electrical box
Circuit breaker enclosure
An electrical box is a metal or plastic enclosure mounted in walls, ceilings, or floors to house electrical connections—where wires meet switches, outlets, or other wires.
The box contains sparks and heat, protecting surrounding materials from fire.
The electrician opened the electrical box to check the wiring.
Also called a junction box or outlet box depending on its function.
- circuit breakerAutomatic power cutoff device
- breakerWave that collapses shoreward
- tripped breakerElectrical safety switch engaged
- fuseProtective melting wire
- fuse boxElectrical circuit housing
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