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Junction box

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003150

An enclosure used in electrical wiring systems to house and protect electrical connections, splices, and wiring terminations. It provides a safe and accessible location for joining multiple electrical conductors. Junction boxes are typically made of metal or plastic and must comply with local electrical codes, such as the National Electrical Code (NEC) in the United States.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003150
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectElectrical engineering
TranslationsGerman: Verteilkasten; Spanish: caja de conexiones; French: boîte de jonction
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Junction box",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An enclosure used in electrical wiring systems to house and protect electrical connections, splices, and wiring terminations. It provides a safe and accessible location for joining multiple electrical conductors. Junction boxes are typically made of metal or plastic and must comply with local electrical codes, such as the National Electrical Code (NEC) in the United States.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Verteilkasten",
    "es": "caja de conexiones",
    "fr": "boîte de jonction"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/junction-box/"
}

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