Is there a risk if the outer casing of the distribution box gets wet

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In small power transmission and transformation equipment such as distribution boxes, switchgear,power distribution cabinets, and outdoor terminal boxes, humid air can easily cause rust and corrosion of metal bodies and shorten the service life of the equipment. Waterproof distribution box moisture typically originates from condensation, gasket degradation, or cable entry leakage. However, for distribution boxes operating under the scorching summer sun, due to direct sunlight, heat reflection from cement ground, and heat generated by the equipment inside, the temperature inside the box can sometimes exceed 60°C.

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