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So what year???

Discussion in 'Electrical Codes' started by cda, Jan 16, 2020.

  1. cda

    cda Sawhorse

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    So anyone about what year these type boxes started showing up???

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    #1 cda, Jan 16, 2020
  2. TheCommish

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    Look for a data code/stamp on them. BTY the outer jacket for the left Romex is s bit short
     
    #2 TheCommish, Jan 16, 2020
  3. fatboy

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    And the upper one is not fastened within 6"
     
    #3 fatboy, Jan 16, 2020
  4. mark handler

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    I do not know but did find this trivia
    1930-39 Spelsberg company created the First plastic junction box, Bakelite.

    And in the 1920s Polyvinyl chloride, PVC, was first used in electrical cable insulation.
     
    #4 mark handler, Jan 17, 2020
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