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Carlon 3/4 Inch Gray PVC Non-Metallic Box Adapter for Conduit to Enclosure Connection

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Carlon 3/4 Inch Gray PVC Non-Metallic Box Adapter

Professional Conduit to Enclosure Connection Solution

The Carlon 3/4 Inch Gray PVC Non-Metallic Box Adapter provides reliable connection between non-metallic conduit and electrical enclosures. This professional-grade adapter features durable PVC construction in gray finish, designed for secure installation through knockout connections in various electrical applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • 3/4 Inch Size: Standard trade size ensures compatibility with common conduit and enclosure systems for versatile installation options.
  • Gray PVC Construction: Non-metallic material provides corrosion resistance and electrical isolation for long-lasting performance.
  • Knockout Installation: Simple insertion through knockout design enables quick and secure connection to electrical enclosures.
  • Universal Compatibility: Adapts non-metallic conduit to all electrical enclosures for flexible system design and installation.
  • Professional Grade: Carlon quality construction ensures reliable performance in electrical distribution applications.

Technical Specifications

  • Application: Adapts non-metallic conduit to all electrical enclosures by inserting adapter through knockout and
  • Brand Label: Carlon
  • Country Of Origin: Canada (CA)
  • Department: Electrical
  • Effective Date: 20080116
  • Product Color: Gray

Professional Applications

  • Residential Electrical Systems
  • Commercial Building Wiring
  • Industrial Control Panels
  • Electrical Distribution Boxes
  • Conduit System Connections
  • Electrical Enclosure Installations

Why Choose Carlon Quality?

Carlon delivers trusted electrical components with proven reliability and professional-grade construction. This non-metallic box adapter represents the quality and durability that electrical professionals depend on for secure conduit to enclosure connections in demanding applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Brand Label:
Carlon
Department:
Electrical
Effective Date:
20080116
Product Color:
Grey
Product Group:
Conduit & Raceway
Product Type:
Terminal Adapter
Product Subgroup:
PVC Conduit & Fittings

Carlon E996E – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Carlon E996 PVC box adapter fit a standard 3/4 inch knockout in a panel or junction box?
Yes. The Carlon E996 box adapter is sized to trade size, so the 3/4 inch version (E996E) goes through a standard 3/4 inch knockout. You insert the adapter through the knockout from outside and secure it on the inside, then the conduit side takes 3/4 inch non-metallic conduit. Match the trade size of the adapter to the knockout you are filling, not to the box size.
2) Will the E996 box adapter work on a metal panel or only on PVC boxes?
Either. The adapter is designed to land non-metallic conduit on electrical enclosures generally, and it installs through a knockout, which is how a steel panel, a metal junction box and a molded PVC box are all punched. The fitting being non-metallic does not restrict it to non-metallic boxes, it just means the raceway entry itself is plastic.
3) Can I use one Carlon E996 adapter to step down from 1 inch conduit to a 3/4 inch knockout?
No. Each E996 is a single trade size on both ends, so the 1 inch E996F terminates 1 inch conduit into a 1 inch knockout. To land 1 inch conduit on a smaller opening you need a reducing bushing or reducing washers at the box, or you change the conduit size at the fitting before it reaches the enclosure. Ordering a smaller adapter will not make the larger conduit fit it.
4) What trade sizes does the Carlon E996 non-metallic box adapter come in?
Nine trade sizes, 1/2 inch through 4 inch: 1/2 (E996D), 3/4 (E996E), 1 (E996F), 1-1/4 (E996G), 1-1/2 (E996H), 2 (E996J), 2-1/2 (E996K-CAR), 3 (E996L) and 4 inch (E996N). That covers a branch circuit run in 1/2 and 3/4 up to feeder and service-size PVC at 3 and 4 inch, so one part family handles a whole panel board or pull box if you are standardizing.
5) Can I use a PVC box adapter instead of a male terminal adapter with a locknut?
They solve the same problem from different directions. The Carlon E996 box adapter is a one-piece PVC fitting that passes through the knockout and terminates non-metallic conduit at the enclosure. A threaded male terminal adapter does the same job but relies on a locknut and threaded engagement, which is what you want when the enclosure hub is tapped or when you need a metal-to-PVC transition. For an untapped knockout in a standard box or panel, the E996 adapter is the simpler part because there is no thread to match.
6) Is the Carlon E996 adapter safe to use in a damp or corrosive area like a parking garage or wash-down room?
The E996 is all non-metallic PVC, gray, so there is nothing in the fitting to rust the way a steel connector does at the box entry, which is usually the first thing to go in a damp environment. That is the main reason spec writers call out PVC raceway systems in garages, water plants and coastal work. The PVC body also keeps the raceway entry non-conductive at the enclosure.
7) Do I need glue to install a Carlon PVC box adapter?
The conduit side of the E996 adapter is a PVC socket, so it is solvent welded to the conduit with PVC cement the same as any other rigid non-metallic conduit joint. The enclosure side needs no cement, it is captured mechanically at the knockout. Budget for solvent cement and a cleaner on the job, they are not supplied with the fitting.
8) What are the large 2-1/2, 3 and 4 inch PVC box adapters used for?
Feeder and service work. E996K-CAR at 2-1/2 inch, E996L at 3 inch and E996N at 4 inch land large PVC raceway into pull boxes, gutters, panelboards and switchgear enclosures, typically underground feeder runs coming up into equipment. Same knockout-through installation as the small sizes, just heavier to handle and worth checking the knockout on the equipment actually goes that large before ordering.
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Does the Carlon E996E come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Carlon E996E is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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