How to choose and purchase Waterproof Junction Box correctly

• Correct selection of sealing grades

Buy waterproof junction box, IP protection grade is a very important factor. According to IEC-60529, the first number of, IP (Ingress protection) grade is the shell's ability to resist the invasion of solid particles, while the second number indicates the shell's ability to protect against water droplets. Most Reicom Waterproof Junction Box IP grades reach IP65 (and a few reach IP66), which means it can be adapted to a more demanding use environment.

The IP rating is defined solely for the shell, but the equipment should also meet the requirements after installation, that is, if the waterproof junction box requires the installation of a cable connector, The level of protection should be higher than that of the box (mainstream waterproof cable joints on the market are up to IP68 standards)

• Choose the right size

Of course, choosing the correct size of the waterproof box is based first on the size of the existing components and the location of the equipment. However, we should also consider whether new components will be added in the future, and if so, whether there is enough room for it. Note also that the reference size provided by the junction box provider is the shape size or the internal dimension. Mounting space is usually smaller than the internal dimensions provided.

• Note which components are included in the standard configuration of the product
  

Usually a junction box contains a box cover, a box body, a seal strip, and a lid screw. According to different needs, manufacturers will also be equipped with wall fixed hanging angle, installation floor, cable connectors and other optional accessories, in order to smooth the order, it is necessary to find out which standard parts and which optional accessories are very necessary.

• long-term working environment of equipment

Usually, it's only right, it's not expensive. The water-proof junction box also varies widely depending on the material's different prices. Before selection, you should first figure out whether the equipment is working in the room or outdoors for a long time, and if the former is the former, we recommend the ABS waterproof junction box with relatively low price, and the ABS can fully meet the general needs of the room with its excellent comprehensive performance; if it is an outdoor environment, The water-proof junction box with polycarbonate (PC) has better weather resistance, heat resistance, fire resistance, anti-ultraviolet and anti-aging properties than the ABS material products, of course, the price is naturally higher