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Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.The clearance in front of a distribution panel is 3 feet or 1 meter depending in which country you live. Around the distribution panel there is no distance stated. An in wall flush distribution panel has zero clearance.
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Are junction boxes usually wired in the first floor?

Junction boxes are usually laid out so that the circuit splices are located in the basement and in the attic. Attic junction boxes have to have a vertical clearance of three feet above it to make it legal.


Are Junction boxes used wire exposed portions of the basement?

They can be used if need be. But, know that all junction boxes must be covered and they must be accessible at all times. That can be placed above a drop ceiling with panels that can be removed but not above a permanent sheet rock or wood ceiling.


Do main outside electrical breaker boxes need grout?

Outside breaker distribution panels must be rated for outdoor use and are already weather proof. If this is not the case then a protective covering must be made around the panel to keep the weather elements away from the box. If either of these options are used then the distribution box does not have to be caulked.


What is a 15 amp electrical outlet?

A #14 copper wire rated at 15 amps is the minimum size wire for a 15 amp receptacle.


The metal junction boxes that we are installing receptacles in have no ground screw just holes in the back for mounting and knockouts How do you properly ground j boxes?

Make your own ground screw. Use a #8 x 1/2"or #10 x 1/2" sheet metal pan head screw and screw it into one of the holes in the back of the box. In the back of the box you might see a raised portion where the original ground screw came out of, use that hole. Wrap the ground wire around the pan head screw and it will tighten up very nicely and make a good ground.

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What is the purpose of someone using a electric pallet truck?

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Will Wal-Mart let me use multiple cheerios coupons if I buy multiple boxes of Cheerios?

As long as you use one coupon per item purchased at Wal-Mart, you will be allowed to use your three coupons on the 3 separate purchases. If the coupon indicates an amount off the purchase of 3 boxes, you will not be allowed to use all three coupons when purchasing only 3 boxes.


To cover a area which is 16ft by 13 ft and the tile that in one box equal 32.4 sq ft how many boxes will you need?

you will need 7 boxes. a room 16' x 13' = 208 square feet. 208sq. ft./ 32.4 = 6.42 boxes. then adding 10% for breakage and cutting you should purchase a minimum of 7 full boxes.


How do you get pass the three boxes?

just walk around them, not that hard.


Is brown always the color for shipping boxes to residents in America?

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