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What’s Wrong Here? Hint: Don't Blow a Gasket

Dec. 6, 2012 Russ LeBlanc | Electrical Construction and Maintenance
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Anonymous (not verified)
on Dec 6, 2012

No Strap

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BXNPTWR (not verified)
on Dec 6, 2012

NEMA 1 cover in outdoor location.

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Aaron (not verified)
on Dec 6, 2012

Nema 1 cover used in incorrect application (outdoor use). Sealtite not secured.

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Dec 6, 2012

no water sealing/rainproof gasket between box & conduit at top

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Tom (not verified)
on Dec 7, 2012

Missing a gasket, and correct weatherproof plate sealtight is not straped to the buiding within 12 inches to the plate

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Dec 7, 2012

The cover is not a w/p and does not have a gasket.

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Dec 8, 2012

Not a weatherproof cover

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mrsafetyman
on Dec 11, 2012

both the box and cover must be rated for Wet Location and yes sealtite needs to be supported with a strap I like 6 inches from box

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Dec 12, 2012

What about he flex rubbing against the brick edge? Is there a workmanship issue about protecting the plastic flex from being abraded away?

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