Eaton B-Line series Type 3/3R junction boxes, 18" height, 8" length, 18" width, NEMA 3R, Screw cover, RTSC enclosure, Surface mounted, Medium single door, 9, Embossed thru holes, Carbon steel
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Product Specs
- Bottom Knockouts:
- 9
- Certifications:
- UL 50
- Closure Type:
- Flanged cover
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Cover Type:
- Screw
- Finish Color:
- Painted
- Mounting Hole Details:
- Embossed thru holes
- Mounting Method:
- Surface
- Nema Rating:
- 3R
- Product Height:
- 18 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 8 in
- Product Weight:
- 20.5 lb
- Product Width:
- 18 in
- Special Features:
- Rain hood, plated screws
- Wall Thickness:
- 16 gauge
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- RTSC enclosure
- Product Color:
- ANSI 61 Grey
- Product Style:
- Medium single door
- Product Material:
- Carbon steel
B-LINE 18188 RTSC – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the B-Line 18188 RTSC junction box be mounted outdoors?
Yes. The 18188 RTSC is a NEMA 3R enclosure, which means it is rated for outdoor use against falling rain, sleet and snow. It ships with a rain hood and plated screws, and the carbon steel body carries a painted ANSI 61 grey finish. NEMA 3R is not washdown or hosedown rated, so if the location sees direct spray or pressure washing you want a 4 or 4X box instead.
2) What are the actual box dimensions on the B-Line 18188 RTSC enclosure?
18 inches high, 18 inches wide, and 8 inches deep. That 8 inch depth is what decides most jobs, since it sets how much room you have for gutter space, terminal blocks or a small panel behind the cover.
3) Does the 18188 RTSC come with conduit knockouts already punched?
There are 9 knockouts in the bottom of the box. The other five surfaces come blank, so any side, top or back entries have to be punched in the field. Keep penetrations on the bottom or use rain-tight fittings on the sides to hold the 3R rating.
4) Is this a hinged door enclosure or a screw cover box?
Screw cover. The 18188 RTSC uses a flanged cover fastened with plated screws, not a hinged door, so you need clear space in front to lift the cover off and somewhere to set it. If the box gets opened regularly for service, a hinged-door enclosure is the easier choice; screw covers suit pull boxes and terminations you rarely go back into.
5) How does the B-Line 18188 RTSC box mount to a wall?
It is a surface-mount enclosure with embossed thru holes in the back panel area for fasteners. The box weighs 20.5 lb empty, so anchor into studs or use masonry anchors rated well above that once conduit and conductors are added. Mounting screws and anchors are not part of the box.
6) What gauge steel is the 18188 RTSC junction box made from?
16 gauge carbon steel, painted ANSI 61 grey. That is the usual commercial wall thickness for a box this size, stiff enough to carry mounted devices or a DIN rail inside without the sides flexing when you pull cable.
7) Is the Eaton B-Line 18188 RTSC UL listed for a spec job?
It is built to UL 50, the standard for enclosures for electrical equipment. It is also made in the US, which matters on federal and Buy American funded work. The NEMA type on record is 3R.
8) Does a back panel come with the B-Line 18188 RTSC enclosure?
No. What you get is the 18 x 18 x 8 inch screw cover box itself with the rain hood and plated screws. Any inner panel, DIN rail, terminal blocks, ground kit or conduit hubs are separate items. Order the panel sized to an 18 x 18 box if you plan to mount devices inside.
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Does the B-LINE 18188 RTSC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE 18188 RTSC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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