Eaton B-Line series Type 1 junction boxes, 8" height, 6" length, 8" width, NEMA 1, Hinged cover, HC enclosure, Surface mounted, Small single door, 4 top-bottom knockouts,4 side knockouts, Thru holes, Carbon steel
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Product Specs
- Bottom Knockouts:
- 4
- Certifications:
- UL 50
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Cover Type:
- Hinged
- Finish Color:
- Painted
- Mounting Hole Details:
- Thru holes
- Mounting Method:
- Surface
- Nema Rating:
- 1
- Product Height:
- 8 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 6 in
- Product Weight:
- 5.8 lb
- Product Width:
- 8 in
- Side Knockouts:
- 4
- Special Features:
- Removable cover,recessed pull ring&friction dimple
- Top Knockouts:
- 4
- Wall Thickness:
- 16 gauge
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- HC enclosure
- Product Color:
- ANSI 61 Grey
- Product Style:
- Small single door
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
- Product Length:
- 6 in
B-LINE 886 HC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Eaton B-Line 886 HC junction box be used outdoors or in a washdown area?
No. The 886 HC carries a NEMA Type 1 rating, which is indoor use only, for protection against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment and falling dirt. It is not sealed against rain, hose-down, dust or corrosive atmospheres. For outdoor or wet locations you need a Type 3R or Type 4 enclosure instead.
2) Does this B-Line junction box come with knockouts already punched, or do I have to drill it?
Knockouts are factory provided: 4 on the top, 4 on the bottom and 4 on the sides. That covers straight-through conduit runs and side entries without taking a hole saw to a painted enclosure. The back is drilled with thru holes for surface mounting.
3) Is the cover on the 886 HC hinged or screw-on?
Hinged, and it is also removable. It uses a recessed pull ring with a friction dimple to hold it shut, so an electrician can open it one-handed for inspection and lift the door off entirely when pulling wire or landing a terminal block.
4) Is the 886 HC UL listed for an inspected commercial job?
It is built to UL 50, the standard covering enclosures for electrical equipment, and carries the NEMA Type 1 indoor rating. That is the combination an inspector expects on an indoor surface-mounted junction or pull box.
5) What are the actual box dimensions of the B-Line 886 HC enclosure?
It measures 8 inches high, 8 inches wide and 6 inches deep, so you get a full 6 inch wall-out depth for wire bending space and small device mounting behind a hinged door. Shipping weight is 5.8 lb.
6) How does this enclosure mount to the wall?
Surface mount. The back has thru holes, so it fastens flat to a wall, a strut channel or a plywood backboard with your own screws or bolts. Fasteners are not part of the box, so pick anchors to suit the substrate. It is not a flush or recessed box.
7) What gauge steel is the B-Line 886 HC, and will it rust in a damp basement?
The body is 16 gauge carbon steel with a painted finish in ANSI 61 grey. That is a standard indoor industrial finish and it will hold up in a dry mechanical room or electrical closet, but carbon steel in a persistently damp or corrosive space will eventually corrode. If moisture is a real concern, move to a stainless or non-metallic enclosure.
8) What is the exact part number to order this 8 x 8 x 6 hinged cover box?
The catalog number is 886 HC from Eaton's B-Line series. The digits read as the box size, 8 inch height by 8 inch width by 6 inch depth, and HC designates the hinged cover version.
9) Can I mount a small contactor or terminal strip inside this B-Line box?
There is 6 inches of depth behind the small single door, which is enough for terminal blocks, a relay or a small contactor. Note that a mounting panel is not part of the box itself, so if you need a backplate to screw gear to, order the matching panel separately.
10) Where is the Eaton B-Line 886 HC made?
Country of origin is the US, which matters on public and federally funded work where domestic sourcing is written into the spec.
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