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Searching for the best Electrical Boxes | Alliedmoulded.com

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  Browsing for the best Electrical Boxes? Alliedmoulded.com provides long-lasting durability, making them an ideal choice for DIY enthusiasts and professional electricians alike. We offer enduring durability, which makes them a great option for both professional electricians and home renovators. Allied Moulded boxes make your project easier without compromising quality because they are lightweight and highly sturdy. Visit our site for more info. Electrical Boxes

Making Electrical Box Fill Calculations Easy

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  When you use an electrical enclosure, you can only put so many things inside of it before you exceed electrical code, and that can be a major problem. It’s important to know how to fill a box according to ratings. This guide will show you the easiest way to calculate box volumes and ratings to stay within regulations. Regardless of the enclosure accessories and devices, you can follow this guide for quick success.   Box Ratings   Every electrical enclosure is rated by the manufacturer. This rating tells you specifically what the non-metallic boxes can hold, and those specifications depend on the gauge of wire you use. As an example, a box could have a rating of 7/10, 8/12, 9/14.   These numbers show you the volume allowances (explained in the next section) for varying wire gauges. As you can see, smaller gauges allow for more volume allowances because they take up less space in the box.   Many electrical enclosures have their ratings printed right on th...