Box - Electrical Boxes

Electrical Boxes

In electrical terminology, a "box" is used to contain and protect connections, thus:

  • Pattress, a box used to hold electrical switches and receptacles
  • Junction box, a fixed container for joining electrical connections, frequently installed in walls and containing electrical outlets.
  • Fuse box, holds electrical fuses or circuit breakers

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