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Product Specs
- Product Details:
- Gang Boxes
- Construction:
- Drawn
- Outer Quantity:
- 10
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Type:
- Gang Box
- Cubic Capacity:
- 90 Cubic Inches
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Bodies & Covers
- Number Of Outlet:
- 3
- Department:
- Electrical
- Assembly Arrangement:
- Surface mounted housing
- Product Color:
- Silver
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
- Knockouts:
- 24
- Colour:
- Silver
- Unspsc:
- 39121330 Gang box
- Mounting Direction:
- Horizontal
- Standards:
- UL E2969, CSA 5043
- Transparent:
- N
Steel City H3BD 1/2 3/4 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conduit sizes does the Steel City H3BD gang box take?
Two versions of the H3BD are made, split by knockout size: H3BD 1/2 3/4 takes 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch conduit, and H3BD 3/4 1 takes 3/4 inch and 1 inch. Pick the one that matches the trade size you are running into the box, since the knockouts are the only difference you have to specify.
2) How many devices will the H3BD box hold, and how much wire fill do I get?
The H3BD is a 3-gang steel box with 90 cubic inches of volume, so it accepts three devices side by side. That 90 cubic inch capacity is what you use when you run your box fill calculation for conductors, clamps, and yokes.
3) Is the H3BD a surface mount box or does it go in the wall?
Surface mount. The H3BD is a surface mounted housing intended to be fastened to the face of a wall, ceiling, or structure with conduit running to it, not recessed into a stud bay. It is set up for horizontal mounting direction.
4) Is the H3BD box UL listed for a commercial job?
The H3BD carries UL E2969 and CSA 5043, so it is recognized for use in both US and Canadian installations. That covers the typical inspector question on a commercial or institutional fit-out.
5) How many knockouts are on the Steel City H3BD and can I feed conduit from several directions?
There are 24 knockouts on the H3BD, spread around the body so you can bring conduit in from more than one side and carry a run through the box rather than dead-ending it. With three gangs of devices and that many entries, it works as both a device box and a junction point on the same run.
6) Does the H3BD gang box come with a cover?
The H3BD is the box body itself, a 3-gang drawn steel housing. The device plate or blank cover is a separate item, so order the cover that matches the devices you are installing (duplex, toggle, or blank) along with the box.
7) Is the Steel City H3BD a welded box or a one-piece drawn body?
Drawn steel, not welded up from pieces. A drawn body has no seams at the corners, which matters where the box sees moisture or vibration, and the finish is a plain silver steel.
8) How are Steel City H3BD boxes packaged for a bulk order?
They ship 10 to the outer carton, so quantities on a multi-unit job work out cleanly in tens.
How fast can I get the Steel City H3BD 1/2 3/4 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Steel City H3BD 1/2 3/4 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Steel City H3BD 1/2 3/4 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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