{"title":"Junction Boxes","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Look For in a Junction Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA junction box protects electrical connections from environmental exposure and, in hazardous locations, must prevent any internal spark or heat source from igniting the surrounding atmosphere — the same principle behind \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/explosion-proof-lighting\"\u003eExplosion Proof Lighting\u003c\/a\u003e. Key factors include ingress protection (IP) rating and hazardous-location classification, box size relative to conduit and wiring requirements, and material or corrosion resistance appropriate to the installation environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJunction Boxes in Hazardous Locations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn classified hazardous locations, junction boxes aren't just wiring enclosures — they're safety-critical components. A junction box installed in a Class I Division 1 area, for example, must carry the same classification rating as the fixtures and equipment it connects, since an unrated box could become an ignition point even if every fixture on the circuit is properly rated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Junction Boxes Are Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHazardous-location electrical installations\u003c\/strong\u003e — connecting classified fixtures and equipment safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial facilities requiring classified junction points\u003c\/strong\u003e — anywhere wiring connections occur within a hazardous zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor and corrosive-environment wiring runs\u003c\/strong\u003e — protecting connections from moisture, dust, and corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the Right Junction Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the junction box's hazardous-location rating to the classification of the installation area — not just the fixtures it connects to. Confirm size requirements based on the number and gauge of conductors passing through, and verify material and IP rating for the site's environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/4040\/3513\/collections\/fixture-type-junction-box-thumbnail.png?v=1785678948","url":"https:\/\/www.redskylighting.com\/collections\/junction-boxes.oembed","provider":"Red Sky Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}