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2. Pattress - Wikipedia

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   External pattress boxes: power and data sockets. A pattress or pattress box or fitting box (in the United States and Canada, electrical wall switch box, electrical wall outlet box, electrical ceiling box, switch box, outlet box, electrical box, etc.) is the container for the space behind electrical fittings such as power outlet sockets, light switches, or fixed light fixtures.

3. Junction box - Wikipedia

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   A similar, usually wall mounted, container used mainly to accommodate switches, sockets and the associated connecting wiring is called a pattress. The term junction box may also be used for a larger item, such as a piece of street furniture. In the UK, such items are often called a cabinet. See Enclosure (electrical).

4. Electrical wiring in North America - Wikipedia

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   Cable type TC is especially intended for use in tray systems. Special wiring rules apply to wet or corrosive locations, [ 13 ] and to locations which present an explosion hazard. [ 14 ] Wiring materials for use in the United States must generally be made and tested to product standards set by NEMA and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and must ...

5. Spectrum cable introduces a new souped-up ‘cable box.’ What ...

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   The new box, called XUMO, replaces the old set-top cable box and has several new features. Spectrum cable introduces a new souped-up ‘cable box.’ What it does, how much it costs

6. Electrical enclosure - Wikipedia

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   Polycarbonate, glass-reinforced, and fiberglass boxes are used where stronger cabinets are required, and may additionally have a gasket to exclude dust and moisture. Metal cabinets may meet the conductivity requirements for electrical safety bonding and shielding of enclosed equipment from electromagnetic interference.

7. Cable tray - Wikipedia

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   Cable trays are used as an alternative to open wiring or electrical conduit systems, and are commonly used for cable management in commercial and industrial construction. They are especially useful in situations where changes to a wiring system are anticipated, since new cables can be installed by laying them in the tray, instead of pulling ...

8. Distribution board - Wikipedia

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   A distribution board (also known as panelboard, circuit breaker panel, breaker panel, electric panel, fuse box or DB box) is a component of an electricity supply system that divides an electrical power feed into subsidiary circuits while providing a protective fuse or circuit breaker for each circuit in a common enclosure.

9. Cable box (outside) - Wikipedia

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   A cable box is a metal enclosure (found in the vicinity of a house that has cable service) that connects a house or building to the cable provider. [1] The box is usually located near the connection points for other service connections (electric or telephone). Other locations of the cable box include centralized locations (apartment buildings ...