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Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Idea Granular Category Code Igcc:
- 4429 >> Weatherproof boxes
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
- Product Type:
- Outlet Box
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E28688
- Volume:
- 16 in³
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Color:
- Silver
- Product Material:
- Aluminum Die Cast
Thomas & Betts S-47 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many conduit hubs does the Thomas & Betts S-47 outlet box have, and what size are they?
The S-47 is a round five-hole box with 1/2 inch hub openings, so you can bring conduit in from up to five points on one box. That lets it serve as a through or corner feed point rather than a dead end, which is why it gets used at junction and fixture points on exposed 1/2 inch conduit runs.
2) What is the cubic inch capacity of the S-47 box for conductor fill?
16 cubic inches. That volume is the number you use when you count conductors, devices and clamps for box fill, so it decides how many wires you can legally land in it. If your splice count pushes past what 16 cubic inches allows, move up to a larger weatherproof box.
3) Does the S-47 come with a ground lug already in it?
Yes, the box ships with a lug installed, so you have a bonding point in the box without having to add a separate grounding screw or lug kit. That is the difference between the S-47 and plain five-hole bodies that leave you to source the ground means separately.
4) Is the Thomas & Betts S-47 box suitable for outdoor or wet location work?
It is a die cast aluminum weatherproof-style box, catalogued by the manufacturer under weatherproof boxes, so it is built for exposed and outdoor conduit work rather than dry interior use. Pair it with a matching gasketed cover to keep the opening sealed.
5) Is the Thomas & Betts S-47 outlet box UL listed?
It carries UL file E28688. If your inspector or spec calls for a listed weatherproof box on the run, that file number is what you cite.
6) Can I use the S-47 as a junction box for a lighting or fixture drop?
That is what the five 1/2 inch openings are for. Feed in, feed out, and take a drop off a third hub, with the built-in lug giving you the bonding point for the equipment ground. Watch the 16 cubic inch fill if you are splicing several circuits in the same body.
7) What material and finish is the S-47 box, and will it corrode outdoors?
Die cast aluminum with a silver finish. Aluminum bodies are the usual choice on exposed outdoor conduit because they do not rust like steel, though on coastal or chemical sites many specs still call for a coated or PVC-coated body instead.
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