list is the enclosure material. There are times when building codes require you to use metal. There are times when metal is completely unviable, but if you're in a case between the two, which should you choose? Today, you can consider four ways that non-metallic enclosures can prevent maintenance issues and save you time and money. Corrosion One of the obvious advantages of using non-metallic enclosures is that they are less susceptible to corrosion. In fact, polycarbonate and fiberglass enclosures are resistant to many fo
