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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Cubic Capacity:
- 42 Cubic Inches
- Knockouts:
- 16
- Mounting Method:
- Wall-/ceiling mounting
- Number Of Outlet:
- 1
- Outer Dimensions Inches:
- 25x10.25x5.5
- Outer Quantity:
- 20
- Standards:
- UL E2969
- Unspsc:
- 39121308 Outlet box
- Weatherproof:
- N
- Weight Uom:
- 112 lbs. per 100
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Type:
- Outlet Box
- Product Length:
- 119.063mm
- Product Details:
- Outlet Boxes
- Product Color:
- Silver
- Product Shape:
- Square
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Width:
- 119.063mm
- Product Depth:
- 53.975mm
Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E – Frequently Asked Questions
1) The Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E is not weatherproof - what outlet box should be used for an exterior wall instead?
The Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E is a steel box rated non-weatherproof, so for an outdoor opening look at the Mulberry Royal Mountie weatherproof outlet box, a 1-gang die-cast aluminum box, or the Thomas & Betts 2IH3-1 Red-Dot 2-gang conduit outlet box with three 1/2 inch hubs. Both are built for exposed conduit work rather than dry interior wall or ceiling mounting.
2) Is this Steel City box UL listed?
Yes, it carries UL file E2969.
3) What is a lighter, simpler alternative to the Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E for residential rough-in?
The Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E is a 42 cubic inch steel square box with 16 knockouts, sized for heavier commercial pulls. For straightforward house wiring the Cantex EZ Box series PVC multi-gang residential outlet box is the simpler nonmetallic option, and the Pass and Seymour P242RRD thermoplastic range and dryer box covers a dedicated appliance outlet.
4) Is a Thomas and Betts Red-Dot 2IH3-1 a direct substitute for the Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E?
No. The Red-Dot 2IH3-1 is a 2-gang conduit outlet box with three 1/2 inch hubs, sold in packs of 100, intended for threaded conduit runs. The Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E is a single-outlet steel square box with 16 knockouts and 42 cubic inch capacity for wall or ceiling mounting, so the two serve different rough-ins and are not interchangeable.
5) How are these Steel City 72171 outlet boxes packed for a job order?
They ship 20 to a carton, with the carton measuring 25 x 10.25 x 5.5 inches, and the boxes run 112 lbs per 100 pieces. Useful if you are staging material by floor or by panel.
6) How do the Appleton GRJ, GRJS and GRT75 boxes differ from each other if the Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E will not work?
All three Appleton boxes are malleable iron conduit outlet boxes rather than sheet steel. The GRJ series and the GRJS universal series are explosionproof conduit outlet boxes, and the GRT75 is a round malleable iron conduit outlet box. The Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E is a square steel box, so any of the Appleton units changes both the body material and the shape of the opening you are prepping.
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Does the Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Steel City 72171 1/2 3/4 E is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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