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A small metal, plastic or fiberglass junction box may form part of an or (TPS) wiring in a building. If designed for surface mounting, it is used mostly in ceilings, concrete or concealed behind an access panel—particularly in domestic or commercial buildings. An appropriate type (such as that shown in the gallery) may be buried in the of a wall (although full conceal. Every junction box housing a splice or termination must remain permanently accessible for inspection, maintenance, and repair. Functioning as a secure hub, the box manages the points where conductors connect to each other or to a fixture, such as a light or receptacle.

Junction box

A small metal, plastic or fiberglass junction box may form part of an electrical conduit or thermoplastic-sheathed cable (TPS) wiring system in a building. If designed for surface mounting, it is used mostly in ceilings, concrete or concealed behind an access panel—particularly in domestic or commercial buildings. An appropriate type (such as that shown in the gallery) may be buried in the plaster of a wall (although full conceal

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