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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:
- 24.75x5.25x10.25
- Outer Quantity:
- 20
- Standards:
- UL E2969
- Unspsc:
- 39121308 Outlet box
- Weatherproof:
- N
- Weight Uom:
- 112.5 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 3/4 1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What should I use instead of the Steel City 72171 3/4 1 outlet box for an outdoor or wet location?
The Steel City 72171 3/4 1 is a steel outlet box that is not weatherproof, so it belongs in dry interior walls and ceilings. For an exposed exterior location, the Mulberry Royal Mountie weatherproof outlet box is a die-cast aluminum 1-gang box built for that use, and the Thomas & Betts 2IH3-1 Red-Dot is a 2-gang conduit outlet box with three 1/2 inch hubs for surface conduit runs outdoors.
2) Can the Steel City 72171 3/4 1 be used in a hazardous or classified area?
No. The Steel City 72171 3/4 1 is a standard steel outlet box listed under UL E2969 for ordinary wall and ceiling locations. Classified areas call for explosionproof enclosures such as the Appleton GRJ Series or GRJS Series malleable iron conduit outlet boxes, which are built as explosionproof assemblies.
3) Is the Steel City 72171 UL listed?
It carries UL listing E2969. That is the figure to cite on an inspection or submittal for a steel outlet box.
4) Is there a nonmetallic alternative to the Steel City 72171 3/4 1 outlet box for residential rough-in?
Yes. The Steel City 72171 3/4 1 is a steel box with 16 knockouts, wall or ceiling mounted. If you want a nonmetallic box for residential stud work, the Cantex EZ Box is a PVC multi-gang residential outlet box, which avoids the need to bond the box itself to the equipment grounding conductor.
5) What is the difference between the Steel City 72171 3/4 1 and an Appleton GRT75 conduit outlet box?
The Steel City 72171 3/4 1 is a square steel outlet box with 16 knockouts and 42 cubic inches of capacity, intended for wall or ceiling mounting. The Appleton GRT75 is a round malleable iron conduit outlet box, a body used in exposed threaded conduit runs rather than a knockout box set into framing.
6) I need a 2-gang box, not a single-outlet one. What is the closest alternative to the Steel City 72171 3/4 1?
The Steel City 72171 3/4 1 is configured for a single outlet. For two devices, the Thomas and Betts 2IH3-1 Red-Dot is a 2-gang conduit outlet box with three 1/2 inch hubs, and the Cantex EZ Box is a PVC multi-gang residential outlet box if a nonmetallic body suits the wall.
7) Can this box be mounted on a ceiling as well as a wall?
Both. The 72171 is rated for wall and ceiling mounting, so the same part covers a junction point overhead and a device location in a wall.
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