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A junction box is a device that connects electrical cables. They are usually found in applications where multiple electrical outlets or breakers are required to be connected. A junction box is often located at the point where power from a source, such as an external service panel, enters the building. In order for this type of equipment to work, the two wires carrying electricity must share the same path for their entire length. At first glance, the junction box may look like a piece of equipment that is not important. However, when you think about the safety issues and the potential costs associated with electrical failures, – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: What are the main purposes of a junction box?


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What are the main purposes of a junction box?
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A junction box is a device that connects
electrical cables. They are usually found in
applications where multiple electrical outlets or
breakers are required to be connected. A junction
box is often located at the point where power
from a source, such as an external service panel,
enters the building. In order for this type of
equipment to work, the two wires carrying
electricity must share the same path for their
entire length. At first glance, the junction box
may look like a piece of equipment that is not
important. However, when you think about the
safety issues and the potential costs associated
with electrical failures, it is much more
important than you would have thought. A junction
box performs several important functions.
Junction boxes play an important role in the
electrical industry and it is essential that they
are construction according to the standards set
by engineers. They are also used in other
applications such as protection of sensitive
electronics against dust, moisture and heat. The
main function of a junction box is to keep people
and animals away from live electrical
connections. Main characteristics of a junction
box A junction box is a device which allows you
to connect several sets of electrical wires. Its
main purpose is to provide efficiency and fast
connection in wiring works. The enclosure usually
consists of a metal frame, plastic cover,
terminal block and the supporting mounting
brackets. Junction boxes have many functions.
They house all the electrical connections between
circuit breakers, switch panels, and insulators.
They also are used to protect the wiring within a
structure by providing a barrier against
environmental hazards. We use Junction box to
connect electrical components together. They
consist of the actual enclosure, terminals and
connectors. The enclosure ranges from plastic to
metal depending on the environmental conditions
of where it will be mounted. These conditions
consist of the level of humidity and presence of
dust or gas.
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