What are underground electrical boxes called?

What are underground electrical boxes called?

Pull boxes provide an enclosure for underground electrical and telecommunications equipment. Pull boxes are access points to pull and feed conductors, they do not have wiring inside.

Can I bury a junction box in the ground?

The in-ground installation for CANTEX PVC junction boxes is also simple, but always be sure to follow all national and regional electrical codes. Article 314-29 of the National Electrical Code states that listed junction boxes may be buried without excavating parts of buildings, sidewalks, other paving, or earth.

What’s an electrical pull box?

Definition of pull box : a metal box with a blank cover that is installed in an accessible place in a run of conduit to facilitate the pulling in of wires or cables.

What is the purpose of an electrical pull box?

Pull boxes are used along with conduit to simplify wiring installation, hence their name. They are made of sheet metal, cast metal, or a non-metallic material, and provide a way to pull conductors long distances without placing excessive strain on the wire or insulation.

Why can’t you bury a junction box?

It is against most building codes to bury a junction box in the wall. In addition to being dangerous, doing so is also impractical. If an electrician needed to access the junction box, she would need to cut a hole in the wall.

Can I use a pull box as a junction box?

Pull boxes allow long wiring runs to be installed in shorter intervals, and can be used for both straight and angled pulls. Although they have the same appearance as junction boxes, pull boxes do not have wiring connections inside. They are only access points for pulling and feeding conductors into a raceway system.

How do you ground a plastic junction box?

Plastic boxes cannot be grounded in the same way. But it’s still necessary to bring the equipment-grounding conductor into the enclosure to ground devices such as switches and receptacles. Connect the bare or green wire directly to the green screw on the device.

Can I use a plastic junction box outside?

Plastic junction boxes cannot be used with metal conduit, which is required in various installations, such as outdoors or when wiring runs are exposed (not concealed inside wall or ceiling cavities).