Eaton B-Line series Type 1 junction boxes, 16" height, 6" length, 16" width, NEMA 1, Screw cover, SC enclosure, Surface mounted, Small single door, 7 side knockouts,9 top-bottom knockouts, Thru holes, Carbon steel
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Product Specs
- Bottom Knockouts:
- 9
- Certifications:
- UL 50
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Cover Type:
- Screw
- Finish Color:
- Painted
- Mounting Hole Details:
- Thru holes
- Mounting Method:
- Surface
- Nema Rating:
- 1
- Product Height:
- 16 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 6 in
- Product Weight:
- 15.2 lb
- Product Width:
- 16 in
- Side Knockouts:
- 7
- Special Features:
- Keyhole slots on cover, plated screws
- Top Knockouts:
- 9
- Wall Thickness:
- 16 gauge
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- SC enclosure
- Product Color:
- ANSI 61 Grey
- Product Style:
- Small single door
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
B-LINE 16166 SC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can a NEMA 1 screw-cover junction box like the B-Line 16166 SC be used outdoors or in a wash-down area?
No. The 16166 SC carries a NEMA 1 rating, which is indoor use only, for protection against incidental contact and falling dirt. It gives no protection against water, rain, hose-down, or dust. For a loading dock, rooftop, kitchen, or any damp location you need a NEMA 3R, 4, or 4X enclosure instead. Indoors, in an electrical room, plant ceiling, or corridor, it's the right class of box.
2) What are the actual dimensions of the B-Line 16166 SC junction box?
It's a 16 x 16 x 6 inch box: 16 inch height, 16 inch width, and 6 inch depth. That 6 inch depth is what gives you room to make up splices and bend radius behind a device, and it's the number to check against your wall cavity or the clearance in front of the mounting surface. Ordered weight is 15.2 lb.
3) Does this B-Line junction box come with knockouts already, or do I have to punch my own conduit holes?
Knockouts are factory provided: 7 on each side, 9 on the top, and 9 on the bottom. For most branch-circuit and control wiring pulls you won't need to punch anything. If your conduit run doesn't line up with a provided knockout, you'd punch the carbon steel shell yourself, but plan the layout around the existing pattern first since every punched hole in a NEMA 1 box still needs a proper connector or closure plug.
4) How does the 16166 SC mount to a wall, and is mounting hardware part of the box?
It's a surface-mount enclosure with thru holes in the back pan, so you fasten it straight through the box into the wall, strut, or backboard. The anchors or bolts are selected to suit your substrate and are not part of the enclosure. At 15.2 lb empty, plus whatever devices and conduit you land on it, fasten into studs, masonry anchors, or Unistrut rather than drywall alone.
5) Is the Eaton B-Line 16166 SC junction box UL listed for an inspected commercial job?
It's built to UL 50, the standard for enclosures for electrical equipment, and carries a NEMA Type 1 rating. That's the pairing an inspector looks for on an indoor general-purpose junction or pull box. Made in the US.
6) Screw cover or hinged door enclosure, which should I spec for a junction box I rarely open?
The 16166 SC uses a screw-on cover, which suits a pull point or splice box you open only during service work. Plated screws and keyhole slots on the cover mean you can back the screws out part way and lift the cover off the slots rather than removing them completely and losing them in the ceiling. If your application means opening the box routinely, for instance a control or terminal enclosure an operator accesses, a hinged-door enclosure is the better choice.
7) What gauge steel is the B-Line 16166 SC, and is it painted or bare?
Body is 16 gauge carbon steel with a painted finish in ANSI 61 grey, the standard grey used across most industrial electrical gear, so it matches adjacent panels and disconnects on a plant wall. Being painted carbon steel rather than stainless, keep it out of damp or corrosive locations where the paint film is the only thing between the steel and moisture.
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