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CONTENTS
PUBLISHER
Danny J. Salchert OFFICE MANAGER
Anita Salchert ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
Bart Beason bart@epsmag.net CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Derek Gaylard CIRCULATION DIRECTOR
Pam Fulmer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Jennifer Tuck • Vincent R. Miller
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PRESIDENT
Danny J. Salchert
FEATURES 6
Thinking Inside the Box
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Maintenance Concerns for Arc Flash Protective Clothing
By Jennifer Tuck
By Vincent R. Miller
DEPARTMENTS 22 Industry News 28 Product Focus 40 Ad Index
ON THE COVER Photo provided by IPEX
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Executive and Advertising Offices 3591 Cahaba Beach Road Birmingham, AL 35242 toll free: 800.981.4541 phone: 205.981.4541 fax: 205.981.4544 www.epsmag.net • danny@epsmag.net Electrical Products & Solutions™ is published twelve times a year on a monthly basis by ABD Communications, Inc., 3591 Cahaba Beach Road, Birmingham, Alabama, 35242, USA. Electrical Products & Solutions™ is distributed free to qualified subscribers. Non-qualified subscription rates are $57.00 per year in the U.S. and Canada and $84.00 per year for foreign subscribers (surface mail). U.S. Postage paid at Birmingham, Alabama and additional mailing offices. Electrical Products & Solutions™ is distributed to qualified readers in the electrical contracting industry. Publisher is not liable for all content (including editorial and illustrations provided by advertisers) of advertisements published and does not accept responsibility for any claims made against the publisher. It is the advertiser’s or agency’s responsibility to obtain appropriate releases on any item or individuals pictured in an advertisement. Reproduction of this magazine in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ABD Communications, Inc., P.O. Box 382885 Birmingham, Alabama 35238-2885
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FEATURE • Scepter JBox Next Generation Junction Box
Thinking Inside the Box
By Jennifer Tuck, Marketing Project Manager for IPEX USA LLC
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unction boxes are an often over- uct innovation over the past few decades; looked yet critical component in an you could even say they’ve “stood the test
electrical wiring system. Their main purpose is as an enclosure used to contain wiring junctions, intersections, or points along a raceway where access is required (e.g. pulling in cable). In secondary applications, junction boxes are used to contain custom electronics, push buttons, and display panels where protection from harsh (eg. wet) environments is required. PVC junction boxes have seen little prod-
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of time”. We felt it was time to take an existing product and revolutionize it. The result is the Scepter® JBox™, the next generation junction box.
The Design Challenge Our goal was to develop a product that would address the annoyances and concerns of electrical contractors, maintain all of the performance Continued on page 8
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requirements of existing junction boxes and incorporate new user friendly features. We met with electrical contractors from across the nation asking them about junction boxes - their likes and their dislikes, where and how junction boxes were used and what could be improved. By doing this we learned a lot about what was important to contractors installing junction boxes in the field. At the same time, we worked with our R&D center to develop a proprietary gasket formulation that would work with our new technology and deliver a seal that met the highest NEMA rating possible. Another key design feature that we considered was how to create a completely non-metallic fastening system. Dealing with loose screws added a lot of time during the installation of a junction box, not to mention the corrosion issues that can occur with metallic screws. Designed for indoor and outdoor use and features that will save contractors time to perform in the most demanding envi- (and money) during the installation The result is the new Scepter JBox. ronments, the Scepter JBox is loaded with process. Continued on page 12
Features that Save Time
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FEATURE • Scepter JBox Next Generation Junction Box
Utilizing dual injection molding technology, the Scepter JBox features a fully integrated molded gasket. No more wasted time spent positioning a loose gasket into a cover or replacing a lost one on the jobsite. The gasket was specifically formulated to be resistant to oils (NEMA 12 & 13). The cover/box design ensures a dependable seal while protecting the gasket from physical damage and external environmental forces and for submersion (NEMA 6P). The patented fastener system is fully integrated into the design of the box, 100% non-metallic and manufactured from a high-strength engineered polymer. The quarter-turn fasteners are hand-close and 12
tool-assist to open making this junction box quick and easy to install even during the most challenging installation tasks like working overhead or in tight corners. The embossed gridlines provide an easy
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reference point for the positioning of conduit connections. No more measuring required. By using the gridlines as a reference, contractors can ensure all of their conduit runs are Continued on page 14
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FEATURE • Scepter JBox Next Generation Junction Box
parallel and perpendicular. And by staying inside the “drill zone”, sufficient clearance on the inside of the box is guaranteed for a lock-nut or hub. Molded mounting feet are positioned at all four corners of the box eliminating more loose parts that required assembling. This location places the mounting feet out of the way of conduit connections and flush with the back of the box for close surface mounting. The integrated design offers improved strength and the corner position make them easily accessible to power tools. Until now, all junction box covers have been molded with support ribs on the inside of the cover. The new cover design 14
has eliminated those cross ribs offering a completely open and flat cover. Both the outside face and inside surface are clear and accessible for devices to be easily mounted. A first for PVC junction boxes, the Scepter JBox features self-tapping, molded standoffs in the base of the box for the mounting of back panels and DIN rails. Available on sizes 8” and larger, the standoffs are strategically placed to center mount DIN rails or install Back Panels. As an add-on accessory, the Pole Mount Kit (PMK4-12) makes installing the junction box onto utility power poles quick and easy. The universal kit works with wooden, concrete, steel and fiberglass
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poles of round, square and octagonal shape up to 15” in diameter. Contractors who have used the pole mount kit say that it is so easy to use they are able to attach a box to a pole in less than 10 minutes from opening to installed. Scepter JBoxes are ideal for use wherever PVC conduit and fittings are employed. They are well suited for a wide range of applications such as corrosive environments, agricultural, wash down, water and waste-water treatment facilities, marine and car washes. ❏ For more information visit www.scepterinnovation.com.
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FEATURE • Miller Safety Consultants
Maintenance Concerns for Arc Flash Protective Clothing
By Vincent R. Miller
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aintaining PPE has been an OSHA requirement of employee safety. When an employer addresses the specialty clothing of arc flash, it can be very confusing and requires evaluating the services you will use in maintaining your protection. The manufacturers of the cloth used in the arc flash protective clothing provide
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the manufacturers of the shirts, pants and other products with information on cleaning these products. Companies, such as Westex, provide a document on washing and dry-cleaning these garments to maintain the integrity of the protection they have manufactured. The manufacturer provide a basic summary of water temperature in keeping the product in a good
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condition, but the integrity of your clothing can change due to grease, hydrocarbons implanted in the fabric due to your work process. Detailed information about water PH and soap and stain removers are contained in the instructions including the number of times you may dry clean the cloth before you water wash the items. Continued on page 18
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other damage that will effect the inUsing the Internet, you can obtain the integrity of the garment. formation by going to the Company web site. Once you have done this, you should 2. Excessive wear of the fabric, such as kneeling, excessive pants length that survey your cleaning subcontractors to enfrays the fabric. sure they are following the guidelines in 3. Storage of the clothing in an environcleaning. ment that doesn’t promote growth of This is a major issue in todays working mold or excessive heat. environment. But, there are other concerns you should establish for your cloth- 4. All buckles and parts are in usable condition. ing maintenance process. These are: 1. Garment inspection for tears, discolAn employee should inspect their prooration of fabric, fraying of fabric, and tective clothing prior to use. This is not always accomplished when you look at the work schedule they have. But it is a critical item to be done. If the clothing is damaged, it needs to be removed from service and fixed or replaced. So, daily inspection is required but would a monthly or other periodic cycle of inspection be worth implementing? Stopping a job because your PPE is damaged has financial consequences, so regular inspection of clothing prior to a job would allow time to replace defective equipment. The following garment, a bib overall, was returned to the manufacturer for a broken buckle on the bib straps. As you can see, the knees and lower leg are showing excessive wear. The fabric was excessively frayed at the knee. The bottom of the leg is frayed from not raising the length to above
shoe height. An employee performing work at a lower level caused this and he did not have a insulated mat between him and the concrete. Not all our work is at chest level, so he performed the work with the resources he had available. The owner of this PPE needs to purchase a new bib overall. His jacket was unaffected. But he is now purchasing new PPE before the expected life cycle of the fabric is achieved. The suit was stored properly and laundered infrequently. And don’t forget the face protection needed. Abuse, improper storage of the PPE lend themselves to scratched or cracked face shields . The protection factor of your shield is greatly reduced and severe injuries to your face and eyes could result.
In summary, employees need to be provided the information to perform daily inspections. They are a critical part of the process. Management should inspect their products on a regular basis so we don’t have loss of income from work stoppage. Keep your storage so that damage doesn’t occur. Many times employees do not report damaged equipment for fear of discipline. This process should be addressed. An emphasis on proper care, storage and use should be encouraged. “Things happen” on jobs due to sharp edges and other equipment issues. Let’s make the difference and save lives! PPE – USE IT DON’T ABUSE IT! ❏ For more information, visit Miller Safety Consultants at: www.millersafetyltd.com, email Vince at: sales@millersafetyltd.com or give him a call at (703)367-0404.
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Industry NEWS
ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute Certifies Three Yokogawa ISA100 Wireless™ Products Yokogawa Electric Corporation’s field wireless products: FN110, a Field Wireless Communication Module – FN310, a Field Wireless Multi-Protocol Module – and FN510, a Field Wireless Multi-Function Module have all achieved ISA100 Wireless certification and are now available to the marketplace Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA (10 June 2015) – The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute announced today that Yokogawa Electric Corporation has released three new products that have all successfully achieved ISA100 Wireless certification. The ISA100 Wireless certification provides assurance that the devices will interoperate in any ISA100 Wireless compliant network. The FN110 Field Wireless Communication Module includes an ISA100 Wireless protocol stack and is the most recent
ISA100 Wireless Compliant stack to be certified. The high-performance, built-in wireless communication module is compact, lightweight and offers excellent radio sensitivity with low power consumption. The FN110 communication module can be combined with the FN310 or the FN510 to form field wireless devices connectable to an ISA100 Wireless network. View the certification by clicking here. The FN310 Field Wireless Multi-protocol Module is a protocol converter that enables wired communication protocols (HART, MODBUS, and more) to be transmitted through ISA100 Wireless networks. The FN310 comes with built in batteries, eliminating the need for cables and providing installation flexibility that would have otherwise been cost prohibitive. View the certification by clicking here. The FN510 Field Wireless Multi-Func-
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tion Module transmits multiple types of sensor signals from wired devices through ISA100 Wireless networks. The FN510 Multi-Function module supports multiple forms of inputs and outputs, including analog input, digital input, digital output, and pulse input, enabling wired legacy sensors to participate in an ISA100 Wireless network. The FN510 internal battery eliminates the need for cables and provides installation flexibility that would have otherwise been cost prohibitive. View the certification by clicking here. “These two adaptor modules allow endusers to extend coverage of legacy wired field devices and provide access to stranded data,” remarked Andre Ristaino, Managing Director of ISA100 WCI, “and the FN110 Communication Module is an ingenious allin-one communication stack/antennae combination which accelerates wireless enablement of existing field devices, an elegant solution that was a key factor in Yokogawa’s 2014 Frost and Sullivan award for Enabling Technology Leadership.” ❏
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Industry NEWS
Graybar Moves Raleigh, North Carolina Branch to New Facility Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, today announced that its Raleigh, North Carolina branch has moved to a larger, updated facility to better serve its customers. Located at 211 S. New Hope Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, the new branch features an addition of approximately 20,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, conference and training rooms and easy access from I-495. The branch will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with after-hours emergency service available. The branch can be reached at (919) 825-4900. Graybar, a Fortune 500 corporation and one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, communications and data networking products, and specializes in related supply chain management and logistics services. stocks and sells products from thousands with speed, intelligence and efficiency. For Through its network of more than 260 of manufacturers, helping its customers more information, visit www.graybar.com North American distribution facilities, it power, network and secure their facilities or call 1-800-GRAYBAR. ❏
Leviton Appoints Nick Blodis as Regional Sales Manager for Security & Automation Sales Unit Leviton today announced the appointment of Nick Blodis as Regional Sales Manager for the Upper Midwest market area of Leviton’s Security & Automation business unit. In his position, Blodis will lead Leviton’s efforts in growing revenue, formalizing and enlarging Leviton’s dealer and installer network and ensuring Leviton becomes a more important supplier to the distributors in the Upper Midwest market geographies. Blodis comes to Leviton with a diverse background and history of success in sales and business development with a focus on the security space, builder sales and the integrator dimensions of the business. Over the past two decades, he has held high-level sales, business development and operations management positions at Guardian Protection Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 26
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“Leviton is always looking to expand our sales teams with experienced, successful individuals, so we are pleased that Nick is joining us with his extensive and diverse experience in the industry,” said William Marshall, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Leviton. “We are confident that his experience and success from previous sales management and business development positions will help Leviton exceed our goals for this exciting new aspect of our business in the Upper Midwest market areas.” Blodis is a long time industry professional and CEDIA Certified Professional Designer. He resides in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, with his family. He will report to James Barton, Director of Security & Automation Sales at Leviton. ❏
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Product FOCUS
DLC Certification of T10LB4 LED Light Bar USALED announced the release of the USALED T10LB4 LED light bar, an LED linear retrofit solution for Fluorescent Lighting fixtures. The T10LB4 LED light bar format offers useful and easy to retrofit alternative to existing T8 and T12 Fluorescent fixtures in commercial buildings. The 4FT product is offered in 16W, 18W, and 28W versions. The efficacy of the light bars are an industry leading 110 lumens/watt making them ideal replacements for T8, T12, and T5HO fluorescent lamps. The T10LB4 light bar mounts easily into existing 4FT and 8FT fluorescent fixtures by magnetic clips that adhere to the inside back of the troffer. Power is connected to the T10LB4 LED light bar via line voltage wire provided with quickconnect and operates with a input voltage of 100-277V. The existing fluorescent ballast and lamp holders are not used. The light bar design life is 50,000 hrs and is supplied with 5 year warranty. The T10LB4 LED light bar is safety certified by Internet with the ETA mark (Zel) and is performance certified by DLC as an energy efficient LED linear replacement lamp. The T10LB4 LED light bar is eligible for most utility lighting program incentives such as those offered in CT, NY, and NJ by NU, ConEd, National Grid, PSEG, NYSEG, and NYSERDA. Scott Schaake, USALED CEO commented “We are extremely pleased with the performance of the new T10LB4 LED light bar solution. It offers simple and easy retrofit of existing fluorescent fixture infrastructure with typica pack of 2-4 years depending on operating hours. The T10LB4 is eligible for up to 40% incentives in the current CL&P and United Illuminating lighting incentive plans.” USALED is full turnkey LED lighting solution provider for commercial buildings. USALED offers lighting energy audits, LED product selection, payback analysis, product demonstrations, incentive processing, financing, and installation services. For more information, visit www.usaledsolutions.com
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Product FOCUS AllEarth Renewables Announces Solar Tracker Dealer Training Program AllEarth Renewables has announced a new dealer training program designed to support its growing network of solar tracker installers across the country. Participants will travel to the award-winning tracker manufacturer’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Williston, Vt. The first dealer training was held in Vermont last month. “As we expand the availability our product across the country and the dealer network out there installing it, we are committed to working hard to train our solar partners so they can be as successful selling our product as we have been,” said David Blittersdorf, president and CEO of AllEarth Renewables. “These trainings are designed to give installers the technical expertise to complete one-day installs of our pre-engineered dual-axis tracking system and boost their knowledge of our cutting edge product.” The company has more than 70 dealers across the country. There are two tiers of training for dealers. The “Installation Training” gives new installers a broad overview of the AllEarth Solar Tracker and how it works, as well as an understanding of the product’s components. It includes a walk-through of the tracker’s production process, a tour of the nearby 2.2 MW Claire Solar project with 366 trackers, and the one-day installation of a tracker behind the company’s manufacturing facility. The company’s “Elite Training” is designed for the experienced tracker dealer and provides a deep dive into the technical aspects of the product. Participants will gain insight into the company’s production and quality control processes, mechanical and electric components, software, UCC dashboard data and site analytics tools. The training also includes hands-on tracker inspection and project engineering. For more information, visit www.allearthrenewables.com
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Product FOCUS Eaton’s New E2VAC Mining Vacuum Circuit Breaker Helps Enhance Safety and Equipment Protection in Mining and Metals Applications Power management company Eaton today announced the new E2VAC Mining Circuit Breaker, a low-voltage, vacuum-based breaker solution with advanced monitoring and optional integral remote racking. Designed to improve reliability, productivity and worker safety in powercenters and other panel applications in underground mining and metals operations, the E2VAC’s vacuum contactor technology significantly reduces the risk of energy released during an arc event. The new breaker is available as a fixed drawer assembly or with integral remote racking capability that allows the breaker to be racked in and out from service at a safe distance. The breaker also features the EDR-5000 relay with advanced monitoring capabilities, which improve on basic monitoring tools to help maximize power quality. By improving diagnostic and communications options, the breaker is designed to indicate symptoms before failure occurs, expanding safety and reliability for workers and the surrounding equipment. “Safety is paramount in mining operations, and this addition to Eaton’s Mining Molded Case Circuit Breaker series reflects Eaton’s innovative approach to helping protect people and equipment,” said Andy Smith, product manager, Eaton. “The E2VAC will not only improve mine safety with integral remote racking and vacuum interruption, but also with better monitoring – reading kilowatt demand, reactive power demand, power factor and frequency measurements, to name a few.” Additionally, the E2VAC includes audible and visual blown fuse indications, eliminating the reliance on electronic notifications to personnel and allowing users to look directly into the breaker for a blown fuse signal, enabling efficient and safe repair or replacement. For more information, visit www.eaton.com/mining
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Product FOCUS Platinum Tools® Debuts Net Prowler™ PRO Test Kit at 2015 InfoComm Net Prowler™ Combines Network Testing (Physical Layer and Link), Cable Verification & Troubleshooting, and PoE Voltage Testing in a Handheld Tester with a Full-Color Display…all with the Capability of Saving and Printing Test Results From a Personal Computer Platinum Tools®, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to announce that it will debut the Net Prowler™ Pro Test Kit during InfoComm 2015, held in Orlando, Fla. from June 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center, booth #3779. The Net Prowler Pro Test Kit (P/N TNP850K1) is now shipping with an MSRP of $999.95. A tester only kit (P/N TNP700) is also available with an MSRP of $799.95. “The Net Prowler™ combines network testing (physical layer and link), IP device address mapping, cable troubleshooting and PoE voltage testing in a handheld tester with a full-color display…all with the capability of saving and printing test results from a personal computer,” explained George Jang, Platinum Tools product manager. “The Net Prowler™ provides full cable testing on any category network, coax, or telephone cable. It will display wire map, numbered ID remotes, and any faults, including shorts, opens, miswires, split pairs, and reverses.” The full-featured Net Prowler™ measures cable length (using TDR technology) and generates tone levels for signal tracing and cable identification on all pairs, a selected pair, or a selected pin. The unit also enables quick identification of a network drops link capability and current link status. Net Prowler™ also tests the presence of PoE on the network drop and what class of PoE per IEEE 802.3 af/at with load test for voltage drop. These network tests can also be saved for record keeping and printing using the companion software application. For more information, visit www.platinumtools.com
DEWALT Announces 20V MAX* XR™ Brushless SDS Hammer DEWALT announced the 1” 20V MAX* XR™ Brushless SDS Hammer (DCH273P2), the first brushless rotary hammer available from this professional power tool brand. Ideal for use in concrete drilling applications, the 1” 20V MAX* XR™ Brushless SDS Hammer is powered by a DEWALT-built brushless motor that provides 2.1 Joules of Impact Energy**, and is optimized for chipping work and drilling diameters of 1/2” or less. With only 6.6 m/s² vibration felt by the user at the handle, this lightweight, SHOCKS™ equipped rotary hammer is designed for comfortable use. The 1” 20V MAX* XR™ Brushless SDS Hammer comes kitted with a 5.0 Amp hour lithium ion battery and is compatible with DEWALT’s onboard cordless HEPA dust extractor (D25303DH sold separately). The rotary hammer also includes a retractable utility hook that allows it to be hung not only from a belt but also lifts, ladders, carts, etc. The hammer also features an LED with a 20 second delay that provides visibility in dimly lit spaces. The 1” 20V MAX* XR™ Brushless SDS Hammer is part of the DEWALT Perform & Protect™ line of power tools. DEWALT Perform & Protect™ tools are designed to provide a high level of one or more of the following: control, dust containment or low vibration, without sacrificing performance. The DCH273P2 (kit) and DCH273P2B (bare tool) are expected to retail for approximately $499 and $299 respectively and will be available wherever DEWALT products are sold in June 2015. The tool will come standard with a three-year limited warranty, two-year free service contract and 90-day money-back guarantee. * Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18. ** According to EPTA-procedure 05/2009. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com 36
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Product FOCUS Evolution™ Series Hinged Wall Box from Legrand Offers Quick Access to Power, Data, and A/V in Multi-Function Spaces As part of the Evolution Series of floor, wall and ceiling boxes, Legrand has introduced a new Wiremold® hinged wall box designed to provide quick and easy access to power, data and A/V connections. It is available in 4-gang and 8-gang configurations and is ideal for both remodel and new construction projects. The hinged wall box is designed for large spaces such as lecture halls, ballrooms and conference rooms where frequently changing events often require a unique mix of power, data and A/V services. Legrand Senior Product Manager Michael Cole, said, “With the hinged wall box, users can quickly connect and disconnect power, data and A/V cables according to what the event requires. And, as an added benefit, whether the box is in use or not, the locking cover prevents unauthorized access.” The hinged main door opens a full 180 degrees to provide convenient access. Boxes are designed to fit into standard 2” x 4” wall construction. Trade size knock-outs range from ¾” to 2” on the bottom and side. A small egress door in the front of the box allows wires and cables to exit while the main door is secured. These all-steel boxes are painted white inside and out and can also be painted to coordinate with wall colors. A black painted version is also available. For more information, visit www.legrand.us
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Advertiser INDEX This advertisers index is compiled as a courtesy to our readers. While every effort is made to provide a complete and accurate listing of companies, page numbers and reader service numbers, the publisher is not responsible for errors.
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