Eaton B-Line series wiring trough, 2.5" height, 72" length, 2.5" width, HSNK wireway, Thru holes, No knockouts, Hinged cover, NEMA 1, Steel, Hinged, ANSI 61 gray, 16 gauge
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- CSA C22.2.
- Closure Type:
- Hinged
- Finish Color:
- ANSI 61 gray
- Material Thickness:
- 16 gauge
- Mounting Method:
- Thru holes
- Product Height:
- 2.5 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 72 in
- Product Weight:
- 13.805 lb
- Product Width:
- 2.5 in
- Special Features:
- Cover is secured to the body with plated screws
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- HSNK wireway
- Product Details:
- HSNK wireway
B-LINE 2272 HSNK – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size wireway is the B-Line 2272 HSNK, and what does the 2272 number mean?
The Eaton B-Line 2272 HSNK is a 2.5 inch by 2.5 inch trough, 72 inches long. The model number reads out that way: 2 and 2 for the cross section in inches, 72 for the length. It is a small cross section, so it suits short runs of control or branch wiring rather than large feeder pulls.
2) Is this wireway rated for outdoor or wet locations?
No. The 2272 HSNK is a NEMA 1 enclosure, which is indoor, dry location only, intended to keep out falling dirt and incidental contact. For a rooftop, exterior wall, or washdown area you need a NEMA 3R or 4 raintight trough instead.
3) Does the 2272 HSNK come with knockouts, or do I have to punch my own holes?
No knockouts. The body ships blank, so every conduit entry gets field punched where your runs actually land. The steel is 16 gauge, which a standard hand punch or step bit handles fine. Mounting is through holes in the body, so you fasten it to the wall or strut with your own hardware.
4) Is a 2.5 x 2.5 inch trough big enough for my conductors?
Judge it by fill. The 2272 HSNK gives a 2.5 by 2.5 inch interior cross section, roughly 6.25 square inches gross, and code limits conductor fill in a wireway to 20 percent of the cross section, so plan on about 1.25 square inches of conductor. That is fine for control wiring and a modest bundle of branch circuit conductors. For feeders or a large pull, step up to a 4 x 4 or 6 x 6 trough.
5) Is the cover hinged or screw-on?
Both, in effect. The 2272 HSNK has a hinged cover so it swings open and stays captive on the trough, and it is then secured to the body with plated screws. That is the practical choice for a run you expect to open again for additions or troubleshooting, versus a fully removable lift-off cover you have to hold while working.
6) Is this trough acceptable for a Canadian jobsite?
The 2272 HSNK carries CSA C22.2 certification, so it is a listed product for Canadian electrical work as well as US installations.
7) Can I use the 2272 HSNK as a pull box or splice point instead of running it as a raceway?
Yes, that is a normal use for a hinged wireway. With the cover hinged and screwed down you get accessible splice and tap space along the whole 72 inches, and because it ships with no knockouts you place the conduit entries exactly where your raceways arrive. Bear in mind it is a NEMA 1 indoor enclosure, so splices inside it need to be in a dry location.
8) Will the B-Line 2272 HSNK match the gray of my existing panelboards and enclosures?
It is finished in ANSI 61 gray, the standard gray used on most commercial panelboards, disconnects, and control enclosures, so a run of this trough will read as the same color as the gear it feeds.
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