Sizing Junction Boxes

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The sizing requirements for pull boxes, junction boxes, handhole enclosures, and conduit bodies exist to prevent conductor insulation damage. Those requirements are in 314.28, and they apply to all conductors 4 AWG and larger (Fig. 1). To illustrate how these requirements prevent conductor insulation damage, let's consider two extremes in a straight pull situation. Suppose you have a 2-inch raceway

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mohammad (not verified)
on Jan 28, 2013

Best explantion I have been completey confused with these calculation .thanks I wish you could explain some other complicated parts of NEC .thanks

Anonymous (not verified)
on Apr 24, 2013

What size box would I need if I have (3) 4" conduits coming in the back of the box and (3) coming out of the top of the box. Each conduit has (4) 500 MCM that will be spliced in the box. Is 36"x36"x24" adequate?

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