Eaton B-Line series Type 1 junction boxes, 8" height, 3" length, 6" width, NEMA 1, Screw cover, SCGV NK enclosure, Surface mounted, Small single door, No knockout, Thru holes, Galvanized steel
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL 50
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Cover Type:
- Screw
- Finish Color:
- Unfinished
- Mounting Hole Details:
- Thru holes
- Mounting Method:
- Surface
- Nema Rating:
- 1
- Product Height:
- 8 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 3 in
- Product Weight:
- 3.3 lb
- Product Width:
- 6 in
- Special Features:
- Keyhole slots on cover, plated screws
- Wall Thickness:
- 16 gauge
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- SCGV NK enclosure
- Product Color:
- Grey
- Product Style:
- Small single door
- Product Material:
- Galvanized steel
B-LINE 863 SCGV NK – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Eaton B-Line 863 SCGV NK junction box be used outdoors or in a washdown area?
No. The 863 SCGV NK is a NEMA Type 1 enclosure, which is indoor use only and offers no protection against rain, hose-down, or dust ingress. Use it in dry indoor locations such as mechanical rooms, electrical closets, or above ceilings. For wet or outdoor work you need a Type 3R or Type 4 enclosure instead.
2) What are the actual box dimensions on the B-Line 863 screw cover junction box?
It measures 8 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 3 inches deep, which is where the 863 designation comes from. That 3 inch depth is the number to check first if you are stacking wire nuts or landing a terminal strip inside, since it sets how much room you have behind the cover.
3) Does this B-Line junction box come with knockouts, or do I have to drill my own conduit openings?
No knockouts. The 863 SCGV NK ships with a blank galvanized steel body, so you punch or drill every conduit entry yourself where you want it. That suits jobs where conduit runs do not line up with standard knockout patterns, but budget the field time, or order a knockout version if you want the holes already there.
4) Is the Eaton B-Line 863 SCGV NK a UL listed enclosure for a spec job?
It carries UL 50, the standard for enclosures for electrical equipment, and it is a NEMA Type 1 enclosure. That is usually what an inspector or a spec writer is looking for on an indoor junction box. It is also made in the US, which matters on jobs with domestic sourcing requirements.
5) How does the 863 SCGV NK enclosure mount to a wall?
Surface mount, using thru holes in the back of the box. You fasten it directly to the wall or a strut channel with your own anchors or screws, which are not part of the box. At 3.3 lb empty it is light enough for toggle or sleeve anchors in drywall, though a solid substrate is better once conduit loads are hanging off it.
6) Is the cover on the B-Line 863 box hinged or does it screw on?
Screw cover, not hinged. The cover uses keyhole slots and plated screws, so once the screws are backed off part way the cover lifts off without fully removing them. Practical for a box you open occasionally for splices or testing; if you need daily access, a hinged-door enclosure is the better call.
7) What gauge steel is the B-Line 863 junction box, and will it hold up in a commercial mechanical room?
The body is 16 gauge galvanized steel, which is a commercial-weight enclosure rather than a light residential box. The galvanizing handles the humidity you get in a mechanical or boiler room, and the 16 gauge wall resists denting when tools and carts come near it. It is still Type 1, so keep it out of direct spray.
8) What exact part number do I order for the 8 x 6 x 3 B-Line screw cover box with no knockouts?
Order Eaton B-Line 863 SCGV NK. The number breaks down as 8 high by 6 wide by 3 deep, SCGV for screw cover galvanized, and NK for no knockouts. There is one configuration, so there are no finish or size options to specify with it.
9) Is the B-Line 863 SCGV NK painted, and what does it look like installed?
It is unfinished galvanized steel, grey in appearance, with no paint topcoat. That is fine for back-of-house and concealed work. If the box lands somewhere visible and needs to match painted walls or a painted enclosure schedule, plan on field painting or specify a painted ANSI grey enclosure instead.
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