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Product Specs
- Idea Granular Category Code Igcc:
- 4430 >> Switch box
- Product Group:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Type:
- Switch Boxes
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E2969
- Volume:
- 12.5 in³
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Color:
- Silver
- Product Material:
- Steel
Thomas & Betts LXOW-25 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many wires can I put in a Thomas & Betts LXOW-25 switch box?
The LXOW-25 is a 12.5 cubic inch steel switch box. Box fill under the NEC is calculated from that 12.5 cubic inch volume: each 14 AWG conductor counts 2.00 cubic inches and each 12 AWG counts 2.25, with allowances deducted for the device, clamps and grounds. On a straight count that is six 14 AWG or five 12 AWG conductors before any device or clamp deductions, so a single-device box with a ground and internal clamps realistically carries a two-cable, one-switch setup.
2) Can the LXOW-25 be ganged with another box for a two-switch installation?
Yes, it is a gangable box. The side plates come off so two or more boxes can be joined to make a two-gang or larger opening for multiple switches or receptacles under a single multi-gang plate.
3) Is this Thomas & Betts box made for armored cable (BX/MC)?
It is, the LXOW-25 is built for armored cable with integral ears for mounting. It's a steel box, which is what armored and metal-clad wiring methods require for the bonding path back through the box.
4) Is the LXOW-25 switch box UL listed?
Yes. The box carries UL file E2969.
5) What do the ears on the LXOW-25 do, and can I use it in old work?
The plate ears sit against the face of the finished wall or the stud face and set the box depth so the device lands flush with the drywall. They are what carry the mounting screws, so the box is positioned off the ear rather than off a bracket or a nail-on flange.
6) Should I use a 12.5 cubic inch box or a deeper one for my switch location?
12.5 cubic inches suits a single switch or receptacle fed by one or two cables. If you're landing a dimmer, a smart switch with a neutral bundle, or three or more cables at the same point, move up to an 18 or 20.5 cubic inch box instead. Box fill is a code calculation, not a preference, and the 12.5 fills quickly once device and clamp allowances come off.
7) How is the LXOW-25 sold, individually or by the case?
It's sold each, so you order the exact count you need rather than a carton quantity.
8) What is the manufacturer part number for this Thomas & Betts steel switch box?
Thomas & Betts LXOW-25. That's the number to quote for a 12.5 cubic inch gangable steel switch box with ears for armored cable.
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